Job detail
Library Technical Services Internship
Dominican University
#Cataloging#Technical Services#Collection Management#Springshare#Academic Library#Alma#PrimoVE#Information Studies#Library Technical Services#LIS 703
Part TimeInternOn Site0-2 yrs$15 / HOURPosted 14 hours ago
Location
River Forest, Illinois
Salary
$15 / HOUR
Quick overview
The intern will assist with cataloging, physical processing of materials, and collection management including weeding and displays. They will also gain experience using library management systems and participate in special projects.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be degree-seeking students in good standing at the School of Information Studies and eligible for US employment. Preference is given to those who have completed LIS 703 Organization of Knowledge.
postgraduate degreeWeedingCatalogingCollection ManagementCollection DevelopmentAlmaPrimoVEPhysical ProcessingLibrary Management SystemsSpringshareAcademic Library Experience
Job description
TITLE
- Library
- Technical
- Services
- Internship
- Department:
- Rebecca
- Crown
- Library
- DATES
- AVAILABLE: July 1, 2026 –
- June 30, 2027
- HOURS: Part time position, 16 hours per week, flexible work schedule
Hourly Rate
- $15.25 and tuition remission for two classes over the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semester Description: Join the Rebecca Crown Library Technical Services team to gain experience working on cataloging and processing, collection management and development, library systems, and more. This internship is highly mentored by the Technical Services Librarian and the Technical Services Coordinator. At the end of the internship, you will have gained the following experience:
- Work closely with the Technical Services Librarian and Technical Services Coordinator:
- Cataloging and physical processing of new materials
- Collection development – Select new materials for the library and purchase items
- Collection management – Perform maintenance, including weeding and displays
- Gain experience using Library Management Systems, including Alma, PrimoVE, and Springshare
- Special project opportunities
- Expand your professional network
- Professional Development opportunities
- Get practical academic library experience
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student in good standing in the School of Information Studies
- Must be eligible for US Employment
- Preference will go to those who have completed LIS 703 Organization of Knowledge
Expectation for all Dominican employees
To support the University’s mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.
Benefits
- Tuition Remission