Law Library Intern
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Job Description
About the Opportunity
The Northeastern Universitys Law Library supports the research and educational needs of the School of Law community. With a comprehensive collection of legal resources the library provides expert reference services innovative research support and a collaborative environment for students faculty and scholars. It is a hub for legal research instruction and academic collaboration.
The Northeastern Universitys Law Library Internship is a great opportunity to gain handson experience and learn about a specialized academic librarianship. Interns engage in all law library functions including reference services teaching support and collection maintenance.
We are looking to hire two interns to work 20 hours per week each. Business hours are scheduled between 8:00/8:30 am and 5:00 pm MondayFriday with preference for half or whole day shifts.
Responsibilities:
Library Operations Support 40
- Providing reference and circulation staffing at the InfoDesk or online.
- Supporting librarians with faculty research needs.
- Performing administrative duties and assisting with various tasks as needed across multiple library functions.
- Citechecking legal publications (training provided)
- Supporting librarians in locating retrieving and photocopying material
Research and Teaching Assistance 40
- Providing professional reference service to the librarys varied users including faculty staff students and alumni.
- Acting as a teaching assistant for research courses including creating/testing research exercises leading class discussions and assisting with grading.
Collection Management and Maintenance 20
- Preparing and updating print and electronic research guides and other library publications.
- Assisting with collection development weeding projects and contributing to database licensing discussions.
Qualifications:
This is an inperson role and all interns must adhere to Northeastern Universitys COVID19 guidelines. Please note that these positions are not benefitseligible.
Required Qualifications:
Current enrollment in an ALAaccredited graduate level library program(including starting this Fall)
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous library or law library reference experience is preferred but not necessary; we are happy to train the right candidates
Position Type
TemporaryAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay Rate:
$20.00/hrRequired Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
