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Intern Program Policy

ITEM NUMBER: 7.29

CHAPTER 7: Administrative

Management

CODE: Policy

COMPUTER ID: AMPER-10



Title: Intern Program Policy

Effective Date: 4-01-16

Authorized By: Library Board of Trustees/Library Director

Date of Last Revision: 4-2016



Policy Statement



The Marathon County Public Library recognizes the value of providing practical experience

to future library professionals. Internships are mutually beneficial. The library typically

accepts one unpaid intern per academic semester throughout the academic year. Duties

may include providing reference service to the public, assisting with library programs and

events, and other projects as appropriate. Interns are expected to conform to Marathon

County Public Library policies and professional standards, including protecting patron

privacy. Internships will not be used to supplant paid staff.



Requirements



Enrollment in a MLIS graduate program.

Completion of a minimum of four graduate level library and information studies courses.



Interns must complete the employment application, provide a copy of their graduate

transcripts, and will be subject to a background check.

Submitted by lihsw1 on Fri, 04/01/2016 - 00:00