[kids-lib] Summer Internships at Beaverton City Library

[Victoria Campbell]

Hello

We will have 3 internships this summer at the Beaverton City Library,
two in children's and one in young adult.  Please read more about them
below if you are interested.  Please forward this email to potential
interested parties.

Thanks, 

Victoria Campbell

Beaverton City Library

 

Young Adult Division Summer Reading Program Intern

 

Job Overview

Occupation:               Intern

Type:                           Summer

Hours/Week:              12 (with occasional  evening/weekend work)

Salary:                         Unpaid

Posted Date:              March 25, 2009

Closing Date:              Until Filled

Start Date:                  May 26, 2009 (negotiable)

End Date:                    August 28, 2009 (negotiable)

 

Job Details

Location:  Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th, Beaverton, OR 97005

Description:  Join Beaverton City Library for a fun-packed summer
serving teens, grades 6-12!  The Summer Reading Program Intern in Teen
Services plays an integral part in implementing a yearly program that
draws approximately 1,200 teens.  The Teen Division SRP intern will be a
general assistant to the Teen Services Librarians working on various
projects to help ensure the success of the Summer Reading program,
including: assisting with programming; designing & constructing displays
& decorations; completing administrative tasks such as data entry,
copying, phoning, prize processing; helping with reference & readers
advisory projects; assisting with web projects; and other tasks to help
promote and implement Teen Services and the Teen Summer Reading program.

Qualifications: Self-motivated and able to work independently;
Responsible and dependable; Organizational and time management skills;
Willing to learn new skills and teach others; Able to complete tasks in
a timely manner; Willing to complete tasks as assigned; Good people
skills; computer proficient; advanced clerical skills; Previous work or
volunteer experience in a library is helpful; Coursework in library
science or secondary education is helpful.

Benefits:  *Gain experience working with teens *Build skills in program
implementation, project completion, and leadership *Gain experience
working within deadlines and established procedures *Receive a letter of
reference upon successful completion of the Internship *Acquire samples
for your professional portfolio *Enriched understanding of library
service to the young adult population. ** Library school students will
receive training in collection development.



Application Procedure: Please send a resume and cover letter to Jennifer
Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator, Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th,
Beaverton, OR 97005 or email to jjohnson at ci.beaverton.or.us  If you have
questions call us at 503.526-3703.  Visit our web site:
www.beavertonlibrary.org/teens/

 


Employer Information

Employer:                    Beaverton City Library, City of Beaverton

Address:                      12375 SW 5th Street 

City, State, Zip:            Beaverton, OR 97005

 

Contact Information

Contact:                       Jennifer Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator

Phone Number:           503.526-3703

Email Address:                        jjohnson at ci.beaverton.or.us 

 

Position Title: Children's Division Summer Reading Program Intern

Location: Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th, Beaverton, OR 97005
Department: Children's Division
Supervisor: Children's Division Volunteer Coordinator

Length of Commitment: May 26 to August 28, negotiable but must be
available through August 16, 2009. (One position could work May 15 to
August 15)

Time Involvement:  20 hours/week, some weekend and/or evenings,
negotiable. NOTE:  We will select 2 Interns to cover Monday through
Saturday each week.  One intern must be available Wednesday afternoons.
We also need someone who could work Tuesday mid-day or Thursday morning
for community outreach.



PURPOSE OF SRP INTERNSHIPS

Join Beaverton City Library for a fun-packed summer!  The Summer Reading
Program Intern in Children's Services plays an integral part in
implementing a yearly program that draws approximately 3000 children.
Each spring we select an Intern who will grow and build their
organizational and leadership skills as they coordinate the work of
approximately 40 teen volunteers and help children in SRP activities.

 

HOW THIS INTERNSHIP BENEFITS

THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM INTERN

*The Intern will have an opportunity to put theory into practice as they
apply what they have learned in education, psychology, and
communications classes.

*The Intern will build skills in program implementation.

*The intern will gain experience working within deadlines.

*The Intern will receive a letter of reference upon successful
completion of the Internship, up to 240 hours of volunteer experience in
a public service setting.   

*The Intern may take digital photos of programs and activities for their
professional portfolio.  Digital photos may be duplicated for use in the
Children's Services Web Page. (With signed consent forms on file for
adults and children photographed)

 

HOW THIS INTERNSHIP BENEFITS 

THE BEAVERTON CITY LIBRARY CHILDREN'S SERVICES DIVISION

*Provides the public the opportunity to experience receiving services
from trained teens and college students who desire to serve the
community

*Contributes to the efforts of a very active Youth Services staff as
they implement the Summer Reading Program.  

*Provide much-needed assistance with direct customer service related to
signing children up for SRP, answering questions about the program, and
giving out prizes to children who complete their reading.  Under the
supervision of the Librarian on duty, help children with computers,
answer directional questions, and assist volunteers who have questions
or concerns.  

*Complete special projects that will augment the work of professional
staff.  Examples: maintain the SRP prize book collection; prepare craft
materials; run errands related to SRP events; shelve heavily circulating
materials in the Children's Area, and train volunteers to complete these
tasks.

Position Summary: 
The Children's Division SRP intern will be a general assistant to the
Children's Librarians working on various projects to help ensure the
success of the Summer Reading program. The Intern will schedule, train,
and supervise volunteers during the summer months and oversee
implementation of weekly SRP performances. The program includes reading
incentives and fun programs.

Major Responsibilities: 
Organizes and establishes a time schedule for volunteers to work
prearranged hours; coordinates and schedules volunteers to work assigned
hours; learns and then teaches skills to volunteers for specific tasks;
provides direct supervision to teen volunteers during their shifts. The
intern will train volunteers how to register children for the reading
program, shelve materials in the Children's Area, help with library
programs for children, and set up library displays. S/he will learn how
to recognize learning styles and talents of volunteers and use this
knowledge to assign appropriate tasks.  Interns will interact directly
with children through community storytimes. The SRP Intern will work on
various projects promoting and implementing the summer reading program
including large group activities, display work, and data entry. **
Library school students will receive training in collection development.

Qualifications: 

Self-motivated and able to work independently

Responsible and dependable

Organizational and time management skills

Willing to learn new skills and teach others 

Able to complete tasks in a timely manner

Willing to complete tasks as assigned

Good people skills; computer proficient; advanced clerical skills  

Previous work or volunteer experience with children and teens, or
customer service is helpful.

 

Have Questions?  Contact Jennifer Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator,
503-526-3703 or jjohnson at ci.beaverton.or.us   

 

Want to learn more about Beaverton City Library?  Visit our website at
www.beavertonlibrary.org  

 

Want to Apply?  Please send a resume and cover letter to Jennifer
Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator, Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th,
Beaverton, OR 97005 or email to jjohnson at ci.beaverton.or.us 

 

Deadline:  Until filled.

 

 


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