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.
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.