(2) Part-Time Law Library Interns, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Posted April 5, 2019
If you’re considering a career in law librarianship and want to learn about the different functions librarians perform – from reference to circulation – this is a great opportunity to gain all-around experience. Just a short walk from Simmons!
We are hiring two interns at 20 hours per week each at $18 per hour, to be scheduled between 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday-Friday, with lunch as arranged with your supervisor. Hours must be worked on-site. Positions are not benefits-eligible.
Qualifications
- Current enrollment in an ALA-accredited graduate level library program.
- Previous library or law library reference experience is preferred, but not necessary; we are happy to train the right candidates.
Responsibilities
- Providing reference and circulation staffing at the InfoDesk
- Intern will “float” among multiple library departments, assisting with various tasks
- Providing professional reference service to the library’s varied users – including faculty, staff, students, alumni and the researching public
- Supporting librarians with faculty research needs
- Preparing and updating print and electronic research guides and other library publications
- Supporting librarians in locating, retrieving and photocopying material needed for teaching, and doing trial runs of legal research exercises
- Assisting with collection maintenance tasks as needed
- Cite-checking as required (training provided)
- Other duties as assigned by staff
Applicants should be detail oriented, well organized, able to work independently and comfortable as part of a team. Strong communication skills and flexibility are essential.
The job has a flexible start date sometime in June 2019. It will continue for six months, with the possibility of an extension. We will also accept applications on a rolling basis for a potential July or August start date.
To Apply
Please send cover letter and resume to Scott Akehurst-Moore at [email protected]. Indicate “Law Library Intern Application” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please.