The Suburban Library Cooperative has an exciting new opportunity for two local MLIS students! We have an internship that will provide you with a variety of experiences in four different public libraries in Macomb County and at the Suburban Library Cooperative in Sterling Heights from January - December 2020. The selected interns 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 two students who are 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). The participating libraries will work with the students' schedules.

Applicants should be enthusiastic about public service, exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills and have a working knowledge of library technology, preferably SirsiDynix. 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 by January 4, 2021
•    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 November 20, 2020
Expected starting date is January 4, 2021

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