BTPL-Next Chapter Library Intern

Charter Township of Bloomfield • Bloomfield Township, MI

4d • $15

About The Position

Bloomfield Township Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic intern committed to high quality public library service. Bloomfield Township Public Library is a class V library with a service population of 44,000+ people and an $10.9 million annual operating budget. There is strong community support for the Library, its collections, services, and the programs offered. The Library promotes inclusivity in the diverse collections and programs available to all ages and abilities. Technology is integrated into library services. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to provide quality public service and the desire to work and learn in a collaborative team environment.
POSITION TITLE: Next Chapter Library Intern
DEPARTMENT: Adult and Teen Services, reporting to Department Head
HOURS: Fifteen hours per week for nine weeks. Includes evenings and weekends on a flexible basis.
WAGES: $15.00 per hour.
REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM:
Applicants must be entering their junior or senior year of high school or first year of college, university, or trade school.
Ability to lift, push, and/or pull at least 20 pounds; ability to visually review materials and discern vocal and audible tones, with or without reasonable accommodation.
DESIRABLE:
Previous experience working with the public in any capacity.
Responsive and consistent communication in person, by phone/text, and by email.
Interest in learning about the profession, ethics, values, and practices of librarianship and public libraries.

Requirements

• Applicants must be entering their junior or senior year of high school or first year of college, university, or trade school.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull at least 20 pounds; ability to visually review materials and discern vocal and audible tones, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with the public in any capacity.
• Responsive and consistent communication in person, by phone/text, and by email.
• Interest in learning about the profession, ethics, values, and practices of librarianship and public libraries.

Responsibilities

• Attend kickoff, check-in, and closing events for the Next Chapter Library Intern program.
• Over the course of this nine-week internship, the intern will spend time in each of the library’s departments, learning about how each department functions and participating in the day-to-day work of the library.
• The intern will participate in running programs, working at the reference desk, selecting and evaluating materials, facilitating the circulation of library materials, and many other aspects of library work.
• With their mentors, interns will develop a connected learning project to be completed over the summer.
• Interns are expected to spend dedicated time writing, reflecting, and sharing about their experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees