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Reader Services Intern, Boston Athenaeum (Boston)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Boston Athenæum seeks a personable and reliable intern for the Reader Services Department who will play an important role in supporting the daily functions of the Reference and Circulation Desks. Reporting to the Head of Reader Services, the intern will work closely with members, patrons, and the public, by providing information about the collection and the institution.

The ideal candidate will be organized, hard-working, and ambitious. This position will be available to start in June. 

Hours: About 15 hours per week, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 12PM-8PM with occasional changes to the schedule. 

Compensation: $15.50 per hour; paid sick time; free membership concurrent with employment. 



RESPONSIBILITIES 

Provide coverage of the circulation and reference desks, answer phones, shelve books.

Offer basic reference services.

Offer orientation tours to members.

Create readers’ advisory materials.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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.
 

Full/Part Time

Internship

Education

BA/BS

Salary

$15.50  / hour

Closing Date

How to Apply

TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and cover letter to the following link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=0c2172f4-dddf-44f5-9300-133cc1de3cd2&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US



The Boston Athenæum is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply and are committed to hiring individuals who value a diverse and inclusive work environment. The Boston Athenæum is also committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Generalist Nora Conley at 617-720-7630 or at conley@bostonathenaeum.org

Posted

2023-05-08 |  Quick link to this job