Library Assistant, Pine Manor College, Chestnut Hill, MA
Posted July 23, 2018
Library Assistant, Pine Manor College
Salary Range: $16/hr.
Start date: Mid-late August
Position Summary
The Library Assistant aids in student success and growing the graduation rate of the college by supporting the provision of information services to the Pine Manor College community. The Annenberg Library is seeking an innovative, collaborative individual to join our team. We are a small, creative team looking for an applicant who shares our user-oriented and mission-driven philosophy. This is an excellent position for a beginning MLIS student. Previous library work experience is a plus but is notrequired. This part-time position is for the 2018-2019 academic year, and can be extended each school year. (Shifts may be available during school breaks and Summer 2019). The start date for this position is mid-August.
Position Scope
- 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
- Troubleshoots basic computer, printer and other technical issues
Qualifications
- 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
- Previous customer service experience a plus
Special Requirements
Selected candidate will be subject to a Personal and Criminal background check prior to employment.
Hours
This position is part time with shifts available for afternoon, evening, weekend and occasional holiday hours during the fall and spring semesters. Between 15 and 20 hours per week depending on availability and library need.
Regular Library semester hours:
M-Th: 8 am-10 pm
F: 8 am-5 pm
Su: 2 pm-10 pm
Pine Manor College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to being the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and do their best work.
Send resume and cover letter to:
Mackenzie Davison
Director of Library Services: Access Services & Programming
Annenberg Library, Pine Manor College