[Michlib-l] Job Posting - Intern

[Tammy Turgeon]

The Sterling Heights Public Library is seeking a detail-oriented and passionate Intern to support the Library's archives and collections at the Upton House Museum!

This is a part-time internship opportunity anticipated to run from September 2025 to August 2026 with scheduling ranging from 10-15 hours per week. The hourly rate of pay is $18.00.

Position Summary

The Library Science Student Intern reports to the Local History/Archives Librarian and the Public Services Area Coordinator, and is primarily responsible for working with the Library’s archives and collections at the Upton House Museum and assisting with weekly tours. This will involve cataloguing new physical accessions and handling historic documents and photos to help with answering historical reference questions. The Intern will also write an article for the city magazine on a related historical topic. We currently have a digital archive through the Suburban Library Cooperative and want the Intern to assist us with the digitization of our newspaper articles, as well as additional photos.

Secondarily, the Intern will have the opportunity to 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree
Enrollment in a Master’s degree program in Library and/or Information Science
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 Qualifications

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


Applications must be submitted by Friday, August 1, 2025.
https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6155388.careers?CareersSearch=&lang=en-US

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Tammy Turgeon
Library Director
Sterling Heights Public Library
40255 Dodge Park Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
586-446-2641
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