POSITION: Library Science Student Intern - Focus on Archives Part-time: 10 - 15 hrs/wk; will work with your schedule Internship to run from September 2023 - August 2024 $15 per hour. This position does not include benefits. OUR LIBRARY: The Sterling Heights Public Library's mission is Encouraging innovative living through literacy, discovery, and community. Our vision is An engaged community where all can discover, learn, and grow. The Sterling Heights Public Library is located in Macomb County. The library is a member of the Suburban Library Cooperative. POSITION SUMMARY AND DUTIES: The Library Science Student Intern is primarily responsible for working with the Library's archives and collections at the Upton House Museum and assisting with weekly tours. This will involve cataloguing new physical accessions and handling historic documents and photos to help with answering historical reference questions. The Intern will also write an article for the city magazine on a related historical topic. We currently have a digital archive through the Suburban Library Cooperative and want the Intern to assist us with the digitization of our newspaper articles as well as additional photos. Secondarily, the Intern will have the opportunity to provide reference and readers advisory services to patrons of all ages, support patrons' use of the library's technology services, as well as assist with programming. The goal of the Internship is to provide supervised experiences that prepare the library science student for the work of professional librarians. We can provide opportunities across library departments, and we are also open to project ideas from the Intern. REPORTS TO: Local History / Archives Librarian and Public Services Area Coordinator QUALIFICATIONS: * Possession of a Bachelor's degree * Enrollment in a Master's degree program in Library and/or Information Science REQUIRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES: * Patron-centered public service attitude * Ability to exercise initiative and sound independent judgment * Working knowledge of common computer applications, including Microsoft Office * Discretion and consideration for patron privacy * Written and verbal communication skills consistent with graduate-level work * Punctuality and dependability PREFERRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES: * Experience with PastPerfect or similar museum collections software * Advanced research skills * Technology skills specific to mobile devices and apps, coding, and content management systems * Familiarity with library systems such as automation, interlibrary loan, and databases * Public library experience, either as an advanced user or library employee at any level of service APPLY ONLINE AT: https://www.sterling-heights.net/487/Apply-for-a-City-Job [1] DEADLINE: August 4, 2023 at 5 p.m. Links: ------ [1] https://mail.sterling-heights.net/owa/redir.aspx?REF=6RMA62YBSIByvq6Jj4G9hR1....