Next Chapter Library Intern

Description:

Job Title: Next Chapter Library Intern (NCLI)

Department: Public Experience & Desk Service

Supervisor: Interns Lead

Starting Pay: $15/hr

Union Position: No

Benefits: No

Hours: Part-time, up to 15 hours per week, at the discretion of the Supervisor, including evening and weekend hours.

Opening: Monday, April 27, 2026

Closing: at 8pm on Monday, May 11, 2026

Applying: Please do not apply directly through Indeed.com. Instead, visit aadl.org/aboutus/employment to submit an application and optional cover letter/resume. We continuously accept applications for this position and applications are reviewed when a position becomes available. Applications will be available for consideration for a period of 3 months. Please do not contact the Human Resources Office regarding the status of your application. Due to the volume of applications received, the Human Resources office is not able to provide information regarding the status of any individual application.

General Information

The Ann Arbor District Library is offering paid, practical experience for high school applicants looking to build their skills and knowledge in an exciting, fast-paced environment of library services. Applicants will also critically reflect on their experience with respect to professional training, career aspirations, and personal development. Applicants will work directly with a Mentor as well as work beside Library staff members.

This internship is available to qualified applicants with relevant skills and interests. The internship will run from June 17th through August 13th (06/17/2026 - 08/13/2026).

Interns must be entering their junior or senior year of high school, or first year of college after recently graduating from high school.

Will be required to work evenings and weekend hours as part of the regular work schedule.

Position Summary

The goal of this internship is to cultivate the next generation of library professionals and advocates. Under the supervision of their Mentor, the Intern will learn how libraries operate both behind the scenes and by giving direct customer service.

Requirements:

Expected duties of the job include:

• Preparation of Programming Materials: including, but not limited to, sorting, arranging, and packing supplies that will be used at future events.
• Collection Maintenance: help in the removal of items currently in circulation identified by Library staff.
• Event Support: provide support to Event Host during program including setting up, assisting patrons, and clean up.
• Packaging of Summer Game Prize Orders: review orders, select requested items, and pack and scan orders to be sent out to the Library’s branches on a weekly basis.
• Observation at Service Desks: will be given the opportunity to observe the service desk during regular business hours and ask staff questions about their work in serving the community.

Additionally, with their Mentor, the Intern will develop a connected learning project to be completed over the summer. The Intern is expected to spend dedicated time writing, reflecting, and sharing about their experience.

Minimum Qualifications include:

• Must be entering junior or senior year of high school, or first year of college after recently graduating from high school.
• Ability to work successfully with diverse patrons of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
• Positive attitude and approach to problem solving, customer service and public service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Maintains a prompt and reliable attendance record.

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Classwork, project experience, or training directly related to the desired internship.

This is a non-union, at-will position.
The above is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements for this position.It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or requirements.
The Ann Arbor District Library is an EEO Employer.
The Ann Arbor District Library reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business