Boston Public Library

Internship Opportunity

Children’s/Youth Services

 

Date:  Summer 2008

Internship Location: 

Current openings at the following locations: 

  • Central Library, Young Adult Room
  • Charlestown Branch
  • Honan-Allston Branch
  • Parker Hill Branch

Site Supervisor:  Varies

SUMMARY: Internship placement in youth services at the central library or in one of the Boston Public Library’s twenty seven neighborhood branches.  The intern will shadow the children’s or young adults’ librarian to experience first hand the role of youth services in a busy urban library system.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The intern will observe and assist children’s and/or young adults’ librarians with the following:

  • Programming for children of all ages
  • Collection development
  • Baby/toddler/preschool story hours
  • Readers advisory
  • Homework help (print and virtual resources)
  • Assistance with library computers and the internet
  • Outreach at schools or community events
  • Creating flyers, book lists, bulletin boards, displays

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Currently enrolled in a degree seeking under graduate or graduate level program.
  • Course work and interest in Children’s Literature/Librarianship
  • Interest in working with children of all ages
  • General working knowledge of libraries
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong computer skills
  • All interns are subject to the City’s Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) policy and may not begin an internship until they have successfully cleared CORI.

 

SCHEDULE (number of hours/week):  May vary depending on internship guidelines but not to exceed 15-20 hours/week.

To apply for an internship submit the following documents to hr@bpl.org:

  1. Cover letter and resume
  2. Internship Application
  3. Description of Internship/Practicum Program

 

 

Click here for Internship Criteria and Guidelines