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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