Internship, Grinnell Public Library
Hands-on paid internship program for junior or senior college students interested in library careers.
We seek committed and enthusiastic individuals ready to learn, work, and help others. Candidates must live or study in Dutchess County, be a junior or senior in college, and be interested in library careers.
The intern will assist with a variety of library programs, and events, and provide reference services to our patrons. During our Summer Reading Program, the internship will be scheduled from July 11th to August 11th and will be completed in 50 hours with a $750 stipend.
Grinnell Public Library, serving over 28,000 residents of the Town of Wappingers, is a trusted resource for the community, providing free access to diverse and innovative programs and a wide variety of informational materials.
Applications will be available until May 15th, 2023. Students can contact Nancy Wendel at events@grinnell-library.org to apply.
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Library Clerk, West Hurley Library
The West Hurley Library is looking for an enthusiastic, customer-service/detail oriented individual to join our team as a part time Library Clerk. Responsibilities will include:
- checking patron materials in and out at the front desk
- assisting library users with information requests and locating materials
- answering the phone and directing calls appropriately
- explaining and enforcing all library policies and procedures with patrons as needed
- shelving/shelf maintenance as needed
- small projects as assigned
This position is 8 hours per week: Tuesdays 2pm-6pm, Fridays 2pm-6pm, plus at least one Saturday per month from 9:30am-3pm and the opportunity to cover other shifts as needed. Salary is $15 per hour.
Requirements: Graduation from high school or possession of a GED, strong customer service skills, computer proficiency, the ability to multi-task, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Must enjoy working with the public, have a good sense of humor, have an interest in books and movies, be able to function independently and as part of a busy library team, and maintain confidentiality of patron information. Prior library experience is a plus.
Please email a cover letter, résumé, and 2 references to director@westhurleylibrary.org , and indicate "Clerk" in the subject line. Paper submissions will also be accepted at the circulation desk.
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
MHLS recommends that the minimum starting salary of a full or part-time librarian with an MLS degree be at least equal to that of a teacher with a master’s degree in the same community.
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