Library Intern, Thomas Crane Public Library, Quincy, MA

Posted January 10, 2018

Library Intern | Thomas Crane Public Library

Quincy, MA

 

General Statement of Duties

Performs a variety of tasks related to special collections and technical services at the main library.

Supervision Received

Works under the general direction of the Assistant Library Director and the direct supervision of the Head of Information Services and Special Collections and the Head of Technical Services.

Duties

Inventory library’s back-file of periodicals in storage, update corresponding item records in the catalog, and maintain magazine holdings information in Excel files. As time allows, duties may also include discarding issues of magazines, discarding copy records in the library catalog, and deleting received issues in the serials module of SirsiDynix. Assists with archival collection inventory. Data entry for Patriot Ledger index.
Performs related duties in special collections, as assigned.

Education

Currently enrolled in a library science master’s degree program.

Experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills and basic computer skills are required. Some previous experience in libraries preferred, but not required. Completed coursework in technical services and/or special collections and experience with the Dewey Decimal system are assets.

Other

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Skill in performing routine and non-routine procedures involving many steps. Ability to accurately follow complex written and/or verbal instructions and pay close attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and carry books and other library materials up to 25 pounds, push loaded book trucks, and operate a computer keyboard and barcode scanner. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, and to bend, stoop, reach and walk. There may be limited exposure to dust and dirt. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Submit a letter of interest and resume to Therese Mosorjak at [email protected]