The Robert W. Woodruff Library of Emory University is offering a paid graduate internship in Access Services during Summer 2024. During the program, the intern will gain an understanding of current trends in library access services with a focus on course reserves, including participating in the implementation of a library-curated textbook collection targeting large Emory College classes. The libraries also will provide additional learning opportunities in resource sharing/interlibrary loan, user services, stacks maintenance, and operations & access to ensure a robust overview of the Access Services units that support library users at Emory.
We welcome applicants from groups underrepresented in the library profession due to barriers such as a lack of paid training opportunities, internships, or experience outside traditional exposure to the profession. Applicants may be graduate students in any discipline with an interest in library access services. Current MLIS students and recent graduates are especially encouraged to apply.
Under the supervision of experienced Access Services staff, the successful candidate will:
Gain practical skills and experience in access services at a university library
Gain an understanding of course reserve workflows, policies, and application of copyright law
Complete a project-based assignment related to the development of a core textbook reserve collection slated for launch in Fall 2024
Gain practical experience in gathering and assessing reserve collection use data and presentation of results to stakeholders
Engage in a brief rotation through Interlibrary Loan, User Services, Stacks Operations, and Operations and Access to provide learning opportunities across all areas of Access Services
Application deadline: March 8, 2024
Applicants will be notified whether or not their application was successful by March 29, 2024
Requirements:
Candidates will:
Interested applicants should apply with the following:
Submit all documents as a single PDF to Margaret Ellingson at mwellingson@emory.edu no later than March 8, 2024
Complete application packets must be received by the deadline above for consideration
Please email completed applications and direct program questions to: