Teen Services Intern, Chelsea Public Library, Chelsea, MA
Posted October 4, 2015
Hours per week: 4-5 , totaling 65 hours per semester.
Duties/Description: The Teen Services Intern will help with collection development and assessment and perform other projects relating to Teen Literature and services. Responsibilities inclide, but are not necessarily limited to the following:
- Asses the collection for deselection and development
- Material selection and purchasing
- Establish partnerships with the Chelsea Public Schools
- Recruit and institute a Teen Advisory Board
- Plan and implement monthly Teen programming
- Create print and online Pathfinders
- Contribute to Teen related social media
- With the Director, rework existing Teen Space into a dedicated Teen section including: moving furniture and materials, researching and purchasing new furniture and computers and redecorating
Duration of position: Spring 2016 Semester with the possibility of continuing annually
Qualifications: The ideal candidate is enrolled in a graduate level library science or education program and can demonstrate a breadth of knowledge in Teen literature. Has experience and enjoys working with middle and high school students. Profficiency in MS Office Suite and has demonstrated introductory IT skills.
Salary: $500 stipend per semester.
Closing Date: November 15, 2015
Contact: Sarah Gay, Library Director: [email protected]