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Library Technology Certificate Program - Legacy (2019, Goguen)

The Library Technology Certificate focuses on job-related skills and practices needed to enter and succeed in the library workplace

Crowell Public Library (San Marino)

Project Description 

This internship will focus on the Crowell Public Library’s Summer Reading program.

Crowell Public Library in the City of San Marino offers an exciting opportunity to get a taste of professional level library work helping to implement the library’s annual Summer Reading Club. This seven week experience begins in early June and ends in mid-July. This position will have the opportunity to assist with running the annual Summer Reading Club, assist with planning and conducting youth programs, staff the Youth Reference Desk, and assist patrons with reference and readers advisory questions.

Essential Duties: 

  • Staff the Youth Reference Desk.
  • Assist patrons with reference and readers advisory questions.
  • Assist patrons of all ages to find and locate materials within the Library and online virtually
  • Work with the Youth Services Librarian to design and present programs for children and teens.
  • Assist with special events.
  • Assist with training and work with SRC volunteers,
  • Assist the Youth Services Librarian in maintaining the library's social media presence for children and families.
  • Chinese language skills a plus.

Looking for... 

1 intern

dependable and courteous in the performance of their job responsibilities, and to work cooperatively as part of a team.

Required: Completion of LIB 101 Introduction to Library Services for Paraprofessionals and LIB 104 Technical Services: Acquisitions and Collection Development.

Recommended: Completion of LIB 103 Introduction to Library Access Services

HOURS AVAILABLE

Schedule

Intern will be required to work a schedule that include regular week days and special events on a select evening and Saturday, under the supervision of the Youth Services Librarian. The regular library hours are:

Monday – Thursday 10:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.

Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Sundays 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.

How to Apply

Submit resume, cover letter and volunteer application to:

Irene McDermott, City Librarian

Crowell Public Library, 1890 Huntington Dr., San Marino, CA 91108

(626) 300-0775  

imcdermott@cityofsanmarino.org 

Link to our volunteer application:

https://crowellpubliclibrary.org/DocumentCenter/View/1795