SLIS Jobline Your Source for Professional, Pre-Professional, and Internship Positions

Intern, America’s Test Kitchen, Boston, MA

Posted February 23, 2018

Paid Library Intern

America’s Test Kitchen

Boston, MA

 

 

This 5-hour/week position is a wonderful opportunity to gain experience in all facets of small special library management. (Please note it is 5 hours spread over the week between the hours of 9-5 Monday-Friday. No weekends.)

 

This is a rewarding opportunity to work as a solo librarian in a special library. You will gain hands-on experience with the organization and management of a library, work with a wonderful (and growing) culinary collection (over 4,700 books, plus magazines and newspapers), and make a positive contribution to a fascinating organization.

 

The successful candidate will have instructional experience; strong, positive communication and interpersonal skills; the ability and willingness to handle multiple responsibilities in a changing environment; and be conversant with various library trends, web development, and culinary trends.

 

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF POSITION: 

  • Process (catalog, enter into database, shelve) new items

  • Provide reference services and help ATK staff locate books, recipes, and relevant information for magazine articles
  • Maintain catalogs and library website
  • Maintain and manage rare book collection and archives
  • Design and conduct technology trainings
  • Identify and select new items for the collection
  • Manage company newspaper and magazine subscriptions

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

  • Flexibility in schedule

  • Knowledge of collection development
  • Demonstrated knowledge of effective reference techniques
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with computer coding concepts (including HTML, CSS and web-hosting services), database searching, and software specific to libraries
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and to climb on step stool to reach top shelves

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • BA/BS or equivalent
  • Currently enrolled in a Library Science program
  • Completion of LIS 438, 407, and 488 (or relevant experience)

 

SALARY: $11/hr

 

CONTACT:

Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, transcript, and availability via email to [email protected] with ATK Library Intern Application in the subject line.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 16

Opportunities for Current Students