Reader Services Intern, Boston Athenæum, Boston, MA

Posted October 5, 2016

The Boston Athenӕum seeks a personable, intelligent, and reliable candidate to work 14 hours a week, every Saturday (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Monday (noon to 8 p.m.) at both the Circulation and Reference Desks. This intern reports to the Head of Circulation. Compensation is $13 per hour with no benefits, and the position is classified as temporary. Position is available to start in mid-November, 2016.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage of the circulation and reference desks, answer phones, shelve books; offer basic reference service
• Offer orientation tours to members
• Create readers’ advisory materials
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a library science master’s program
• Must be comfortable speaking in public
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must be able to lift and move 40 lbs. of books

Preferred Qualification:

• Completed Reference Course
• Excellent writing skills

To apply: Please send resume and cover letter to James Feeney, [email protected]