Spartanburg County Public Libraries

The Spartanburg County Public Libraries are seeking a Student Intern to assist the Archives Department. This internship program is designed to allow students to work in a public library setting and gain hands-on experience and valuable skills.

JOB TITLE: Student Intern - Archives Department
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
SALARY: Stipend

HOURS: 5 - 10 hours per week, not to exceed a total of 40 hours per month

Fall Semester (September – November)

DRESS CODE: Clothing must be clean and presentable. You must wear pants and a shirt with no graphics unless you wear a library t-shirt.

EDUCATION: Must have completed high school and enrolled in a semester of college.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Attend all trainings scheduled for the Fall Intern Cohort
Provide input on department initiatives and library services

Complete a post-internship survey form upon completion of the requirements
Create a master accession list for the library’s newly acquired artifact collection

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Energetic and enthusiastic with a positive attitude and a willingness to do whatever is required
Organized, punctual, and able to adhere to a schedule

Willing to take direction, learn quickly, and work independently
Ability to work quickly and accurately without close supervision
Familiarity with Excel

BENEFITS:

All interns will receive a stipend and a free t-shirt.

Course Credit: Any student interested in receiving credit for their internship must consult their professor or academic advisor to determine eligibility.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter with two letters of recommendation (letters written by professors will be accepted).