Inter-Library Loan Intern, Newton Free Library, Newton, MA

Posted December 9, 2016

Department: Library Location: 330 Homer Street
Salary: $11.00/hour Grade: Non-union
Department Head: Philip E. McNulty, Director
Closing Date: open until filled

The Newton Free Library is the busiest single library location in Massachusetts and delivers a wide array of services and programming to the Newton Community.

The Public Services Department is in-charge of Interlibrary Loan processing and is seeking a detailed oriented team member to work on Interlibrary Loan projects and other tasks. The tasks include data entry, keeping track of use statistics, retrieving and shelving materials, packaging materials to be mailed, helping with periodicals projects and other duties.

This is a great internship opportunity to learn how ILL works in a busy public library reference setting.

Qualifications: Basic filing skills (a-z, numeric, decimal); basic math skills; computer skills; familiarity with Windows, Word Processing; typing skills (40 words per minute); ability to lift (up to 20 lbs) and push loaded book trucks; ability to package materials to be mailed; knowledge of Dewey Decimal System and Excel.

Hours: 11 hours/week- Monday-Friday

Individuals interested in the above position should submit a resume and cover letter addressed to Philip McNulty, Library Director, to [email protected]. Please include the job title “ILL Intern” in the subject line.

The City of Newton is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.