Intern - Public Library

The City of Sterling Heights Public Library is seeking a detail-oriented and passionate Intern to support the Library's archives and collections at the Upton House Museum!

The upcoming Library Intern will work from January 2025 through August 2025! This is a part-time opportunity with scheduling ranging from 10-15 hours per week, and the hourly rate of pay is $16.00.

Position Summary

The Library Science Student Intern reports to the Local History/Archives Librarian and the Public Services Area Coordinator, and is primarily responsible for working with the Library's archives and collections at the Upton House Museum and assisting with weekly tours. We currently have a digital archive through the Suburban Library Cooperative and want the Intern to assist us with our newspaper articles as well as additional photos. Secondarily, the Intern will provide reference and reader's 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 that the Intern may have.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree
• Enrollment in a Master's degree program in Library and Information Science
• Preference will be given to those candidates with at least one year remaining in the program before graduation
• 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 Qualifications

• 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

Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm on Friday, January 3, 2025.

EOE/M/F/D