{"id":21490,"date":"2026-06-26T14:29:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T14:29:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/special-collections-library-intern\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T08:15:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T12:15:26","slug":"special-collections-library-intern","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/special-collections-library-intern\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Collections Library Intern"},"content":{"rendered":"

TITLE:\u00a0<\/strong>Special Collections Library Intern<\/p>\n

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LOCATION:\u00a0<\/strong>History Center – 345 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102<\/p>\n

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COMPENSATION:\u00a0 <\/strong>Typical starting salary\u00a0<\/strong>$16.50 hourly<\/p>\n

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HOURS:\u00a0<\/strong>This is a part-time, temporary position from approximately September 14, 2026 to December 20, 2026. A part-time intern must be available to work 15 hours per week. This position offers a flexible work schedule, coordinated with the intern\u2019s school schedule and operational needs. Preferred working hours are Tuesday through Friday (occasional Saturdays possible), between\u00a09 and 4:30, 3+ hours per shift.<\/p>\n

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POSTING DATE:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>June 26, 2026<\/p>\n

DEADLINE DATE:<\/strong>\u00a0 July 14, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE: <\/strong>A list of already-completed MLIS, research-based, or related coursework (official transcripts are not necessary)<\/p>\n

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DESCRIPTION:\u00a0 <\/strong>The Intern will experience work in a busy Special Collections\/Archival environment, including participating in daily library activities, completing projects related to public access of MNHS collections items, and developing a network of contacts in the library field.\u00a0 Ongoing projects will vary and likely include developing research guides and analyzing reference tools for improvement.\u00a0 The Intern will also shadow at various service desks, work at the Library\u2019s registration desk, and learn about other types of library work that interest them (from other Library, Archives, and Collections Division departments).\u00a0<\/p>\n

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RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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  1. Communicating with members of the public via in-person interactions at the Library Registration Desk<\/li>\n
  2. Learning and using various types of library computer software<\/li>\n
  3. Using various types of regular office software (documents, spreadsheets, etc.)<\/li>\n
  4. Researching in catalogs, search systems, and databases<\/li>\n
  5. Selecting and prioritizing collection materials for inclusion in learning tools based on standards<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n