INTERNSHIP
OPPORTUNITY FOR LIBRARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Reference
– Academic Library
· Fall Semester 2016 (September
– December)
LEONARD
LIEF LIBRARY
LEHMAN
COLLEGE (CUNY)
BRONX,
NEW YORK
DESCRIPTION:
· This
is an exciting opportunity for flexible, creative library school students to
gain practical experience in a dynamic, urban academic library.
· The
Reference Intern will work with librarians on projects in these areas: Reference
Desk Service; Research Guides (LibGuides); Video Tutorials; Communications
(Signage, Brochures, Social Media).
· Part-time
schedules will be arranged during Monday – Friday, 10 am to 6 pm. Interns will
complete 120 hours of work during the semester.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Required:
Enrollment in the Internship course for credit at a Master’s program in library
or information services.
· Preferred:
Completion of courses or experience in reference and bibliographic sources, electronic
resources, database searching; experience with library/ information technology;
experience in an academic library; excellent computer skills.
CONTACT:
Please send an email expressing interest, qualifications and
availability, with resume attached to:
Madeline Cohen
Assistant Professor, Head of Reference
Leonard Lief Library
Lehman College
Bronx, NY 10468
