Technical Services Library Internship (academic) -Bronx, NY

Overview: SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan. SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry-level to professional positions, which encourage growth and development among its employees. 

Description: The Stephen B. Luce Library seeks a Library Intern looking to join a unique opportunity at the State of New York’s only maritime academy.  The Library Intern will learn about technical services operations at an academic library. The intern will have the opportunity to develop skills in: 

  • Copy Cataloging 
  • Acquisitions 
  • Inter-library loan 
  • Collection Development and Weeding  
  • Digital Projects 

This is an in-person internship, 5-10 hours a week 

Requirements: Prior library experience not required. Students must be enrolled in an MLIS program. Applicants should possess a strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently.  

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship but can be used for credit in an MLIS degree program. 

Applicants should email [email protected] with a resume and statement of interest by Monday 1/23