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Library Resources Intern, Museum of Science, Boston, MA

Posted July 18, 2019

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Educator Resource Center in the Lyman Library is the information hub for the Museum of Science. The ERC houses an extensive collection of books, journals and media that support the exploration of science, engineering, math, and technology topics by staff, volunteers, and educators in New England.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Library Resources intern would take a lead role in circulating and shelving materials. This individual will also help maintain the collection, process new materials, and assist in projects to improve library organization and efficiency. This intern will also help support teacher patrons in the library by assisting with wayfinding and reference questions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist with circulation (includes checking materials in and out of the library, monitoring book drop)
  • Help maintain the collection (includes shelving and shelf reading).
  • Process new materials to be added to the library collection
  • Assist in projects to improve library organization and efficiency (may include generating subject-specific bibliographies and reference lists, re-organizing Ready Reference files, assisting in library inventory and collection development.).
  • This intern will also help support teacher patrons in the library by assisting with wayfinding and reference questions.
  • The intern will also occasionally assist in projects supporting our teacher enrichment work by greeting/checking in workshop participants, and assisting with teacher mailings.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Undergrad, graduate student, recent grad or career changer
  • Interest in working in a library environment and learning related skill sets.
  • Willingness to learn about library processes and procedures.
  • Basic computer skills

SPECIAL SKILLS:

  • Experience working in a library, and or course work in library science preferred.
  • Knowledge of Office products, including MS Word or Excel helpful.

LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP: Fall 2019 (September-December)

WORK SCHEDULE:
Hours: Minimum of 7 hours per week, maximum 14 hours per week.

Days of the week: Saturdays and one (or two half days) weekday between Tuesday-Friday

STARTING SALARY: Hourly between $12.00 & $12.25

BENEFITS:
Intern benefits include free parking in the Museum garage, close proximity to the Green Line, free admission, discounts in the Museum store and café and much more!

APPLY: Online at https://mosinternships.applicantpro.com/jobs/1128581.html
No phone inquiries, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted within two to four weeks of initial application.

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