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

Posted May 20, 2021

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