Student Intern / Temporary Library Services

Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners•215 N. Oxford Rd. Casselberry, FL

13h

About The Position

This temporary student internship provides hands-on experience in public library services and an opportunity to learn library workflows and processes. The intern provides technical, administrative, and clerical assistance to the Library Technical Services unit, as well as customer service, public outreach, and general support for the library. Duties may also include staffing or assisting with projects at the local History Museum and supporting the library’s Summer Reading Program. In an emergency, employees are considered essential personnel and may be assigned alternate duties.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in, or have graduated within the past two years from, a university, college, or technical institute.
Knowledge of office practices and procedures, including record-keeping methods, business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
Ability to deal professionally, courteously, efficiently, and effectively with staff and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and present ideas clearly and concisely.
Ability to maintain records and filing systems in an orderly and consistent manner.
Ability to work independently and complete assignments.
Knowledge of integrated library operating systems and circulation policies and procedures.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Assist the Technical Services Department with processing and preparing library materials for circulation, including making materials shelf-ready and applying property identification and barcodes.
Support the Circulation Department with customer service and front-desk tasks.
Use the integrated library operating system to create and maintain customer accounts and track materials.
Greet customers, assess their needs, and provide continuous service in person and by telephone.
Instruct the public, as needed, in using computers, the copy machine, and the self-checkout system.
Assist with outreach events, community engagement activities, and the setup and delivery of the Summer Reading Program.
Participate in staffing and projects at the History Museum.
Assist librarians and team members with library tasks, displays, projects, and community outreach.
Receive, process, and maintain library materials in an organized manner while maintaining daily workflow.
Perform other related work as required and alternate duties during emergencies when assigned.