Employment and Internship Opportunities

Internship Opportunities

Library Assistant Internship

Duties and responsibilities

  • Communicate with researchers via email 

  • Schedule research visits  

  • Track circulation of rare and reference materials in the Reading Room   

  • Pull materials in advance of research visits 

  • Reshelve materials correctly after research visits 

  • Maintain and organize the Reading Room to facilitate researcher experience 

  • Provide orientation, direction, and assistance to a wide variety of researchers   

  • Assist researchers with sign-in and proper handling of rare and reference materials 

  • Interpret and enforce the Rosenbach's policies and regulations  

  • Other projects as assigned  

Qualifications

  • Previous library work experience preferred 

  • Graduate students in MLS programs preferred 

  • Familiarity with or interest in the Rosenbach’s mission and collecting areas 

  • Excellent judgment and awareness of security protocols and procedures 

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse library users and staff in person, by telephone, and by email 

  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to sustain close attention to detail 

  • Knowledge of Microsoft applications, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook; familiarity with a Collections Management System (e.g., PastPerfect) a plus 

  • Commitment to providing high-quality service, working effectively with others in a team environment, and be responsive to changing needs and priorities 

  • Ability to lift heavy books and boxes (25–30 lbs.), walking, standing, kneeling, stooping, climbing stairs, and pushing heavy carts with books or boxes 

Timeline

15 hours a week, October to mid-December, 2026, and February to April, 2027. Details TBD based on successful candidate’s availability 

Stipend

$5,000/total paid on a bi-weekly basis

To Apply

Applications are due on May 1, 2026. Successful candidate will be notified by May 20, 2026. 

https://freelibrary.formstack.com/forms/rosenbach_library_assistant_internship_application

Questions about internships at the Rosenbach may be directed to Emilie Parker, Hirsig Family Director of Education, at eparker@rosenbach.org.