Category: INT – Public

Internship Description

The intern will gain experience in programming for both adults and children, in materials selection, and in weeding the children’s and adult fiction collection.

Library/Collection Description

North Kohala Library has a small general public library collection of 20,000 items. 3,000 DVDs account for 25% of the circulation. The balance of the collection consists of popular materials for adults, children, and teens. The library has an archive room with a limited collection of materials related to the history of North Kohala.

Required Qualifications

Successful completion of the following courses:

• LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

Desired Qualifications

• Enthusiasm, friendliness, steadfastness, precision, and a willingness to learn.

Weekly Schedule

The branch can accommodate the intern’s other work and family schedules.

Goals and Outcomes

• The intern will have the opportunity to experience the process of planning, organizing, scheduling, publicizing, and presenting library programs.
• The intern will have the opportunity to select materials within a branch budget from a statewide order list.
• The intern will work with the youth services librarian and the library assistant in weeding the juvenile collection and the adult fiction collection.
• The intern will also assist with book processing, shelving, displays, circulation and other day to day tasks.

Evaluation Methods

Based on the program requirements, the branch manager will provide guidance and assessment on a regular basis.

Evaluation Schedule

Unless otherwise directed, the branch manager will evaluate the intern on a monthly basis as is done with training a new employee.

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Internship Description

Mānoa Public Library is a very busy, community centered library located in Mānoa Valley. The Young Adult librarian serves as selector and steward of the Young Adult Collection and assists the Adult Librarian with collection maintenance as needed. The main strengths of our YA collection is diversity, Fantasy, and alternative formats (graphic novels and manga). Mānoa Public Library’s patrons are voracious readers and because of this, we are consistently one of the highest circulating libraries in the entire HSPLS system.

Library/Collection Description

Mānoa Public Library is a very busy, community centered library located in Mānoa Valley. The Young Adult librarian serves as selector and steward of the Young Adult Collection and assists the Adult Librarian with collection maintenance as needed. The main strengths of our YA collection is diversity, Fantasy, and alternative formats (graphic novels and manga). Mānoa Public Library’s patrons are voracious readers and because of this, we are consistently one of the highest circulating libraries in the entire HSPLS system.

Required Qualifications

• LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

Desired Qualifications

The ideal applicant is personable and flexible. We never know who is going to walk in the door or what our days will be like so the ability to adapt is necessary. Customer service experience isn’t required but is a plus.

Weekly Schedule

Flexible depending on intern availability. Working hours are Monday, Tuesday, Saturday – 8am-5pm Wednesday and Thursday – 11am-8pm. Fridays are short days (and my off day) so they aren’t very good for hands-on experience. Two 5 hours shifts a week is preferred but we can work with the student.

Goals and Outcomes

• SLO1 – Provide Information Services
• SLO 5 – Analyze and apply knowledge about information needs and perspectives of diverse communities
• SLO6 – Demonstrate skills necessary to manage and work effectively within information organizations.

Evaluation Methods

Intern supervisor will create a rubric with metrics (does not meet expectations, meets expectations, exceeds expectations) with the intern duties including but not limited to: creating a teen booklist, providing reference services, creating two suggestion lists to send to the State Library for consideration on future order lists, two program or outreach events, one directed at young adults, one directed at general public. This rubric will be drafted and sent to the intern before their first day.

Evaluation Schedule

Day one: overview, midpoint (date TBD) check in, and final evaluation before the intern’s last day if possible.

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Internship Description

An Edna Allyn Room (EAR) internship focuses on children’s library services, collection maintenance (selection, ordering and weeding), and programming such as Storytimes, class visits and outreach. The intern would work ten hours a week & be scheduled for some hours at the Children’s Help Desk with a librarian after orientation & training. The intern will also help the librarians present programs and input information on order lists.

Library/Collection Description

The Hawaiʻi State Library is the flagship of the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System. The Edna Allyn Room for Children (EAR) has 2 full-time librarians, two part-time librarians, a technician and a student helper and holds 85,000 children’s materials. We have daily class visits where storytimes and/or tours are given. We also present “family storytimes” every Saturday morning. We have a children’s computer center, help desk and a large reference collection. The Edna Allyn Memorial Collection is unique to our library as is our Mural Room painted by Juliet May Fraser in 1934-35.

Required Qualifications

• LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services
• LIS 610 Foundations of the Information Professions

Desired Qualifications

• LIS 605 Metadata Creation for Information Organization
• Interested in Children’s Library Services
• Enjoy working with children of all ages
• Interested in working for the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System
• Be willing to try new techniques for programming
• Able to work with a team of librarians
• Skilled with Microsoft computer programs

Weekly Schedule

Flexible weekday hours depending on LIS class schedule.
Work at least two Saturday mornings a month for 2-4 hours.

Hawaiʻi State Library hours are:
Mon. 10-5, Tues., Fri., & Sat. 9-5, Wed. 10-5, Thurs.9-8, closed Sun.

Goals and Outcomes

The goal would be to:

1. Plan and present storytimes for young children with crafts
2. Create a booklist
3. Weed a particular subject area (TBD)
4. Share a reference tool with the staff each week (which might also be an on-line web site)
5. Assist with book order lists
6. Create a file with 25 child appropriate crafts, fingerplays, and songs
7. Successfully answer phone-in and/or walk-in reference questions, recording them down for future reference
8. Successfully conduct searches using library online catalog
9. Conduct class visits with reading aloud, booktalking or storytelling and library orientation.
10. Learn the library system’s policies and procedures.
11. Participate in outreach activities and attend Children’s library services meetings

Evaluation Methods

In the evaluation of the 150 hours, document new knowledge and skills were gained by the student through journal keeping and what the supervisor has observed. The intern will be working with a team of children’s librarians with our daily schedule of various children’s services activities, meetings, order lists and deadlines.

Evaluation Schedule

Together we can work on a written timeline to set goals and achievement dates. We will have weekly assignments and reviews, a mid-term evaluation and a final assessment at the end of the semester.

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Internship Description

The intern will assist and shadow the supervising librarian with reference duties and work with the librarian on selection and weeding of materials. The intern will also learn basic circulation and collection maintenance practices.

• Library Basics & Maintenance (i.e. shelving, item inspection, training, etc.)
• Collection Development
• Outreach/Implementation

Library/Collection Description

Hilo Public Library serves as the regional branch for the Island of Hawaiʻi. Our library is the largest on the island and opened on January 20, 1951. The Naha, one of two historic stones located in front of the library, is believed to be what King Kamehameha lifted to affirm the prophecy that he would united the Hawaiian Islands.

Required Qualifications

• LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to work with diverse patrons
• Effective communication
• Basic knowledge of library services
• Ability to adapt to changing situations in the work environment

Weekly Schedule

The weekly schedule must fall within the operating hours of Hilo Public Library:

Tuesday 11am-7pm
Wednesday 11am-7pm
Thursday 9am-4pm
Friday 11am-4pm
Saturday 9am-4pm

Regular hours are expected.

Goals and Outcomes

This is a unique opportunity to learn important aspects of professional librarianship in a large public library. The focus will be on reference and collection management skills applied in hands-on situations. The intern will learn more about the types of materials available and populations served in a large regional branch.

Evaluation Methods

Periodic formal and informal evaluations and discussions. Students must also prepare a mid-term progress report, a final written report, and an evaluation of the supervising librarian.

Evaluation Schedule

The supervising librarian will complete the LIS 690 evaluation form at the end of the semester.

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Internship Description

We are a large and busy regional public library with five librarians; Juvenile, Young Adult, two Adult Reference, and an Adult/Hawaiian. We have an excellent collection of 130,000 items for a multicultural and diverse patron base—especially since we are the only library in town open on Sundays. We also service many public and private schools in the area. Our public toddler storytime is every Sunday at 10:30am; school storytimes are held weekly as needed.

Library/Collection Description

Public librarian internship would focus on all collection areas to give internees an experiencing working with the different librarians.  This includes: children’s/YA/AV/Adult library services, collection development (selection, ordering, & weeding), & programming (storytimes, class visits, and general public programs). The intern would work 10-15 hours a week. Internees can also select a project to complete by the end of the internship in their area of choice.

Required Qualifications

• Pre-requisite: LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

Desired Qualifications

• LIS 605 Metadata Creation for Information Organizations
• Interest in public library services
• Ability to communicate with patrons of various ages, ethnic groups, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to work as a team player
• Familiarity with Horizon iPac (Additional training will be provided)

Weekly Schedule

Flexible; prefer some Sunday hours.

Temporary Library hours:
Sun: 10am-4pm
Mon & Tues: 10am-7pm
Weds & Thurs 10am-6pm
Fri 11am-4pm

May also consider doing a distance learning internship with a focus on digital services, creating resource material for the library, and assisting on current projects.

Goals and Outcomes

• Provide reference services to walk-in and telephone patrons of all ages.
• Successfully conduct searches using our Horizon database.
• Instruct patrons in the use of the Public Access Catalog and other electronic databases available at the library
• Assist in collection development—selecting materials for the collection and/or weeding part of the collection
• Complete one or more projects that may include: Conduct a pre-school storytime and craft, a booktalk, planning and organizing a library program, assist in analyzing a collection, and any other ongoing project.

Evaluation Methods

• Informal feedback on a weekly basis to clarify expectations and evaluate progress.
• Written evaluation using LIS 690 Student Evaluation Form

Evaluation Schedule

• Weekly oral dialogue
• Written evaluation – midterm and final

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Internship Description

Provide general reference and reader’s advisory. Assist Library Assistants in basic circulation services. Select an area in the collection (adult, young adult, juvenile or reference) to analyze and evaluate for currency and scope. Assist Librarian in weeding and selecting material for collection development in the area evaluated. Work with a librarian to plan and execute a program.

Library/Collection Description

Kalihi-Pālama Public Library services an area of which spans from Kalihi Valley to Sand Island, east to Pālama and west to Fort Shafter. Schools include Farrington High School. and Kamehameha Schools. The collection includes 57,000 volumes and reflects the needs of the community.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services
• Completion of, or currently enrolled in, LIS 615 Collection Management

Desired Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Able to handle several tasks at once on a busy desk
• Desire to learn the operations of a medium-sized public library
• Any advanced LIS reference courses
• Experience with HSPLS apps and online resources.

Weekly Schedule

Flexible. During open hours:

• Mon and Wed: 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
• Tues., Thurs., Fri., and Sat.: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Closed on Sundays and Holidays.

Goals and Outcomes

Intern will have basic reference and circulation skills and experience in collection development and planning programs for the community.

Evaluation Methods

At the start of the internship, the intern and supervisor will create specific goals and timelines for the semester. Throughout the semester, the intern and supervisor will meet every other week to evaluate his/her progress. At the end of the semester, successful completion of the internship will be determined by met and unmet goals and intern’s and supervisor’s evaluation of work.

Evaluation Schedule

The supervising librarian will complete the LIS 690 Evaluation Form at the end of the semester.

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Internship Description

The internship will give the intern valuable experience with community outreach and programming in the Public Library setting. Interns will be expected to propose and conduct two programs or community outreach initiatives. Additionally, the intern will work the library’s reference desk and learn about the public library’s collection development process and initiatives.

Library/Collection Description

Nānākuli Public Library is the newest library branch in the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System. The library serves the communities of Māʻili and Nānākuli, a total population of about 26,500. The library offers a growing collection of roughly 25,000 books, DVDs, and CDs. Most of the library’s collection is comprised of popular/recent materials as well as a few classic titles. The library is unique in that it was built with a lot of community input and offers multiple meeting room spaces for the public to rent out and a recording studio designed to record oral histories of the community.

Required Qualifications

Successful completion of:

• LIS 601 – Introduction to Reference & Information Services

Desired Qualifications

Interest in community outreach and programming in the Public Library setting.

Weekly Schedule

Mon 4-8, Wed 10-2, Saturday 10-2 (hours are flexible and can be tailored to the intern’s school schedule)

Goals and Outcomes

The intern will gain experience assessing the library’s service community, providing Reference Services, and planning and conducting targeted programs.

Evaluation Methods

Supervising librarian will give the intern a midterm evaluation and a final evaluation following the LIS 690 evaluation form.

Evaluation Schedule

Midterm evaluation will be given at the end of the eighth week and the final evaluation will be given at the end of internship.

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Internship Description

150 hours of observation and assistance in programming, collection development & maintenance, reference & readers’ advisory, promotions & displays, outreach & publicity, public service.

Library/Collection Description

At 18,000+ square-feet, the Kīhei branch is the largest of any public library in Maui County.  Our collection is amongst Maui County’s largest as well, at roughly 78,000 items. Kīhei Public Library has a robust children’s collection and offers ongoing weekly storytimes as well as special programs every month.

Required Qualifications

Successful completion of:

• LIS 610 Foundations of the Information Professions
• LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

Desired Qualifications

Customer service skills, computer skills including familiarity with Hawaiʻi State Public Library Systems’ online databases, understanding of basic principles and ethics of librarianship.

Weekly Schedule

Flexible hours depending on the LIS class schedule of the intern and programming needs of the library.

Intern will work an average of 12-15 hours per week, with eight hours being on Saturdays.

Goals and Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the intern will have some tools for beginning work as a children’s/young adult librarian. The intern will have a written plan for doing two Toddler Storytimes and two Preschool Storytimes. She or he will have a strategy for evaluating and updating one of Kīhei Public Library’s young adult or juvenile collections. The intern will have a personal list of books that she or he can recommend to children on different topics & genres and for different age levels in preparation for readers’ advisory. The intern will become familiar with Kīhei Public Library’s youth collections and will assist with weeding and recommending titles for addition to the collection. The intern will become well-versed in some of the library’s online databases. The intern will observe and assist with the procedures for special programming from inception to funding, promotion & publicity, to the launching of the program and follow-up.

Evaluation Methods

A general timeline will be created to hold the student accountable for learning goals and completion of assigned projects. The intern will meet with the supervising librarian at the halfway point of the internship and at the end to review. Intern will document experience in the form of weekly journals or log entries; frequent check-ins with intern to see if there are any concerns prior to the midterm and final evaluation.

Evaluation Schedule

Two formal review sessions, one at the mid-point of the internship and one at the end. Dates TBD.

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Internship Description

We can offer a wide range of public library services, including the following: children’s storytelling, reader’s advisory, collection development, reference services, use of the Horizon library automation system, program planning and execution, and participation in staff meetings. The internship may also include special projects as agreed upon by the supervising librarian and the intern.

Library/Collection Description

We are a medium-sized suburban library. The facility opened in October 1962 and is adjacent to the ʻĀina Haina Shopping Center. We are located close to several schools and serve a large retired population. Consequently, the collection of over 58,000 items focuses on children and popular reading.

Required Qualifications

• LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

Desired Qualifications

• Good oral and written skills
• Ability to work with the public

Weekly Schedule

We are open Tuesday 12-7pm; Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 9am-4pm; Friday 11am-4pm; Sunday, Monday Closed.

Goals and Outcomes

• Broad exposure to the public library environment, encompassing both youth and adult services.
• Exposure to the functioning of the statewide library system, including intralibrary loans and materials selection/purchasing.
• Working knowledge of Horizon functions.
• Overall knowledge of the role each staff member plays in daily operation of the library.

Evaluation Methods

At the start of the internship, the intern and supervisor will meet to determine specific evaluative criteria.

Evaluation Schedule

The supervising librarian will complete the LIS 690 Evaluation Form at the end of the semester.

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Internship Description

• Library Basics & Maintenance (i.e. shelving, item inspection, training, etc.) 20%,
• Collection Development 10%,
• Research & Analysis (i.e. researching other libraries programs or finding out about other institutions in the community) 20%,
• Outreach/Implementation (i.e. drafting ideas, posting flyers, executing ideas, program shadowing, etc.) 40%,
• Other 10%

Library/Collection Description

Honokaʻa Public Library is a small public library serving the Honokaʻa and Paʻauilo communities as the local Hawaiʻi State Public Library System branch. Our historic plantation style building houses about 20,000 items including books, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs as well as a selection of archival materials.

Required Qualifications

• LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to work with a variety of people
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work independently (given guidelines)
• Basic knowledge of library services
• Willingness to learn

Weekly Schedule

The weekly schedule must fall within the operating hours of Honokaʻa Public Library: Monday and Thursday: 11:00am-7:00pm (closed for lunch from 2:00-3:00), Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00am-4:00pm (closed for lunch from 12:00-1:00), and Friday 12:00pm-4:00pm. Regular hours are expected.

Goals and Outcomes

• Learn and apply library policies and procedures
• Apply statistic-based analysis and branch Collection Development Policy to one or more of the library collections
• With guidance, research, shadow and assess information services for specific users and communities
• Conduct searches using the library databases

Evaluation Methods

At the start of the internship, the intern and supervisor will create specific goals and timelines for the semester. Throughout the semester, the intern and supervisor will meet weekly to verbally evaluate his/her progress. At the end of the semester, successful completion of the internship will be determined by met and unmet goals and intern’s and supervisor’s evaluation of work.

Evaluation Schedule

Weekly (verbal) with an end of semester review (written).

Contact Information

Internship Description

This internship will provide the opportunity to observe and participate in collection management, reference, programming and other aspects of operations in a large public library. The applicant will be able to work at 4 different reference desks, Adult Nonfiction; Adult Fiction, Audio Visual and Hawaiiana; Young Adult and Children’s.

Library/Collection Description

Kapolei Public Library is the newest and second largest of the 51 libraries in the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System. The Library’s collection, which is now approximately up to 125,000 items, will grow considerably over the next year. We have a full time staff of 24, and emphasize providing quality programming and public service in a friendly, yet professional, environment.

Required Qualifications

Completed or concurrent enrollment in:

• LIS 601 Introduction to Reference and Information Services
• LIS 610 Foundations of the Information Profession

Desired Qualifications

• Willingness to learn the principles and practices of professional librarianship, with an emphasis on reference and collection management.
• Reliable self-starter who is able to work with minimum supervision
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Weekly Schedule

Flexible; the Library is open 6 days and two evenings (Tues., Wed.) a week. 10 hours a week, for 15 weeks, totaling 150 hours.

Goals and Outcomes

This is a unique opportunity to learn important aspects of professional librarianship in a large public library. Reference, collection management and programming skills will be learned in a hands-on situation.

Evaluation Methods

Periodic formal and informal evaluations and discussions.

Evaluation Schedule

The supervising librarian will complete the LIS 690 Evaluation Form at the end of the semester.

Contact Information

Internship Description

Provide general reference services including: teaching the public to search the catalog, internet, and online database, use word processing programs, and library e-resources. Special projects as agreed upon.

Library/Collection Description

Waiʻanae Public Library is a small library serving a population of 28,000 on the Westside coast from Māʻili to Mākaha. Schools include Waʻianae H.S., Intermediate, and Elementary as well as several charter schools. The collection includes 54,520 volumes.

Required Qualifications

• LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

Desired Qualifications

• Good communication skills
• Interest in working with the public

Weekly Schedule

Flexible depending on LIS class schedule. The library is open 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Mon-Sat and 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wed. Intern should be able to work at least one Saturday and one evening a month.

Goals and Outcomes

A basic understanding of public service in a small community centered library.

Evaluation Methods

At the start of the internship, the supervisor and intern will establish specific goals and criteria. The supervisor will provide training, support, and informal feedback throughout the internship.

Evaluation Schedule

The supervising librarian will complete the LIS 690 Evaluation Form at the end of the semester.

Contact Information

Internship Description

Intern will work at both Adult Reference and Children’s Reference, conduct library orientations/tours upon request, host a library program, perform a storytime, and weed a portion of the Adult collection.

Library/Collection Description

Pearl City Public Library is a regional library serving the needs of the Pearl City community and the Leeward area. Our collections include Adult, Young Adult, Juvenile, microfilm, foreign languages, and audiovisual materials. We are also a repository for Hawaiʻi State and Navy documents.

Required Qualifications

Successful completion of the following courses:

• LIS 615 Collection Management
• LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

Desired Qualifications

• Strong Internet and computer skills
• Strong customer service skills

Weekly Schedule

Flexible but prefer some Sunday hours; the library is open 6 days a week. Public Service Hours: Sunday 10-5, Monday and Tuesday 12-8, Wednesday and Thursday 9-5, Friday 1-5, Closed on Saturdays/Holidays.

Goals and Outcomes

Learn about issues related to public libraries and receive training/experience as a public librarian.

Evaluation Methods

Supervisor will go over goals and expectations at the beginning of Internship.

Evaluation Schedule

Students are formally evaluated mid-way through the semester, and at its end.

Contact Information

Internship Description

Currently unavailable due to renovations. Updated: 1-24-20

A student’s internship at McCully-Mo‘ili‘ili Public Library can include training and experience in the following professional areas: Reference services for all ages; Readers Advisory for all ages; Practical application of the Dewey Decimal System; Training and experience with the Horizon Automated Circulation System; Program planning and execution.

Library/Collection Description

The internship is based in a large and busy urban public library with reference desks on each of its two floors. The collection of 100,000 items is housed in a building of 16,500 square feet. The community is diverse and multicultural, with a wide range of educational backgrounds. The largest Korean-language collection in the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System is located at this library.

The staff is comprised of twenty employees, including four librarians. The library has a strong volunteer base and a very supportive Friends group.

Required Qualifications

Successful completion of LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services.

Desired Qualifications

• Good language and social skills
• Interest in public libraries
• Basic reference skills
• Familiarity with Internet
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously

Weekly Schedule

Flexible, but interns should be able to work at least part of two Saturdays each month.

Goals and Outcomes

Students will become familiar with reference sources and services basic to a large public library. The expected outcome will be the provision of quick and accurate solutions to library user’s needs. The student should emerge from the internship with a solid basis of public library philosophy and practical operations.

Evaluation Methods

The librarians who work with the intern will provide training, support, and informal feedback throughout the internship.

Evaluation Schedule

Students are formally evaluated mid-way through the semester, and at its end.

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