Library Science Intern, Bridge Boston Charter School, Roxbury, MA
Posted March 11, 2019
Bridge Boston Charter School is a PreK-7th grade public charter school in Roxbury with a rich school library program run by a dedicated team of part-time volunteers. We recently purchased our first cataloging system, OPALS, and are seeking an intern with a library science background to support the cataloging work.
Primary responsibilities:
- Collaborate with volunteer team to establish standards for how to catalog and shelve different types of books
- Accurately input data about books into electronic catalog system, including finding an F&P reading level and adding relevant keywords
- Apply spine labels and barcodes
- Shelve books
- Support volunteer library team in learning how to use electronic system to circulate books
Knowledge and Skills:
- Library & Information Science major strongly preferred
- Experience with cataloging software – OPALS experience strongly preferred
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience training volunteers or staff
Please apply through the Simmons student work-study page: https://app.