Children’s Library Intern, Boston Athenaeum, MA
Posted August 13, 2022
Description:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The Boston Athenæum seeks a personable and reliable intern for the Children’s Library
who will play an important role in providing and maintaining services offered to children.
Reporting to the Head of Reader Services (and eventually the Youth Services
Librarian), the intern will help plan and prepare story times and other programs (in-
person), keep the library organized, and interact with library members and the public.
The ideal candidate will be organized, hard-working, and ambitious. This position is
available to start immediately.
Hours: 15 hours per week, two weekdays TBD, 10AM-2PM; and Saturdays, 9AM-5PM
with occasional changes to the schedule
Compensation: $15 per hour; paid sick time; free membership concurrent with
employment and one year following the date of departure.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Shelve and maintain order of books
- Assist in planning and presenting story times (in-person) and craft projects
- Provide reference services
- Create readers’ advisory materials
- Assist with children’s events
- Select new picture books for acquisition
- Update Voyager Cataloging System with new books and remove old “new” books
- Greet and assist with reader advisory services and information on the Boston Athenaeum – its history and artwork within the Children’s Library
- Performs all other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Submit to and pass a background check, including criminal history, personal
references, employment verifications and Registry of Motor Vehicles (if
applicable). - Must be currently enrolled in an ALA accredited library science graduate
program. - Must be comfortable speaking in public.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Must be able to lift and move 40 pounds.
- Completion of reference course preferred.
- Experience with OCLC resource sharing preferred.
- Commitment to fostering a workplace culture of teamwork and inclusion.
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume