The Suburban Library Cooperative has an exciting new opportunity for a local MLIS student! We have an internship that will provide you with a variety of experiences in five different public libraries (Fraser, Mount Clemens, Roseville, Troy and Warren) and at the Suburban Library Cooperative in Sterling Heights from September 2019 - August 2020. The selected intern will get experience in administration, programming, reference, archives, outreach, automation systems, and more. Details are below:
Suburban Library Cooperative Intern
$15.00/hr.
General: The Suburban Library Cooperative is seeking a student
who is currently enrolled in a Library Science Master’s Degree
program at an accredited college or university for a paid,
part-time internship. The Intern will complete service rotations
at designated SLC libraries, as well as at the Suburban Library
Cooperative. The intern will learn to provide reference
service/bibliographic instruction to adults, teens and children;
assist patrons with library technology and mobile devices
individually and in a classroom setting; assist with programming
and collection development; and learn other aspects of Library
operations, including Circulation, Technical Services, Community
Engagement, Marketing, and Library Administration.
This unique opportunity will allow the student to gain practical
library knowledge and skills, while working alongside professional
librarians and staff, in a variety of library settings.
This position has a term length of 1 year, working 15 - 20 hours per week (including evening and weekend hours).
Applicants should be enthusiastic about public service, exhibit
excellent written and verbal communication skills and have a
working knowledge of library technology, preferably SIRSI and/or
Polaris. Familiarity with mobile devices (including tablets and
eReaders) is essential.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Completion of at least 12 credit hours in an accredited
Library Science Master's program
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work successfully with patrons of all ages
• Strong commitment to customer service
• Attention to detail
• Applicants must submit proof of educational attainment
(latest transcript) at time of application.
• As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must
pass a background check
Apply: Interested applicants should send a resume, cover
letter, three references, and latest transcript to:
Tammy Turgeon, Director, Suburban Library Cooperative
44750 Delco Boulevard
Sterling Heights, MI 48313-1125
or email: turgeont@libcoop.net
*All questions regarding the application process should be
directed to 586-685-5750
Application deadline is June 30, 2019
Expected starting date is September 2019
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
-- Tammy Turgeon Director Sterling Heights Public Library 40255 Dodge Park Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-446-2640 Director Suburban Library Cooperative 44750 Delco Blvd Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-685-5750