Category: INT – College or University

Internship Description

Duties and projects include reference and circulation desks, technical services, student instruction and library tours, and any tasks or projects that are appropriate to the library’s needs and the intern’s level of expertise.

Library/Collection Description

University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Library’s mission is to provide resources and services to stimulate intellectual curiosity and to facilitate learning and research within the academic community. We are a proactive organization that addresses issues, anticipates trends, and sets its agenda with the needs of the current and future college community in mind.

Required Qualifications

• LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with basic library procedures and the MCC library reference resources

Weekly Schedule

Will be scheduled in minimum 1-hour segments, between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. May be modified to include Saturdays after intern is familiar with operations.

Goals and Outcomes

Gain experience in tasks and projects, familiarity with Maui College Library’s reference resources, experience working with library personnel and users, and experience in technical services.

Evaluation Methods

Intern will be evaluated on reliability, evidence of increasing competence in library duties, ability to interpret and follow through on instructions and assignments, and evidence of interest level. Format will be reports to and discussion with supervising librarian.

Evaluation Schedule

Evaluation will be done mid-course and at completion of internship.

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Internship Description

Work in a general academic library requires a wide variety of skills. The intern may receive hands-on training and practical experience in one or more areas of librarianship, e.g., administration, reference service, access services, technical services, collection development, archives, special collections, etc. Internships can be customized depending on the interests of the intern and the goals of the library.

Library/Collection Description

The Edwin H. Mookini Library, completed in 1981, serves as the general academic library for both UH Hilo and Hawai‘i Community College. Available to students are approximately 230,000 bound volumes, 126,000 e-books, 50,000 online periodicals, and 125 databases as well as streaming video, 10,000 A/V items and numerous government documents.

Required Qualifications

• Specific requirements depend upon the area of internship interest and may include such courses as LIS 601, LIS 605, etc.

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with MS Word and Excel
• Familiarity with searching online databases
• Ability to work as a team player
• Flexible schedule

Weekly Schedule

Flexible, depending on the circumstances. Generally Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekend hours may be necessary for reference and access services internships.

Goals and Outcomes

Familiarity with a wide range of skills expected of professional academic librarians in one or more areas of practice. Realistic goal setting and work prioritization. Increased confidence in applying principles of librarianship and handling daily duties of a public service or technical service academic professional.

Evaluation Methods

Intern will be trained by one or more librarians. A letter of assignment will list duties for the semester with expected deadlines. Weekly meetings with supervisor will monitor progress. Interns will be evaluated on completion of duties, reliability, ability to communicate effectively, ability to follow through on assignments, professional attitude, and problem solving.

Evaluation Schedule

Verbal feedback will be provided on a weekly basis. Intern will be responsible for providing supervisor with weekly reports. A formal written evaluation will be provided at the end of the semeste

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Internship Description

This internship will provide an LIS student with training and experience with various online instruction duties and projects. These may include synchronous online workshop sessions for core undergraduate courses as well as the creation of tutorials, infographics, guides, games, or other online instructional materials and assessments designed around the ACRL Information Literacy Framework. The internship may be customized depending on the interests of the intern and goals of the library.

Library/Collection Description

The Edwin H. Mookini Library, completed in 1981, serves as the general academic library for both UH Hilo and Hawai‘i Community College. These two campuses together offer a variety of academic programs from the associate to doctoral level.

Required Qualifications

LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

Desired Qualifications

LIS 686 Information Literacy & Learning Resources

Or significant interest in academic librarianship and information literacy.

Weekly Schedule

Approximately 10 hours per week. Specific schedule to be determined jointly by the intern and the supervising librarian.

Goals and Outcomes

Experience with teaching information literacy concepts via online workshops and tutorials. Ability to effectively create multimedia resources. Specific goals will be determined by the student’s background and areas of interest, as well as department projects and needs at the time of the internship.

Evaluation Methods

Interns will be expected to demonstrate progressive knowledge and skill over the course of the semester. Evaluation areas include: willingness to learn, reliability, ability to complete tasks and assignments in an efficient and timely manner, ability to communicate effectively, ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner.

Evaluation Schedule

A letter of assignment will list duties for the semester with expected deadlines. Regular reports and discussions with the supervising librarian are expected. Verbal and written feedback will be provided to the intern on an ongoing basis, including during scheduled meetings via Zoom. At the end of the semester, the intern will be evaluated using the LIS 690 evaluation form.

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Internship Description

The intern will have opportunities to gain practical knowledge and experience in the areas of library instruction, online guide design, reference, collection development, and open educational resources (OER). An effort will be made to tailor special projects to the interests and skills of the intern.

Library/Collection Description

The Leeward Community College supports a diverse student body of approximately 6,200 students on both its main campus overlooking Pearl Harbor and at a satellite campus on the Waianae Coast. The Library’s General Collection contains approximately 67,000 print volumes and more than 250,000 e-books selected to support the college’s 90 associate degree and certificate programs. Smaller specialized collections include the Reference, ESL, Hawaiian/Pacific, and Juvenile collections.

Required Qualifications

• LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a professional and cooperative manner with other librarians and staff
• Ability to take independent action and work with minimal supervision
• Experience with web design (optional)

Weekly Schedule

Internship hours will be scheduled during the library’s operational hours, including evenings.

Goals and Outcomes

• Introduction to and experience with supporting a growing information literacy program
• Ability to deliver professional reference services to students and faculty
• Knowledge of collection development
• Ability to identify and curate OER, support faculty adoption of OER, develop marketing and training materials, and workshop facilitation

Evaluation Methods

Verbal and written feedback will be provided to the intern on an ongoing basis. The LIS 690 evaluation form will be completed by the supervising librarian.

Evaluation Schedule

A formal evaluation based upon the LIS 690 evaluation form will be provided at the end of the semester.

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Internship Description

The intern will be given the opportunity to gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience in a variety of areas that are essential to academic librarianship. Special projects may include assisting with library instruction, open educational resource training and promotion, reference services, and archival duties. Efforts will be made to tailor special projects to the unique interests of the intern.

Library/Collection Description

The James & Abigail Campbell Library, in supporting the mission of the University of Hawaiʻi at West Oahu, is committed to providing excellent, user-centered service in meeting the informational needs of students, faculty and staff. Using innovative technologies, our librarians develop, organize, preserve and deliver scholarly print and electronic resources and instruction that empower students to become engaged, life-long learners. Through our services, collections, teaching and outreach, the library honors and supports diverse learning styles, perspectives and interests intrinsic to a liberal arts education.

Required Qualifications

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

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter who works well with others and needs minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented
• Interest in gaining experience in academic librarianship at a four-year university

Weekly Schedule

Flexible. 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Minimum of two hours per session.

Goals and Outcomes

• Familiarity with the wide range of skills expected of academic librarians
• Introduction to and experience with teaching information literacy concepts (via in-person instruction or online tutorials)
• Ability to effectively create multimedia resources

Evaluation Methods

Verbal and written feedback will be provided to the intern on an ongoing basis, including during scheduled monthly meetings. The standard LIS 690 evaluation form will be completed at the end of the internship.

Evaluation Schedule

Monthly update meetings between the student and the supervisor will occur during the course of the internship. Formal evaluation, using the LIS 690 evaluation form, will be submitted at the end of the semester.

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Internship Description

The Library seeks an energetic self-starter who is looking for some practical, real-world experience in a community college setting. A typical internship would involve time at the reference desk helping students with research. Independent projects may include assisting with information literacy instruction, collection development/management, educational technology (LibGuides, web design, etc.), and public programming, exhibits, and displays.

Library/Collection Description

The Honolulu Community College Library provides services and resources to support the campus’s educational programs that include liberal arts, career and technical education fields, and apprenticeship and journey worker training. Located in Honolulu’s urban core, the College embraces its open-door policy, and its student population reflects the communities it serves.

Required Qualifications

• LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services
• LIS 602 Resource Discovery

Desired Qualifications

• Interest in gaining experience in academic librarianship in a community college setting.
• Coursework in reference, collection development, information literacy, and web design may be helpful.
• Excellent customer service/communication skills.

Weekly Schedule

Schedule is flexible. Internship hours will align with the library’s operational hours and may include evenings. Currently: Mon-Thurs 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Goals and Outcomes

Learning outcomes and goals will be created on an individual basis for each intern, taking into consideration the student’s expectations and those of the library. Outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

• Real-world experience providing reference services to students, faculty, and campus community via phone, email, and in-person.
• Experience assisting with course-integrated information literacy instruction.
• Experience evaluating and assisting with collection development and management.
• Creation of online guides and tutorials using multimedia technology (web design, HTML, and/or LibGuides).
• Experience with planning and implementing public programming, exhibits, and displays.

Evaluation Methods

Verbal and written feedback will be provided to the intern on an ongoing basis. The LIS 690 evaluation form will be completed by the supervising librarian.

Evaluation Schedule

A formal evaluation based upon the LIS 690 evaluation form will be provided at the end of the semester.

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Internship Description

This internship will provide an LIS student with invaluable hands-on experience in several areas of academic librarianship by participating in various reference duties and projects such as:

• Ask a Librarian Chat, helping HPU students and from users worldwide via our cooperative 24/7 reference network
• Reference and information assistance at the main reference desk
• Instruction sessions for core undergraduate courses including design and assessment of student learning
• Creation of tutorials, infographics, LibGuides and other reference and instructional materials

Library/Collection Description

Hawaiʻi Pacific University Libraries support a diverse student population from all over the U.S. and over 70 countries. We serve a variety of academic programs from the associate to doctoral level. HPU Libraries consists of two library collections and a Learning Commons space holding approximately 90,000 volumes. We also strive to maintain an online presence to support our online/hybrid courses and HPU’s Military Campus Program.

Required Qualifications

Successful completion of the following courses:

• LIS 601 – Introduction to Reference and Information Services

Desired Qualifications

• LIS 602 – Resource Discovery or
• LIS 686 – Information Literacy & Learning Resources
• Some background or significant interest in reference services or information literacy is desirable, but not essential.

Weekly Schedule

The schedule will be determined jointly by the intern and the reference librarian(s).

Goals and Outcomes

The main goal is to provide experience in a variety of reference and instruction services. The intern will learn about the provision of quality reference services via in person and online formats. Specific goals will be determined by the student’s background and areas of interest, as well as department projects and needs at the time of the internship.

Evaluation Methods

The intern will be evaluated using the LIS intern form in the following areas: willingness to learn, reliability, ability to complete tasks and assignments in an efficient and timely manner, ability to communicate effectively, ability to conduct self in a poised and professional manner. Interns will be expected to demonstrate progressive knowledge and skill over the course of the semester.

Evaluation Schedule

LIS 690 evaluation form will be provided at the end of the semester with verbal and written feedback throughout the internship.

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Internship Description

Interns will have the ability to assist and learn from experienced librarians on collections development/management projects. Potential projects may include:

• Collections analysis & assessment for specific subject areas
• Assessment of collections for weeding and/or storage
• Creating and updating subject web pages for LibGuide
• Identifying free internet resources in specified subject areas
• Assisting with digital services projects that help create or disseminate knowledge

Library/Collection Description

Hawaiʻi Pacific University Libraries support a diverse student population from all over the U.S. and over 70 countries. We serve a variety of academic programs from the associate to doctoral level. HPU Libraries currently consists of two library collections and a Learning Commons space, holding approximately 90,000 volumes. We also strive to maintain an online presence to support our online/hybrid courses and HPU’s Military Campus Program.

Required Qualifications

Successful completion of the following courses:

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

Desired Qualifications

Some background or significant interest in management of collections, digitization or archival preservation is desired, though not essential.

Weekly Schedule

The schedule will be determined jointly by the intern and HPU librarian(s).

Goals and Outcomes

The main goal is to provide experience in a variety of collection development tasks. Specific goals will be determined by the student’s area of expertise and interest, as well as department projects and needs at the time of the internship.

Evaluation Methods

Interns will be evaluated using the LIS intern form in the following areas: willingness to learn, reliability, ability to complete tasks and assignments in an efficient and timely manner, ability to communicate effectively, ability to conduct self in a poised and professional manner. Interns will be expected to demonstrate progressive knowledge and skills over the course of the semester.

Evaluation Schedule

LIS 690 evaluation form will be provided at the end of the semester with verbal and written feedback throughout the internship.

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Internship Description

The WCC library moved to a new building in 2012 that came with an archive room. Due to lack of staffing, the archives has yet to be set up. The internship will consist of evaluating the materials in the room and creating a plan for making the archives accessible. The materials are chiefly related to WCC with some materials related to Windward Oʻahu.

Library/Collection Description

Windward Community College is a two year degree granting academic institution in the UH System serving nearly 3,000 students with a variety of backgrounds and needs. The library collection serves to support teaching and learning in curricular program subjects. The collection includes approximately 50K volumes and about 100K electronic titles. WCC’s library shares its learning commons with several academic support services. Students and staff alike enjoy the library’s great views and coffee shop.

Required Qualifications

• LIS 658 – Archival & Special Collections Management

Desired Qualifications

• Detail-oriented
• Ability to solve problems and think outside of the box
• Ability to carefully handle archival materials
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to follow archival standards.

Weekly Schedule

Approximately 10 hours per week within the Library’s open hours:
Mon-Thu: 8am – 9 pm ; Fri 8 am – 5 pm
Most of the time will be spent in the archives.

Goals and Outcomes

• Survey the collection to identify processing and preservation priorities
• Write a processing plan and document decisions
• Arrange and organize an archival collection
• Describe the collection following archival standards
• Create a finding aid
• Assess materials for deterioration and other preservation concerns
• Implement appropriate storage and housing for materials

Evaluation Methods

The intern will work with the supervising librarian at the beginning of the semester to create an assessment plan. This involves setting measurable outcomes, measurement methods, and using results to affect change.

Evaluation Schedule

The intern will receive ongoing feedback throughout the semester. Midterm and end of semester evaluations will use the LIS 960 Intern Evaluation Form and the individual’s assessment plan.

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Internship Description

The intern will gain training and experience in providing reference and collection management service in the Joseph F. Smith Library University Archives, and in one or more areas of interest: collection development, resource creation (e.g. LibGuides, Finding Aids, videos), cataloging, preservation, and curation. Option for online internship experiences possible upon request and pending project availability.

Library/Collection Description

Brigham Young University-Hawaiʻi is a four-year degree-granting academic institution in the Brigham Young University system, serving nearly 3,000 students with a variety of backgrounds and needs. The library collection serves to support teaching and learning in curricular program subjects. The archival collection includes manuscripts, photographs, and artifacts, primarily focused on Hawaiʻi and the Pacific, and the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Pacific.

Required Qualifications

Successful completion of the following courses:

• LIS 601 – Introduction to Reference & Information Services
• LIS 652 – Introduction to Archives Management

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with creation of finding aids
• Understanding of the WWW
• Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail under minimal supervision (after training)
• Effective written and verbal communications

Intern must be willing to abide by the BYU-Hawaii Honor Code Dress & Grooming Standards while on campus.

Weekly Schedule

Approximately 10 hours per week. Specific schedule to be determined jointly by student intern and Associate Archivist (supervisor).

Goals and Outcomes

Introduction to and experience with University Archives services and collections. Intern will gain an overall understanding of archival management in a university archive, and will benefit from practical experience in the handling and processing of special collections: policies and procedures, collection acquisition, preservation, and access.

Evaluation Methods

Intern will be evaluated in the following areas: willingness to learn, reliability, ability to complete tasks and assignments in an efficient and timely manner, ability to communicate effectively, ability to conduct self in a poised and professional manner. Interns will be expected to demonstrate progressive knowledge and skill over the course of the semester.

Evaluation Schedule

Intern will receive ongoing feedback throughout the internship; formal evaluation at the end of the semester.

Contact Information

Internship Description

The intern will have opportunities to gain practical knowledge and experience in library instruction, tutorial design, assessment, reference, and collection development. Special consideration will be given to LIS students possessing or seeking experience with native Hawaiian constituents – the Library is working closely with the college’s Hālau ‘Ike O Pu‘uloa and the Waianae campus to support native Hawaiian student success.

Library/Collection Description

Leeward Community College supports a diverse student body of approximately 7500 students on both its main campus overlooking Pearl Harbor and at a satellite campus on the Waianae Coast. The Library’s General Collection contains approximately 70000 print volumes and more than 80000 ebooks selected to support the college’s associate degree and certificate programs. Smaller specialized collections include the Reference, ESL, Hawaiian/Pacific, and Juvenile collections.

Required Qualifications

• LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a professional and cooperative manner with librarians, instructors, and staff
• Ability to take independent action and work with minimal supervision

Weekly Schedule

Internship hours will be scheduled during the library’s operational hours, including evenings.

Goals and Outcomes

• Introduction to and experience with supporting a growing information literacy program
• Experience in creating and delivering assessment
• Ability to deliver professional reference services to students and faculty
• Knowledge of collection development
• Demonstrated sensitivity of native Hawaiian constituent needs in all internship functions and tasks

Evaluation Methods

Verbal and written feedback will be provided to the intern on an ongoing basis; the LIS 690 evaluation form will be completed by the supervising librarian.

Evaluation Schedule

A formal evaluation based upon the LIS 690 evaluation form will be provided at the end of the semester.

Contact Information

Internship Description

• Directed reading of documentation for USMARC, OCLC bibliographic formats, standards and documentation, SIRSI system documentation, AACR2, LC class schedules and LCSH.
• Hands-on searching of: OCLC database, LC authority files & schedules (via LC Classification Web), and SIRSI cataloging module.
• Simple and complex copy cataloging on OCLC Connexion; some original cataloging on OCLC Connexion.

Library/Collection Description

The Joseph F. Smith Library supports an undergraduate, library arts university curriculum with special collections in Hawaiiana/Pacific Islands and Mormonism. The internship area of activity involves monograph cataloging of primarily English language resources in a variety of subjects.

Required Qualifications

• LIS 605 Metadata Creation for Information Organization

Desired Qualifications

Attention to detail and an understanding of the role of cataloging in adding value to information.

Weekly Schedule

Flexible (suggested min. 2-3 hours/day, 10-15 hours/wk):
Operational hours available M-F, 8-5

Goals and Outcomes

• To successfully apply the principles of descriptive cataloging, subject analysis and classification by integrating materials acquired by the Joseph F. Smith Library into existing collections.
• To gain experience in using standard cataloging reference materials and applying standard cataloging tools.
• To practice “live” cataloging and database maintenance skills using an integrated online cataloging system.

Evaluation Methods

Intern will be evaluated on the following factors:

• Understanding of the various cataloging tools and standards and their application to simple and complex copy cataloging.
• Understanding and use of OCLC and SIRSI cataloging modules.

Evaluation Schedule

Intern will receive ongoing feedback throughout the internship; formal evaluation at the end of the semester.

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Internship Description

The intern will assist in planning/production work for the Hawaii Memory Project or Native Plants Hawaii.

Library/Collection Description

Kapiʻolani Community College’s digitization and digital collections, including the Hawaii Nisei Story, the Hawaii Memory Project and Native Plants Hawaii.

Required Qualifications

None

Desired Qualifications

The intern needs to be self-motivated, have an interest in digital libraries and digitization.

Weekly Schedule

10 to 15 hours per week or as needed; very flexible

Goals and Outcomes

Digitization, work on the iOn CMS, metadata, research, community outreach for research, web publishing and photo editing (Photoshop).

Evaluation Methods

LIS internship evaluation form

Evaluation Schedule

Midterm and final evaluation

Contact Information

Internship Description

Work in a general academic collection requires a diversity of skills. There will be opportunities for training in a variety of managerial, public and technical services. The intern will receive training in and benefit from practical experience in selected areas such as:

• Collection development
• Information literacy
• Reference service
• Library assessment and planning
• Library instruction classes
• Technical services

An effort will be made to tailor special projects to the interests and skills of the intern. Examples of special projects may include some of the following:

• Electronic resource analysis
• Web site development
• Instructional materials
• Library displays
• Preservation
• Distance learning

Library/Collection Description

Sullivan Library is a university library serving a largely undergraduate population of approximately 2,500 students. The university offers more than 25 undergraduate degrees and six graduate degrees. The library collection consists of over 70,000 physical volumes and other electronic resources. We are conveniently located within 25 minutes walking distance of UH Mānoa.

Required Qualifications

• LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services
• Ability to work as a team player

Desired Qualifications

• LIS 605 Metadata Creation for Information Organization
• LIS 663 Database Searching

Weekly Schedule

Flexible. Some evening hours preferred.

Goals and Outcomes

• Familiarity with the range of different skills expected of professional librarians
• Knowledge of some of the overall planning and management of a library organization
• Confidence in handling some of the daily duties of an information professional

Evaluation Methods

Interns will be supervised by a librarian and be expected to progress in knowledge and skills throughout the semester. Evaluations will be based on factors such as reliability, ability to communicate effectively, ability to follow through on assignments and professional attitude.

Evaluation Schedule

Verbal and written feedback will be provided. Weekly reports and discussions with the supervising librarian will be ongoing. A formal evaluation will be provided at the end of the semester.

Contact Information

Internship Description

Students will participate in reference activities including helping with the newly established information commons. They will also participate in the bibliographic instruction program which involves teaching most of the students on campus.

Library/Collection Description

The Joseph F. Smith Library supports an undergraduate, library arts university curriculum with special collections in Hawaiiana/Pacific Islands and Mormonism. The internship area of activity includes reference service and library instruction.

Required Qualifications

• LIS 601: Introduction to Reference & Information Services

Desired Qualifications

• Desire to serve patrons and help students with information needs.
• Ability to conduct bibliographic instruction.

Weekly Schedule

Approximately 10 hours per week. Specific schedule to be determined jointly by the students and reference librarians.

Goals and Outcomes

• Introduction to and experience with reference services.
• Introduction to the concept of an information commons.
• Bibiliographic instruction – interaction with students and faculty.

Evaluation Methods

Intern will be evaluated in the following areas: willingness to learn, reliability, ability to complete tasks and assignments in an efficient and timely manner, ability to communicate effectively, ability to conduct self in a poised and professional manner. Interns will be expected to demonstrate progressive knowledge and skill over the course of the semester.

Evaluation Schedule

Intern will receive ongoing feedback throughout the internship; formal evaluation at the end of the semester.

Contact Information