Ask a Librarian Intern, Columbia University, (Remote)
Posted July 1, 2025
Description
Columbia University Libraries welcomes applications for the part-time, remote Ask A Librarian Internship in the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters. The Ask A Librarian Internship provides currently enrolled Library & Information Science students with hands-on experience in academic librarianship. Interns will receive training and support from a librarian supervisor in order to assist users through the Ask A Librarian chat reference service. Additionally, interns will work in collaboration with their supervisor to conduct a project, such as preparing and delivering a workshop session, creating a research guide, or designing library outreach initiatives.
The Ask A Librarian Internship Program seeks to provide meaningful working experiences that relate to the goals and interests of the intern. BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Library & Information Science students are highly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide research assistance to Columbia University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external researchers through the Ask A Librarian chat reference service
- Conduct a project with the guidance of a librarian supervisor
- Meet with librarian supervisor once per week
- Participate in monthly all-group internship meetings
Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in a Master of Library Science (MLS) or equivalent program during participation in the internship
- Demonstrated effective communication skills Interest or demonstrated ability to provide high quality research assistance
- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends (5-8pm Monday-Friday and 12-6pm Saturday-Sunday, Eastern Time Zone)
Applicants must reside in the United States to be eligible for consideration.
Hours and Compensation
Part-time, 4 month position (Fall 2025 or Spring 2026). Pay rate is $25/hour.
How to Apply
Visit https://library.columbia.edu/about/jobs-internships/Columbia_University_Libraries_Ask-A-Librarian_Internship.html for full listing and application instructions.
Application deadline is July 16th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time