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Full Time Circ @ Boston Athenaeum

Filed under GSLIS Jobs and Opportunities
Posted by GSLIS, September 29, 2007
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THE BOSTON ATHENAEUM - CIRCULATION/READER SERVICES ASSISTANT

The Boston Athenaeum is seeking a full time (35 hours/week). Circulation/Reader Services Assistant, to assist the Head of Circulation in managing a busy department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Circulation of books and other materials to members
• Provide Reader Services such as recommending books, helping readers locate appropriate materials, and taking book reserve requests
• Answer switchboard and assist in all aspects of managing Circulation
• Work with the Reference Department to provide book mailing and interlibrary loans
• Interpret the Athenaeum, its history, collections, and services to members, visitors, and guests
• Maintain new book shelves for readers
• Participate in selection of new books and serials for library collections
• Communicate members’ concerns to appropriate departments
• Train and work with Volunteers at circulation desk
• Retrieve and return books to shelves; distribute books to be shelved to other floors
• Work on prescribed Saturdays on a rotation basis and on Monday evenings
• Serve as liaison to the Library?s book discussion groups
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts in humanities
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with library users, visitors, guest researchers, students, and staff
• Must be an avid reader with a strong interest in staying current with new books
• Computer skills necessary
• Experience with automated library systems preferred
• Website management skills preferred

Position available: Immediately
Salary: Commensurate with experience.

E-mail resume and cover letter to humanresources@bostonathenaeum.org The Athenaeum is an AA/EOE.