Crown Chicago Campus Internship

Dominican University•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Rebecca Crown Library Instruction Team for a dynamic internship opportunity that offers hands-on experience in academic library instruction, services, systems, and operations. Working on the Chicago Campus, this internship is guided by experienced librarians and administrators who are committed to professional mentorship and skill development. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with the Community Learning & Outreach Librarian and the Instruction Team, gain classroom instruction experience in an academic setting, develop online learning materials, perform basic circulation and reference duties, engage with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Library Management Systems (LMS) from a backend perspective, expand your professional network within the field of academic librarianship, participate in professional development activities, and acquire practical, real-world experience in academic library operations and instruction.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in Dominican SOIS program
Must be eligible for US employment

Nice To Haves

Preference will go to those who have completed LIS 702 Facilitating User Learning & Information Needs.

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with the Community Learning & Outreach Librarian and the Instruction Team
Gain classroom instruction experience in an academic setting
Develop online learning materials, including research guides, instructional handouts, videos, and social media content
Perform basic circulation and reference duties, including processing inbound and outbound resources through our library consortium
Engage with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Library Management Systems (LMS) from a backend perspective
Expand your professional network within the field of academic librarianship
Participate in professional development activities
Acquire practical, real-world experience in academic library operations and instruction