Library Assistant, Annenberg Library Pine Manor College, Chestnut Hill, MA
Posted June 26, 2017
The Annenberg Library at Pine Manor College in Chestnut Hill MA is searching for 2 or 3 Library Assistants, applications accepted until August 18th.
The Library Assistant supports the provision of information services to the Pine Manor College community. This is an excellent position for a beginning MLIS student. Previous library work experience is a plus but is not required.This part-time position is for the 2017-18 academic year. (Shifts may be available during school breaks and summer, 2018). The start date for this position is mid to late August, 2017.
Responsibilities include:
- Provides circulation services:
- Shelves and shelf-reads materials
- Processes holds
- Supervises work-study students in performing circulation/reserves and stack maintenance functions
- Provides basic reference services:
- Provides research assistance
- Creates and updates online research guides
- Assists the reference librarians during instruction sessions
- Participates in collection development for assigned subjects
- Shares responsibility for content creation and management of the library’s social media accounts
- Troubleshoots basic computer, printer and other technical issues
Hours:
This position may supervise the library during evening, weekend, or occasional holiday hours during the fall and spring semesters. Between 15 and 25 hours per week depending on availability and library need. Prefer a candidate who can work two or three weekday evenings per week and one weekend shift (Sun. 12-5:30pm) per week.
Pay:
$13.00 per hour
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required, MLIS candidate preferred
- Basic knowledge of library operations and searching electronic databases
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communications skills
- Ability to assume supervisory responsibility
- Previous customer service experience a plus
Email resume and cover letter to:
Mackenzie Davison
Head of Access Services
Annenberg Library,
Pine Manor College,
400 Heath Street,
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467