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Philadelphia, PA: Asst. Librarian for Access Services. PT



 Donald F. and Mildred Topp Othmer Library of Chemical History

 

Job Description: Assistant Librarian for Access Services, Part-time 

The Othmer Library is seeking a part-time Assistant Librarian for Access Services with an innovative and energetic customer service-orientation.  This position will start at 20 hours per week, within the business hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.  Extension of part-time hours is possible, and will be determined by service needs and with mutual agreement.

 The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills; commitment to user-centered public services; strong knowledge of a variety of print and electronic reference sources in history or science; ability to work effectively with coworkers in a collaborative organization; and flexibility in adapting to change.

 Qualifications:

·          M.L.S. or equivalent from an ALA-accredited school, or equivalent experience.
·          Minimum of two (2) years library experience required.
·          Online searching experience required.
·          Reference service experience required.
·          Collection development experience preferred.
·          OCLC-based ILL and document delivery service experience preferred.

 Summary of Responsibilities:

·          Provide reference services to internal, external, and remote users.
·          Provide orientation to collections and services for staff and visiting scholars.
·          Manage Reading Room and Information desk activities.
·          Conduct online searches, including commercial databases and the Internet.
·          Maintain and develop document delivery services.
·          Assist with collection development selection process.
·          Maintain financial, administrative, and statistical records for services.
·          Perform other duties as required.

Send cover letter including salary requirement, resume, and three (3) references to: Elizabeth Swan, Director of Library Services, Chemical Heritage Foundation, 315 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, PA  19106.  Fax: 215.925.1954  E-mail: eswan@chemheritage.org  No phone calls please.

 

 

 

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