OLP seeks an enthusiastic, creative, and collaborative individual to serve in an academic year internship position as Library Assistant for the duration of this 2023-2024 academic year. The Library Assistant Intern is considered an integral part of the library team, working directly with the Head Librarian. Candidates for this position should have a sincere passion for working with students with a growth mindset and commitment to continual learning. In addition to supporting students and faculty with their teaching/learning needs, we are looking for an individual that will foster a love of reading across campus. Experience working in a library is a plus but not required.
Build and maintain professional relationships with faculty and students ● Work alongside the Head Librarian to support curricular needs across all disciplines ● Demonstrate for patrons how to navigate Library’s electronic and print resources ● Answer basic reference questions, consulting with the Head Librarian for more complex questions and information needs ● Assist Head Librarian in collection development activities, including procuring new materials, conducting inventories of collection, and weeding existing collection ● Process new materials regularly ● Check in and shelve print materials ● Prepare overdue reports as well distribute overdue notices on a weekly basis. ● Organize displays showcasing Library resources and services ● Troubleshoot issues with printer and PC/Mac devices that may arise ● Monitor student behavior and enforce policies for the use of the Library ● Able to work with frequent interruptions and manage multiple tasks simultaneously ● Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Librarian
Qualifications: ● Bachelor’s degree; MLS/MLIS candidates encouraged to apply Academy of Our Lady of Peace ● Strong communication and organizational skills ● Some experience working with 14-18 year olds. ● Comfortable and skilled at working with computers ● Previous library experience preferred