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Emory Libraries Summer Internships

Guide to applying to Emory Libraries Summer Internships

Application Timeline

Applications for Summer 2025 Internships are currently being accepted.

Application are due by January 21, 2025

Candidates will be notified by February 28, 2025

Access Services Internship

The Robert W. Woodruff Library of Emory University offers a paid graduate internship in Access Services during Summer 2025. During the program, the intern will gain an understanding of current trends in Access Services with a focus on public services, reference inquiry, and assessment. Exposure and experience in interlibrary loan, course reserves, stacks maintenance and operations, and access will be provided to ensure a robust overview of the many units with Access Services that support the user experience at Emory Libraries. Scheduled weekly meetings with an Access Services mentor will offer support and guidance to foster professional growth and development.

Under the supervision of experienced Access Services staff, the successful candidate will:

  • Gain practical skills and experience in public services at an academic library
  • Gain an understanding of basic reference inquiry with emphasis on virtual research support
  • Gain practical experience in assessing reference inquiry and communicating results to stakeholders
  • Gain practical experience with the Springshare suite of applications that support the work of Access Services
  • Engage in a brief rotation through stacks maintenance, interlibrary loan, course reserves and operations and access to provide exposure and experience in all areas of Access Services


 

 

Candidates will: 

  • identify as a member of an underrepresented community
  • demonstrate an interest in librarianship, specifically access services, course reserves and/or textbook affordability initiatives in academic libraries
  • be currently enrolled in or have recently completed a graduate program (any field) 
  • be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  • reside in Atlanta, GA, for the duration of the program. We cannot offer the program virtually. 

Interested applicants should apply with the following: 

  • Resume/CV

  • Cover letter
    • describing your interest in academic librarianship, specifically access services
    • explaining what you hope to learn and gain from participating in this internship
    • noting any previous experience or relevant course work (if any)
  • Contact information for three references, specifically current or previous mentors, professors, or employers.
  • Graduate school transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable)

Submit all documents as a single PDF to Lyndon Batiste at lyndon.batiste@emory.edu no later than January 21, 2025

Complete application packets must be received by the deadline above for consideration

Please email completed applications and direct program questions to: