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<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" class="elementToProof">The Milan Public Library is seeking a summer intern for a ten-week time period from mid-May through August, 2023 (specific start and end dates are flexible). This
posting is intended for applicants currently enrolled in, or recent graduates of an ALA accredited graduate program in library/information sciences.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We are looking for a candidate with a strong interest in the provision of public library services to all ages.</span><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b class="ContentPasted0">Job Summary:</b></span><b class="ContentPasted0"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></b></p>
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<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Under the direction of the Library Director, Assistant Director and Youth Services Coordinator, the Intern will support public services, including programming and exhibit activities, while
learning about various aspects of public library services. </span><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hours: 10-15 per week, including evenings and weekends for the duration of the internship.</span><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Salary:</span><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" class="ContentPasted0">
</span><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">$14/hour, paid bi-weekly.</span><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" class="ContentPasted0">
</span><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">No benefits are associated with this position.</span><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b class="ContentPasted0">Primary Job Responsibilities:</b></span><b class="ContentPasted0"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></b></p>
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<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide excellent public service, including reader’s advisory and computer assistance to a diverse community at the Info/Reference desk.</span><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li class="ContentPasted0" style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">
<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participate as assigned in the development and delivery of adult and youth programs, including Summer Reading.</span><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li class="ContentPasted0" style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">
<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Work with librarians on collection based and other projects as assigned.</span><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li class="ContentPasted0" style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">
<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide backup assistance to Circulation staff as needed.</span><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li class="ContentPasted0" style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">
<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop proficiency with Library processes and electronic resources.
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<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Work positively and collaboratively to accomplish Library goals.</span><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li class="ContentPasted0" style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">
<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Adapt and respond to multiple priorities and resolve problem situations in a positive manner.
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<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Communicate effectively in writing and verbally as appropriate with patrons and colleagues.</span><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b class="ContentPasted0">Requirements and Qualifications:</b></span><b class="ContentPasted0"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></b></p>
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<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Currently enrolled in (or recent graduate of) ALA accredited graduate library/information science degree program.</span><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li class="ContentPasted0" style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">
<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Punctuality and reliability.</span><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li class="ContentPasted0" style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">
<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Dedication to public service.</span><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li class="ContentPasted0" style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">
<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Successful public service/customer service experience preferred.</span><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li class="ContentPasted0" style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">
<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Enthusiasm for learning and adapting to new ideas and technologies.</span><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li class="ContentPasted0" style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">
<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Friendly, self-motivated and creative.</span><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li><li style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class="ContentPasted0">Working knowledge of common computer applications,</span><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class="ContentPasted0"><b class="ContentPasted0"> </b></span><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class="ContentPasted0">including
Microsoft Office and the Internet.</span><span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class="ContentPasted0"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></span></li><li class="ContentPasted0" style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">
<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Understanding of, and commitment to, library values and ethics, as articulated in the American Library Association’s Code of Ethics.</span><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" class="ContentPasted0">
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<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.</span><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b class="ContentPasted0">Physical Requirements:</b></span><b class="ContentPasted0"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></b></p>
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<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Seeing, keyboarding, using technology (computers, scanners, printers, copiers); bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting; carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds; standing,
walking, sitting for periods of time.</span><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b class="ContentPasted0">To apply:</b></span><b class="ContentPasted0"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></b></p>
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<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Send resume and cover letter to:</span><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" class="ContentPasted0">
</span><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Barbara Beaton, Assistant Director, Milan Public Library, 151 Wabash St., Milan, MI 48160 or email (as attachments) to:</span><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" class="ContentPasted0">
</span><a class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">barbara@milanlibrary.org</span></a><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b class="ContentPasted0">Applications received by May 12 will be given first consideration.</b></span><b class="ContentPasted0"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Candara, Optima, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></b></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0"><span style="font-family:Cambria,Georgia,serif">Assistant Director/Reference Librarian</span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0"><span style="font-family:Cambria,Georgia,serif">Milan Public Library</span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0"><span style="font-family:Cambria,Georgia,serif">Milan, MI 48160</span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0"><span style="font-family:Cambria,Georgia,serif">734-439-1240</span></p>
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