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Part Time Assistant, Mass. Historical Soc.

Filed under GSLIS Jobs and Opportunities
Posted by GSLIS, September 19, 2007
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The Massachusetts Historical Society (MHS) seeks a part-time library assistant (up to 20 hours per week) to greet visitors and provide services to researchers who make use of the Society’s collections in the MHS reading room.

The MHS is an independent research library with extraordinary manuscript collections and a wide range of related materials for the study of American history. In addition to maintaining a library open to the public without charge, the Society has an active publications program and sponsors lectures, seminars, teacher workshops, and other public programs. More information about the MHS and its collections is available at http://www.masshist.org. Responsibilities:
The library assistant staffs the Society’s reception desk and supports the work of the reference librarians. The assistant greets visitors, orients and registers researchers, directs telephone inquiries, and assists the reference librarians with other tasks, including reading room supervision, responding to emailed reference inquiries, and the retrieval, photocopying, and return of library materials. There are also opportunities to assist the reference staff with research projects, and to learn about and participate in all aspects of library reference and public services. The position plays an essential role in promoting the Society’s public image and in maintaining the security of the building and collections.

Qualifications:
The library assistant should have a demonstrated interest in American history and the ability to assist, in person and by telephone, researchers, visitors, and staff with a wide range of experience and interests. Previous experience working in a library, museum, or historical organization and basic computer skills are desirable.

Hours: The MHS is open between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and until 8:00 PM on Thursdays. The library assistant will work approximately twenty hours a week, but there can be some flexibility regarding specific hours of employment.

Salary: $14.00 per hour.

Availability: This position is available now and the review of applications will begin immediately.

Application Procedure: Please send a letter of application by email or mail, including a resume and the names of three references to:

Elaine Grublin
Reference Librarian
Massachusetts Historical Society
1154 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215
egrublin@masshist.org
617-646-0532