The Center for Fiction seeks currently enrolled library school students for an onsite internship for Fall 2024 in Downtown Brooklyn.
Overview: The
Center for Fiction, founded in 1820 as the Mercantile Library, is the
only organization in the United States devoted solely to the vital art
of fiction. The mission of The Center is to encourage people to read and
value fiction and to support and celebrate its creation and enjoyment.
In February 2019, we opened the doors to our new building in Downtown
Brooklyn, creating a home for NYC’s literary community. Our library
collection has been in
existence since our founding and continues to
be a thriving part of our nonprofit. We are a membership library with a
collection of literary fiction, mystery and suspense novels, and
nonfiction titles about fiction. Our library interns gain experience in
many facets of library work and a glimpse into a nonprofit organization
with a special collection. This internship is for current MLS students
and will appeal to those interested in a collections focused internship.
Description Details: Reports directly to the Head Librarian and assists in the maintenance of the library’s collection. Length of internship can be for one or two semesters. A minimum of 10 hours per week is required. Tasks will include:
● Catalog materials (both original and copy)
● Perform circulation tasks including check out, check in, run library and patron reports, process holds
● Assist in weeding project of both onsite and offsite collection, including evaluation of materials and research of authors
● Communicate with Center for Fiction members regarding library matters
Skills:
Attention to detail, knowledge of and/or curiosity about special
library collections, excellent verbal and written communication, able to
juggle priorities, able to work independently on assigned tasks and
work collaboratively with others, proficiency in Google apps, basic Zoom
experience.
Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship but can be used for credit in an MLS
degree program. Interns receive complimentary membership to the Center
and discounts on writing workshops, reading groups and events.
Interested applicants should attach a resume and include a brief letter of introduction in the body of the email to allison@centerforfiction.org.
