[Michlib-l] Suburban Library Cooperative Internship Program

[Tammy Turgeon]

The Suburban Library Cooperative has an exciting new opportunity for a 
local MLIS student! We have an internship that will provide you with a 
variety of experiences in five different public libraries (Fraser, Mount 
Clemens, Roseville, Troy and Warren) and at the Suburban Library 
Cooperative in Sterling Heights from September 2019 - August 2020. The 
selected intern will get experience in administration, programming, 
reference, archives, outreach, automation systems, and more. Details are 
below:



Suburban Library Cooperative Intern

$15.00/hr.

General:    The Suburban Library Cooperative is seeking a student who is 
currently enrolled in a Library Science Master’s Degree program at an 
accredited college or university for a paid, part-time internship. The 
Intern will complete service rotations at designated SLC libraries, as 
well as at the Suburban Library Cooperative. The intern will learn to 
provide reference service/bibliographic instruction to adults, teens and 
children; assist patrons with library technology and mobile devices 
individually and in a classroom setting;  assist with programming and 
collection development; and learn other aspects of Library operations, 
including Circulation, Technical Services, Community Engagement, 
Marketing, and Library Administration.
This unique opportunity will allow the student to gain practical library 
knowledge and skills, while working alongside professional librarians 
and staff, in a variety of library settings.

This position has a term length of 1 year, working 15 - 20 hours per 
week (including evening and weekend hours).

Applicants should be enthusiastic about public service, exhibit 
excellent written and verbal communication skills and have a working 
knowledge of library technology, preferably SIRSI and/or Polaris.  
Familiarity with mobile devices (including tablets and eReaders) is 
essential.

•    Bachelor’s Degree
•    Completion of at least 12 credit hours in an accredited Library 
Science Master's program
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•    Ability to work successfully with patrons of all ages
•    Strong commitment to customer service
•    Attention to detail
•    Applicants must submit proof of educational attainment (latest 
transcript) at time of application.
•    As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must pass a 
background check

Apply:    Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, 
three references, and latest transcript to:

Tammy Turgeon, Director, Suburban Library Cooperative
44750 Delco Boulevard
Sterling Heights, MI  48313-1125

or email: turgeont at libcoop.net
*All questions regarding the application process should be directed to 
586-685-5750

Application deadline is June 30, 2019
Expected starting date is September 2019

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

-- 
Tammy Turgeon
Director
Sterling Heights Public Library
40255 Dodge Park
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
586-446-2640

Director
Suburban Library Cooperative
44750 Delco Blvd
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
586-685-5750

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