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Library & Archives Assistant, New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA

Posted August 16, 2017

Library and Archives Assistant (Saturdays)

The New England College of Optometry (NECO), a small, focused, independent graduate school in Boston’s Back Bay, is seeking a part-time Library and Archives Assistant to cover Saturdays. This position performs a variety of duties related to the provision of library and information services on Saturdays, including circulation desk assistance and maintenance of library materials and premises, and also assists in the development and management of the College archives.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist in activities and maintenance of the circulation/information desk, including supervision of the student assistant on duty
  • Provide reserve and other materials to patrons, and assist patrons in finding and using library resources
  • Collaborate with the Research Support Librarian and Library Technician to receive, transmit and fulfill article and book requests from the collection or from interlibrary loan/document delivery sources
  • Assist in the processing, arranging and describing of backlog of archival materials, including but not limited to: College records; student, faculty, and staff publications; prints and photographs; event memorabilia; oral histories; correspondence; and personal papers

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous academic library experience desired
  • Experience in archives processing required; LIS students/graduates with a concentration in archives management are encouraged to apply
  • Strong customer service experience and a positive attitude
  • Proficiency with using library software and systems
  • The ideal candidate is mature, dependable, and someone who can be relied upon to work every Saturday, year-round

HOURS

  • Saturday: 9am-4pm, year-round
  • Hours may be subject to minor changes, with advance notice 
  • Some training during week before first scheduled Saturday will also need to be completed, and occasionally throughout the year

SALARY

  • $15/hour

TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume and three professional references to [email protected].

New England College of Optometry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

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