City of Valley NE
Library Intern
City of Valley NE, Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States, 68410
Description
This is a part-time temporary position (roughly 10 hours per week for a duration of 10 weeks), made possible by the Nebraska Library Internship Grant Program through the Nebraska Library Commission, meant to introduce a high school or college student to the varied and exciting work of Nebraska libraries.
Essential Functions and Duties
Explore different functions of the library.Perform a range of day-to day tasks of the library including but not limited to
Assisting patrons in finding materials they're looking for in our physical collections.Checking materials in and out at the circulation desk.Keeping a daily tally of visitors and service usage for statistical reporting.Assisting with keeping the library neat.
Help maintain the cozy, small city atmosphere by chatting with patrons appropriately.Help with programs as time and interest allows.Help to arrange collections and displays as time and interest allows.Help to create promotional materials as time and interest allows.Perform related duties and projects as assigned by the Library Director or as your own initiative and talents suggest.Skills and Abilities
Required skills:
Must be at least 16 years of age.Currently a high school or college student.Never employed by a library nor an intern at a library (There are no restrictions about library volunteers).Strong interest and desire to learn more about libraries.Strong English communication skills to assist patrons who may have difficulty expressing themselves in person and on the telephone.Ability to reach for books about two feet away from the inside of the circulation desk counter and handle them during check-out/check-in.Preferred skills:
User-level computer skills, e.g: document management, email, and data entry.Emotional intelligence and ability to cope with situations such as when patrons having a difficult time emotionally, are in conflict with other patrons, or are living with a mental illness.
Physical Requirements
Activities:
Sitting Frequent
Standing Frequent
Walking Frequent
Reaching Frequent
Climbing Stairs Occasional
Bending Frequent
Squatting Frequent
Kneeling Occasional
Crawling Occasional
Twist/Turn Frequent
Simple Grasping Occasional
Fine Manipulation Occasional
Handling Occasional
Lifting:
Waist Level 15# Occasional
Chair to Floor 15# Occasional
Above Shoulder 15# Occasional
Push/Pull: 50# Occasional
Carry:
Right 15# Occasional
Left 15# Occasional
Use of Feet Foot Controls
Left Not at all
Right Not at all
Supervision Received and Exercised
Reports to Library Director; and receives policy direction and general administrative direction from the Library Director, Library Board and City Administrator, respectively. Exercises direct supervision over Library volunteers.
This is a part-time temporary position (roughly 10 hours per week for a duration of 10 weeks), made possible by the Nebraska Library Internship Grant Program through the Nebraska Library Commission, meant to introduce a high school or college student to the varied and exciting work of Nebraska libraries.
Essential Functions and Duties
Explore different functions of the library.Perform a range of day-to day tasks of the library including but not limited to
Assisting patrons in finding materials they're looking for in our physical collections.Checking materials in and out at the circulation desk.Keeping a daily tally of visitors and service usage for statistical reporting.Assisting with keeping the library neat.
Help maintain the cozy, small city atmosphere by chatting with patrons appropriately.Help with programs as time and interest allows.Help to arrange collections and displays as time and interest allows.Help to create promotional materials as time and interest allows.Perform related duties and projects as assigned by the Library Director or as your own initiative and talents suggest.Skills and Abilities
Required skills:
Must be at least 16 years of age.Currently a high school or college student.Never employed by a library nor an intern at a library (There are no restrictions about library volunteers).Strong interest and desire to learn more about libraries.Strong English communication skills to assist patrons who may have difficulty expressing themselves in person and on the telephone.Ability to reach for books about two feet away from the inside of the circulation desk counter and handle them during check-out/check-in.Preferred skills:
User-level computer skills, e.g: document management, email, and data entry.Emotional intelligence and ability to cope with situations such as when patrons having a difficult time emotionally, are in conflict with other patrons, or are living with a mental illness.
Physical Requirements
Activities:
Sitting Frequent
Standing Frequent
Walking Frequent
Reaching Frequent
Climbing Stairs Occasional
Bending Frequent
Squatting Frequent
Kneeling Occasional
Crawling Occasional
Twist/Turn Frequent
Simple Grasping Occasional
Fine Manipulation Occasional
Handling Occasional
Lifting:
Waist Level 15# Occasional
Chair to Floor 15# Occasional
Above Shoulder 15# Occasional
Push/Pull: 50# Occasional
Carry:
Right 15# Occasional
Left 15# Occasional
Use of Feet Foot Controls
Left Not at all
Right Not at all
Supervision Received and Exercised
Reports to Library Director; and receives policy direction and general administrative direction from the Library Director, Library Board and City Administrator, respectively. Exercises direct supervision over Library volunteers.