Library Graduate Assistant Internship (Paid)
Institution name:
Gateway Community & Technical College
Library type:
Academic
Introductory Information:
Gateway
Community and Technical College provides high quality, affordable,
accessible, and inclusive postsecondary education and training resulting
in a positive contribution to the economic vitality of the region and
enhanced quality of life for all citizens. Partnerships with school
districts, colleges, universities, business and industry, and the
community at large are part of our seamless system of
entrepreneurial-learning which creates pathways to success through
certificate, diploma, associate degree and transfer programs;
developmental, adult, and continuing education; workforce and customized
training; support services for the enhancement of student learning and
success. Gateway Community and Technical College is a member of the
Kentucky Community and Technical College System and is a public two-year
degree granting institution serving the Northern Kentucky Region.
Responsibilities:
:
Assists and instruct patrons in using and learning to independently
access library databases, printer, scanners, optical reader, copier;
Performs inventory of materials at library; Makes ID cards for students,
staff and faculty and keeps records for all IDs; Maintains Reference
collection, collection on reserve, magazines, mailbox, archives,
bulletin board, and circulating paperbacks; Assist with requesting NKU
books, courier and library holds; Assist with special projects; Contact
person for overdue materials from NKU; Others duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
:
Successful completion of a core, graduate-level information sources and
services course; excellent oral and written communication skills; a
commitment to the educational role of academic reference faculty; an
ability to work well with library users with varying levels of
information literacy experience and skills; ability to work in
collaborative relationships with a variety of library faculty, staff,
and other graduate, and student assistants. Applicants should currently
be enrolled in an MLIS/MLS program at an accredited university. Some
on-the-job training will be provided, specifically for each campus, but
applicants should have a general understanding of library principals.
The successful candidate will report to the Interim Director of the
Library and Information Services.
Salary and Benefits:
The
Library Graduate Assistant will be a paid position of 20 hours a week at
a rate of $11 an hour. Work schedules vary to accommodate needs of both
the library graduate student’s schedule and that of the library. No
work assignments will be made during College holidays.
Contact:
To apply, please send a resume and a letter of interest to Kathy Driggers (Kathleen.driggers@kctcs.edu)
Deadline:
Fri, 09/06/2013
