[Michlib-l] Job Posting - Library Intern Archives

[Tammy Turgeon]

POSITION:
Library Science Student Intern – Focus on Archives
Part-time: 10 – 15 hrs/wk; will work with your schedule
Internship to run from October 2021 – September 2022
$15 per hour. This position does not include benefits.

OUR LIBRARY:
The Sterling Heights Public Library’s mission is to serve as an 
information center for our community, offering a wide variety of 
materials and services for education, entertainment, and enrichment in a 
welcoming and helpful environment. The Sterling Heights Public Library 
is located in Macomb County. The library is a member of the Suburban 
Library Cooperative.

POSITION SUMMARY AND DUTIES:
The Library Science Student Intern 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 readers 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 
are also open to project ideas from the Intern.

REPORTS TO: Local History / Archives Librarian and Public Services Area 
Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:
•	Possession of a Bachelor’s degree
•	Enrollment in a Master’s degree program in Library and/or Information 
Science
•	Preference will be given to those candidates with at least one year 
remaining in the program before graduation.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
•	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 SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
•	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

APPLY ONLINE AT: 
https://www.sterling-heights.net/487/Apply-for-a-City-Job

DEADLINE:  Wednesday, September 14, 2021


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