Library Graduate Assistant Internship (Paid)
Institution name:
Gateway Community & Technical College
Library type:
Academic
Introductory Information:
Location:
Boone and Covington Campus, Northern Kentucky Hours: Twenty hours per
week during the Spring 2014 semester. 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.
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.
Position Description: The Library is seeking a library or information
science graduate student for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Responsibilities:
Assists
and instructs 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, specific 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.
Contact:
To apply, please send a resume and a letter of interest to Kathy Driggers (Kathleen.driggers@kctcs.edu)
Deadline:
Fri, 12/20/2013
