Los Angeles - LA County Library - Librarian Intern

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Salary

22.79 Hourly

Close Date

Until filled

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs professional library work under the supervision of a librarian.
• Provides library reference services for locating information and documents utilizing the appropriate technology and resources.
• Provides children's library services such as story hours and book selection.
• Assists community library staff in activities designed to increase interest in library services.
• Assists professional staff in classifying and cataloging books, documents, serials, and other library materials.
• Assists professional staff in overseeing operations of various sized community libraries.
• Prepares periodic reports on the progress of internship and assignments.
• Lifts, loads, and unloads boxes/crates of library materials when participating in outreach activities at various locations.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university* - AND - current enrollment in a Master's of Library Science program accredited by American Library Association. At the time of appointment to this position, the candidate must be enrolled in a Library internship class.

PHYSICAL CLASS II-LIGHT

Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.

LICENSE

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as Bachelor, or Master degree, or for completion of a certificate program, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization; or official certificates with your application.

 ACCREDITATION

*Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

The institution must be accredited by the publications listed above as well as the American Library Association (ALA). A list of ALA accredited programs is available on the ALA website at: http://www.ala.org/CFApps/lisdir/index.cfm.