Burbank Public Library
Two internship positions available, please specify which area you are interested in.

Branches
The Burbank Public Library is pleased to offer an opportunity for interns to work at two branch sites. Burbank's branches offer the full spectrum of library service, from reference to children's programming. Our intern will gain hands-on reference experience, both adult and children, using the library's Sirsi iBistro online catalog and other print and online resources. If interested, the intern may assist with children's programming and class visits and/or assist with implementing features on iBistro. To round off the experience, the student will be involved in collection development (using Baker & Taylor's TitleSource II software), inventory, and preparing booklists and pathfinders. If you are looking for an opportunity to get to know your patrons and to do a "little of everything", our branch experience is for you. Learning objectives for this placement might include:

• To gain experience in using reference interview, online databases and print reference materials to assist patrons in answering reference questions
• To gain experience in preparing booklists, bibliographies and pathfinders
• To gain experience in children’s and youth programming

Reference Department
The Burbank Public Library is pleased to offer an opportunity for interns to work in its Central Library Reference Department. This is a dynamic, progressive department, providing telephone and one-on-one public contact, 6 days a week, to a diverse community. Our intern will gain practical reference experience utilizing both print and online resources. Customer service and the reference interview will be emphasized. The student will receive hands-on experience with our Sirsi iBistro online catalog and have an opportunity to assist with Internet instruction to patrons. To round off the experience, he/she will be involved in collection development (using Baker & Taylor's TitleSource II software), inventory, and preparing booklists and pathfinders. If you are looking for an introduction to public librarianship, with an active reference desk and an encouraging, motivating staff, this is the library for you. Learning objectives for this placement might include:

• To gain experience in using reference interview, online databases and print reference materials to assist patrons in answering reference questions
• To gain experience in instructing patrons in the use of public access computers and the Internet
• To gain experience in using collection development practices

Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library
Two internship positions available, please specify which area you are interested in.

Children’s
The FILL Intern will work with library staff at the Children’s Reference Desk.

The duties of the Intern will include answering questions from the public, in person, over the phone and via e-mail.

Other duties include helping training the public to use the Internet and other online databases and helping weed the collection. The FILL Intern will assist in maintenance of the Federal Government Document Collection, performing Children’s story times, doing book talks in the schools, helping plan programs for the public, and working on special projects.

The FILL Intern will also have an orientation on Technical Service, LAMP Literacy and Library Administration.

Adult Reference
Excellent opportunity for Intern interested in reference work with adults and teens, special and local history collections, and special projects as assigned by Supervising Senior Librarian, including developing reading lists, book discussion kits, and providing reader’s advisory services.

Interest in library technology and automation a plus; additionally, Intern may have the opportunity to teach basic computer classes and classes introducing new databases to the community.

Oxnard Public Library
One internship position available please indicate area of interest.

Computer Curriculum
The Oxnard Public Library is pleased to offer an opportunity for interns to work with a Librarian to develop and implement computer class curriculum to meet the Library goal of fostering computer literacy in the community.

Interns will work in cooperation with a Librarian to design written materials and, as a part of a team, to present instructional courses to customers on use of computers, software, the Internet, and other electronic resources. Applicants will gain experience in development of programs and standards, providing public service, and knowledge of how libraries can meet the needs of customers through non-traditional services.

Candidates should have a strong commitment to providing library service to a diverse population, have the ability to work creatively and positively in a team environment with both staff and the public; excellent organizational skills. Multi-lingual competence is highly desirable, especially the ability to communicate well in Spanish. Learning objectives for this placement might include:

• To gain experience in instructing patrons in the use of public access computers, software, electronic resources and the Internet
• To gain experience in development of programs and standards
• To gain on overview of how a library uses non-traditional services to meet the needs of a diverse community

Reference and Branch Services
The Oxnard Public Library is pleased to offer an internship to a candidate interested in providing excellent customer service to a diverse community.

Under the supervision of a Library Services Supervisor, interns will gain hands-on experience as an active member of the Information/Reference or Branch Services Divisions. Spending time in Adult, Children's, Literacy and/or Branch Services, interns will gain experience in collection development; participate in professional discussions, SCLC workshops and training sessions; assist at service desks, providing telephone, web-based and in-person reference assistance; provide bibliographic instruction to Library customers; and, assist with programming. Multi-lingual competence is highly desirable, especially the ability to communicate well in Spanish. If you are looking for an introduction to public librarianship in a customer-focused library, please contact us!  Learning objectives for this placement might include:

• To gain experience in using reference interview, online databases and print reference materials to assist youth and adult patrons in answering reference questions
• To gain experience in using collection development practices
• To gain experience in conducting programming and outreach activities

Special Collections/Local History
Working closely with the Local History librarian the intern will gain experience in preservation, indexing and cataloging of photographs and ephemera files as well as answering reference questions dealing with Oxnard history. Learning Objectives:

• To learn preservation practices
• To gain experience Indexing and cataloging of unique materials
• To gain reference skills working with a unique collection