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Library Assistant I
Learning Commons
On-Call Position
The Exploratorium is a not-for-profit museum dedicated to the public understanding of science, art, and human perception. It has pioneered the role of museums as active teaching centers with original programming based on an interactive approach to learning. It serves as an interdisciplinary resource for schools, universities, scientists, and artists, as well as for the public.
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Job Information
(415) 561-0328
www.exploratorium.edu/jobs |
SUMMARY
The Library Assistant will support the Learning Commons facility, a place that provides educational and informational requests from its patrons by providing a wide variety of electronic, multimedia, and print-based learning resources. The Library Assistant reports to the Associate Director of Extended Learning. The Learning Commons is open to members of Exploratorium teacher professional development programs, Exploratorium staff and other affiliated audiences.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Staffing of circulation desk in absence of regular Learning Commons personnel including some weekends
- Circulation: Check materials in and out
- Maintenance of collection: Filing/Shelving
- Keep the Learning Commons neat and tidy
- Initial response to reference inquiries in absence of regular Learning Commons personnel
QUALIFICATIONS
- English proficiency required
- Punctuality
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Experience with circulation and reference in a library setting
- Good interpersonal skills and positive customer service attitude
- Ability to perform detail work with accuracy
- Willingness to be flexible under a variety of circumstances. (Sense of humor a plus.)
- Ability to learn quickly new procedures
- Perform duties in a timely fashion
- Honest, reliable, flexible and self-motivated
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The application submission deadline expires on Thursday, May 1, 2008 by 5:00pm or when the position is filled. This position is available immediately.
HOW TO APPLY
This is an on-call, non-exempt position that does not includes benefits. This position may require weekend and/or evening hours and scheduling may vary. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to:
Dept. LC-1
Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
Fax: (415) 561-0370
E-mail: resume@exploratorium.edu (attachments not accepted)
No phone calls, please
The Exploratorium is committed to a diverse workforce.
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