Indiana Supreme Court Law Library Internship Opportunity (Paid, Parking Included)

The Indiana Supreme Court Law Library seeks a library intern.

Internship Title:  Library Intern

Department:  Indiana Supreme Court Law Library

Reports to:  Law Library Director

Salary: $15 per hour, parking provided

Start date: Mid May, 2019

Projected end date: Mid August, 2019

Schedule: Flexible; must be within the hours the library is open, 8:30-4:30 M-F

Application Deadline: Friday, April 26^th, 2019

About this position: The experiences available here are broad and can apply to any type of library (special, academic, public, etc).  The Indiana Supreme Court Law Library serves the five Justices of the Indiana Supreme Court, their Chamber staff, the IN Appellate Courts, the Tax Court and enterprising members of the public.  We are a medium sized, two story, print and digital library and archive. We’re located in the Statehouse, which is walking distance from the IUPUI Campus.

Internship Summary:  This internship is designed for students enrolled in the S605, 180-hour (3 credit) internship. We are seeking any LIS student (JD or non-JD track) with 18 hours of completed LIS coursework. Students do not need previous library experience, but should be an enthusiastic learner, have some experience with MS Word and Excel and have a friendly disposition.  This internship will provide the prospective candidate with the opportunity to gain hands-on, practical experience in almost every area of librarianship in a print and digital library and archive.  This is a relaxed atmosphere, with professional dress required. Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Destiney Barber, Recruiting Specialist at HRcourts@courts.in.gov .

Learning goals

1. Become expert user of Westlaw, Lexis Advance & Hein Online
2. Understand basic contracts for print and digital subscriptions
3. Create online subject guides
4. Learn basic library operational functions: cataloging, circulation, ILL, collection maint.
5. Understand the use of library analytics
6. Understand value-added services for VIP clients
7. Develop practical, legally defensible library policies
8. We are open to other student-generated learning ideas

Work responsibilities

• Collection management, weeding, shifting25%
• Reference, (via phone, email or in-person) 15%
• Cataloging, 20%
• Library policies 5%
• Technical services (ILL, contract mgmt.)  5 %
• Online content development 10%
• VIP client services 5%
• Special Project – Bindery 10%
• Exhibit creation 5%
• Attending relevant meetings
• Observe Oral Arguments
• Lunch n’ learn, meet & greet with law clerk (schedules permitting)

Send Application Materials via e-mail by: Friday, April 27^th, 2019

Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Destiney Barber, Recruiting Specialist at HRcourts@courts.in.gov .

Interviews will be conducted by Court personnel, and the chosen candidate will be alerted ASAP. Official LIS paperwork for the S605 Internship will be completed by the student immediately following acceptance of the placement and submitted to Kym Kramer, kakramer@indiana.edu