[Michlib-l] Suburban Library Cooperative Intern Position

[Tammy Turgeon]

The Suburban Library Cooperative has a unique opportunity for an MLIS 
student. We are hiring a Cooperative-wide intern to work at some of our 
member libraries to gain a variety of experiences in public libraries. 
We will work with your schedule and anticipate 15-20 hours/week. The pay 
rate is $15/hr.

Application deadline is February 4, 2022.



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. 
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 February 4, 2022
Expected starting date is March 1, 2022

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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