Library Internship Available for Summer Semester 2023
The LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library is currently offering an internship opportunity at the Eastside Branch Library.
Library: LeRoy Collins Leon County
Department: Eastside Branch Library
Location: 1583 Pedrick Road, Tallahassee, FL 32317
Mailing Address: same as physical address
Website: leoncountyfl.gov/library
Compensation: unpaid internship; can earn 3 semester credit hours
Contact: Michelle Ray, Library Services Coordinator
(850) 606-2760 RayM@leoncountyfl.gov
Job Description / Internship
Background
The LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System enriches the community by inspiring a love of reading, providing a dynamic resource for intellectual, creative and recreational pursuits, and enabling residents to live a life of learning. The library is a department of the Leon County government and serves a population of 292,817 people. It is composed of the LeRoy Collins Main Library, six Branch Libraries, and Extension Services. The Library is in the midst of a multi-year plan of action, the Essential Libraries Initiative. Through this initiative we are re-envisioning how we deliver service to the community with the goal of keeping the library relevant and community focused.
Located adjacent to Leon County’s Pedrick Pond Park, Eastside Branch Library delivers diverse services to the community, providing programming for all ages, research services, technology assistance, circulation support, and reader’s advisory.
Tasks
The Intern in this position will gain valuable general experience in a public library setting. The Intern assists with a variety of duties including collection maintenance, moderating book clubs, participating in staff training, and assisting with programming activities. In this position, Interns strengthen their customer service skills and learn about best practices in a medium size public library setting. Interns are welcome to propose their own project ideas.
Specific Tasks:
The Intern’s tasks may include the following:
· Assisting/shadowing on the service desk
· Assisting staff in various programming activities
· Creating and mounting engaging book displays
· Providing technology assistance and training to the public
· Assisting with moderating book club meetings
· Participating in webinars and staff training
· Assisting with special projects
· Touring and shadowing at various service areas throughout the library system
· Attending staff meetings
· Shelving, shifting, shelf reading and other collection care activities
Interns will have the opportunity to travel to branch libraries and the main library for other experiences.
Student Intern Hours
The Intern’s hours will be scheduled during the library’s open hours, which are:
Tuesday 11:00 – 8:00
Wednesday 10:00 – 6:00
Thursday 11:00 – 8:00
Friday 10:00 – 6:00
Saturday 10:00 – 4:00
Skills Needed
Qualified candidates must be enrolled in an ALA accredited graduate program in information or library science. Additionally, candidates must have the following skills:
· Time management and organizational skills
· Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
· Basic customer service skills
· The ability to work independently
· Strong written and oral communication skills
Application Procedure Contact Michelle Ray RayM@leoncountyfl.gov
Submit a cover letter and resume
If accepted, enroll in VolunteerLEON and attend an asynchronous orientation session