[Libs-Or] Free online resources for engaging Library Interns

[June BASS]

Are you a staff member or volunteer at a library that currently hosts
interns? Are you looking for great resources on how to do so thoughtfully,
creatively, and effectively?   Alternatively, is your library considering
hosting interns but not sure how to start?



Multnomah County Library is thrilled to announce the launch of several new
– *FREE! -* comprehensive tools and
resources<http://libraryinterns.blogspot.com/>for libraries seeking to
engage interns.



Developed and hosted by Multnomah County Library (thanks to the generous
support of the State of Oregon’s Library Services & Technology Act
Program), these free online resources were crafted to help your library
design, build, and implement a library internship program that will meet
the needs of your library as well as help you find – and effectively engage
– qualified interns for a myriad of potential projects and roles.



Free online tools and resources include:


   - *·         A comprehensive downloadable and/or printable toolkit;*
   - *·         Several online training tutorials for interns;*
   - *·         A training curriculum and slideshow for preparing staff to
   partner with library interns; and*
   - *·         Links to additional library internship resources to explore.
   *



To download, save, or simply just check out these resources, please visit
our website at *http://libraryinterns.blogspot.com/*<http://libraryinterns.blogspot.com/>.
Please also help us spread the word by sharing this email and/or our
website with your peers and colleagues in the field.



Thank you…here’s to the successful engagement of interns at your library!



June Bass,CVA
Volunteer Services Manager
Multnomah County Library
205 NE Russell
Portland, OR 97212
503-988-5443
juneb at multcolib.org
multcolib.org/vol
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