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City of Southfield

Library Intern

Southfield, MI · On-site

$16/hr

Southfield Public Library Internship 2-year position 30-40 hours per week, including day, evening and weekend hours Interns are an integral part of the Southfield Public Library's operations. During ...

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Library Intern

Southfield, MI · On-site

$16/hr

Internship Opportunity 2-year position 30-40 hours per week, including day, evening and weekend ... Assisting librarians with library programs and learning to develop and facilitate your own programs

City of Southfield, MI

Library Intern

Southfield, MI · On-site

$15 - $16/hr

Library - Administration Opening Date: 06/16/2026 Closing Date: 7/1/2026 12:00 AM Eastern Equal ... During an internship, you will gain experience working with all ages on the public service desks ...

City of Southfield, MI

Library Intern

Southfield, MI · On-site

$16/hr

Library - Administration Opening Date: 06/16/2026 Closing Date: 7/1/2026 12:00 AM Eastern Equal ... During an internship, you will gain experience working with all ages on the public service desks ...

America's Test Kitchen

Library Intern

Boston, MA · On-site

$15/hr

This paid, part-time internship is a 6 to 10 hour/week position and an opportunity to gain experience in all facets of small special library management. (Please note that the 6 to 10 hours includes ...

America's Test Kitchen

Library Intern

Boston, MA

$15/hr

This paid, part-time internship is a 6 to 10 hour/week position and an opportunity to gain experience in all facets of small special library management. (Please note that the 6 to 10 hours includes ...

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America's Test Kitchen

Library Intern

Boston, MA · On-site

$15/hr

This paid, part-time internship is a 6 to 10 hour/week position and an opportunity to gain experience in all facets of small special library management. (Please note that the 6 to 10 hours includes ...

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As of Jul 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for library internships in the United States is $62,056.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,500.00 and $72,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are library internships?

Library internships are temporary, practical work experiences offered by libraries to students or recent graduates interested in library and information science. These internships provide hands-on training in various library operations, such as cataloging, reference services, digital archiving, and community programming. Interns gain valuable skills, professional development, and insight into library careers, which can enhance their future job prospects in the field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Library Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Library Intern, you need a basic understanding of library organization, strong research abilities, and often enrollment in or completion of coursework in library science or a related field. Familiarity with library management systems, cataloging software, and digital databases is typically important. Attention to detail, customer service orientation, and effective communication help interns excel in assisting patrons and supporting library operations. These skills and qualities ensure that interns contribute efficiently to library services and gain valuable experience for future library roles.

What types of projects or tasks can I expect to work on during a library internship?

As a library intern, you can expect to engage in a variety of tasks that support daily library operations and programming. Common assignments include assisting patrons with research or locating materials, cataloging new resources, preparing displays, supporting community events, and updating digital records. Interns often have the opportunity to collaborate with librarians on special projects, such as organizing educational workshops or developing outreach materials. This hands-on experience helps you gain exposure to different aspects of librarianship while building practical skills relevant to future roles in the field.
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Library Intern

Library Intern

City of Southfield

Southfield, MI • On-site

$16/hr

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Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Southfield Public Library Internship

2-year position 30-40 hours per week, including day, evening and weekend hours

Interns are an integral part of the Southfield Public Library's operations. During an internship, you will gain experience working with all ages on the public service desks, providing reference and reader's advisory service. You will assist patrons with their mobile devices and show them how to use our digital collections. Programming experience will be gained by assisting librarians with library programs and learning to develop and facilitate your own programs. You will learn collection development by being responsible for assigned collections. You will have an opportunity to create and maintain book displays. The overall goal of the library internships is to provide students with real life library experience and guidance while working alongside professional librarians.

Bachelor's Degree

Current enrollment in a Master's degree program in Library and Information Science at the time of hire

Willingness to work collaboratively

Customer service experience

Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite or Canva

Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 and TEAMS

Experience working with social media platforms, video content creation and streaming video

Web design and development experience

Understanding of scripting languages

$15.00/hour first year; $16.00/hour second year

Vacation, sick, personal business leave and paid holidays

Heath insurance

Tuition reimbursement allowance

Incentive bonus upon completion of the 2-year position

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