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Library Assistant - Cambridge, MA

Filed under GSLIS Jobs and Opportunities
Posted by GSLIS, July 21, 2008
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Applications MUST be submitted online at:
https://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=715&ji=2251546&sn=I

Title: Library Assistant
Department: Library
Location: Cambridge MA

BBN Technologies is seeking a full-time Library Assistant to work in our corporate library in Cambridge, MA. This position is the ‘glue’ that holds our small [2.5 FTE] library together. BBN’s Library was established in 1959 and reports to BBN’s VP and Chief Technology Officer.

Responsibilities:
’ Orders, processes, and catalogs books, CDs and reports for the library collection
’ Maintains the journal collection, checking in titles, shelving, shifting collection, resolves subscription problems
’ Maintains circulation records for all material borrowed from the library
’ Performs annual journal usage survey and annual shelf read
’ Handles all billing issues for department, preparing accounting paperwork, tracks dept expenses, and resolves problems with A/P
’ Orders journal articles & reports from vendors & borrows books from other libraries for employees
’ Add content to company-wide electronic repository
’ Maintenance and reorganization of company-wide electronic repository
’ Learn and use company subscribed services to answer basic research questions
’ Disseminates monthly New Books list to employees
’ Redesign and implement library web pages on company intranet
’ Other projects as interests dictate

Education/Experience:
’ BS/BA or 3 years equivalent library experience
’ Excellent communication skills
’ Experience with Windows, computer applications and the Internet
’ Accurate, detail oriented, able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
’ Works effectively with all levels of staff and library users