Position Summary

Join the NYU Shanghai library as a dynamic and enthusiastic intern, where you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in an academic environment and provide exceptional customer service to our students, faculty, and staff. We're looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about libraries and eager to gain valuable experience. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and diverse community.

Responsibilities

- Assist patrons at the circulation desk by checking in, checking out, and renewing library materials using the library management system;

- Respond to patron inquiries in person, by telephone and online;

- Assist in the maintenance of the library collection by conducting inventory, shelving, shifting, and straightening of the stacks;

- Make regular rounds to ensure the general appearance of the library; identify and report maintenance problems;

- Assist with digital collection projects by scanning books and images and uploading records;

- Shelf-read library stacks to maintain call number sequence and accuracy;

- Assist with planning and coordination of library outreach programs and special events;

- Participate in applicable library technology deployments as needed;

- Perform general office duties including filling, photocopying, and assembling documents, and maintaining office supplies, etc;

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education

- B.A./B.S. degree in English, Marketing, Communications or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. - - Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in library & information science preferred but not required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Good knowledge of English, written and spoken;

- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and customer service skills;

- Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software;

- Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail;

- Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively both as a team member and independently;

- Graphic design and video editing skills preferred;

- Prior library work experience is a plus but not required.