Posted 10/27/2009: Library Intern: Adult & Information Services Department (Part-time), Old Bridge Library, Old Bridge, New Jersey

The Old Bridge Public Library seeks a Library Intern to join our team. This is a position for someone with a sense of humor, strong customer service skills, and the ability to think outside the “box”. You will gain valuable on-the- job experience while working under the direction of our professional librarians in a multicultural community that loves its public library.

Responsibilities include: staffing the Adult & Information Services Desk, innovative programming, reader’s advisory, and collection development.

This position requires current enrollment in an ALA accredited library school, strong interpersonal skills, a demonstrated commitment to public service, and demonstrated knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Word, online catalogs, and database searching. The ideal candidate will have at least one year before the completion of their degree.

The Library requires that a criminal background check be performed before a job offer can be made. The 18 hour work week will include at least 1 evening per week, some daytime hours and every other Saturday. Additional on-call hours may be available. Salary is $18.18 per hour. For more information about the library, visit us on the web at www.oldbridgelibrary.org.

Please send letter of interest and resume to: C. L. Quillen, Coordinator of Public Services, Old Bridge Public Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Municipal Center, Old Bridge, NJ 08857. Email: clquillen@oldbridgelibrary.org. The closing date for this position is Wednesday, November 4, 2009.

When applying, please mention that you saw this ad on LISjobs.com/Library Job Postings on the Internet.