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Public Programs Assistant- Children

The Public Programs Lifelong Learning division seeks four enthusiastic M.L.I.S. student(s) from an ALA-accredited program to help operate, assist, manage and evaluate programs for adults, children, and teens in library locations throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, for 15 to 20 hours per week between January and June of 2011. Qualified interns will have the opportunity to partner with library staff on program management, learn about collaboration and partnerships, and help library users understand the educational uses of digital learning tools. This internship aims to familiarize the student with the concept of informal learning as it is realized through the lens of large urban library system. Students will have multiple mentoring opportunities with experienced library staff.

Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Children’s Programming Specialist, the Public Programs Lifelong Learning Intern will work with library staff and learn to:

Manage day-to-day programmatic operations twice per week at a library site
Assist with the implementation of KidsLIVE events
Communicate with library staff and outside programmers about best practices for youth programming
Research New York City neighborhood information for use in programming
Collaborate with program leaders to engage youth throughout the multi-session program
Assist Public Program Lifelong Learning staff in documenting and evaluating program progress
Participate in social media marketing for library programs
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Current enrollment in or recent graduate of an ALA-accredited Master's program in Library and Information Science
Interest in urban library services
Experience in library programming or youth activities preferred
Knowledge of or interest in working with youth in libraries preferred

Apply online: https://jobs-nypl.icims.com/jobs/6262/login

NYPL Paid internships 1 of 2

NYPL Public Programs Assistant - Young Adult

The Public Programs Lifelong Learning division seeks two enthusiastic M.L.I.S. student(s) from an ALA-accredited program to help operate, assist, manage and evaluate programs for adults, children, and teens in library locations throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, for 15 to 20 hours per week between January and June of 2011. Qualified interns will have the opportunity to partner with library staff on program management, learn about collaboration and partnerships, and help library users understand the educational uses of digital learning tools. This internship aims to familiarize the student with the concept of informal learning as it is realized through the lens of large urban library system. Students will have multiple mentoring opportunities with experienced library staff.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Programming Specialist, the Public Programs Lifelong Learning Intern will work with library staff and learn to:

* Manage day-to-day programmatic operations twice per week at a library site
* Communicate with library staff and outside programmers about best practices for teen programming
* Research New York City neighborhood information for use in programming
* Collaborate with program leaders to engage teens throughout the multi-session program
* Assist Public Program Lifelong Learning staff in documenting and evaluating program progress
* Participate in social media marketing for library programs
* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

* Current enrollment in or recent graduate of an ALA-accredited Master's program in Library and Information Science
* Interest in urban library services
* Experience in library programming or youth activities preferred
* Knowledge of or interest in working with youth in libraries preferred

Apply online: https://jobs-nypl.icims.com/jobs/6260/login

Rutherford Public Library

The Rutherford Public Library,Rutherford, NJ, is seeking a customer-focused library intern to join its dynamic team. Gain valuable on-the-job experience while working under the direction of our professional librarians in a diverse community that loves its public library.

Requirements:

• Current enrollment in an ALA accredited library school.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated commitment to public service.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Word, online catalog, and database searching.
  
• Ideal candidates will have at least one year before the completion of their degree and may continue to work as an intern for up to six months after a degree is ganted.

Description:

• Answers reference questions and provides reader's advisory services to adults and teens.
  
• Assists patrons with basic computer functions including use of Internet search engines, email, and Microsoft Office applications.
  
• Provides individual and small group instruction on the use of library resources.
  
• Assists Reference Librarian with interlibrary loans through JerseyCat.
  
  15-hours per week with flexible scheduling. Hours may include a combination of weekday mornings, afternoons, and evenings, and one full Saturday per month. $15.85 per hour. Pro-rated days off after 6 months of service.
  
  Email resume and cover letter to Jane Fisher, Director, fisher@bccls.org, with "Library Intern" in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.