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Diverse BookFinder Virtual Un-Paid Internship Positions (2), Bates College, Virtual

Description:

The Diverse BookFinder at Bates College is pleased to announce two *virtual* internship opportunities in diverse children’s librarianship beginning September 2021, with additional opportunities in future semesters. Specific responsibilities are grouped into two main areas: 1) social media content, outreach, community engagement; 2) collection development, including identifying appropriate titles and communicating directly with publishers.

Qualifications

  • Candidates must be enrolled in an ALA-accredited LIS program and use this internship opportunity for credit or to fulfill program requirements. 
  • Minimum commitment of one term (summer, fall, spring semester options)
  • Minimum of 60 hours over the term and maximum hours to be determined by interns’ program requirements. 
  • Weekly hours negotiable, minimum of 10.
  • Weekly check-in’s via Zoom, midterm and end of term reflective writing.

Interns are expected to: 

  • Demonstrate the ability to work effectively — independently and as part of a team.
  • Demonstrate a professional, positive, cooperative, team-oriented working relationship with colleagues.
  • Must exhibit effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative and flexibility.

How to apply:

Further details and application instructions are available here:https://apply.interfolio.com/87217