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Libraries Makerspace Intern - Sarasota County Government, FL (ID: 346596) |
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Title | Libraries Makerspace Intern |
Type | Library |
Date Posted | 2019-12-13 |
City / Organization | Sarasota County Government, FL |
Website | Click Here for the Position Listing |
Email Contact | halderson@scgov.net |
Description | This is a unique opportunity for an inquisitive, self-motivated, and creative individual to make a positive impact on Sarasota County. Sarasota County Government is seeking a Makerspace intern in the Libraries and Historical Resources department. This internship offers the opportunity to gain additional experience in library services and makerspace development. Additionally, other learning experiences can be developed in relation to intern’s interest and area of study within the field of Libraries and Historical Resources. The program will provide the intern with a constructive review and evaluation of their skills and competencies, providing growth opportunities and direction to further professional and educational development. By the end of the internship, the intern will learn how to:
Intern Responsibilities: This internship position will be assigned to the Selby/Shannon Staub branch library of the Sarasota County Library and Historical Resources division. Professional staff will provide guidance to the intern in developing our makerspace activities and creating makerspace resources for the library system. Tasks will include best practice research, contributing to reference materials for staff development, creating programs for the public, and supporting professional staff in the makerspace. Potential topics to be addressed during the internship may include but are not limited to makerspace policy, assessment and best practices.
To learn more about Sarasota County’s Creation Stations, please visit: https://www.scgov.net/government/libraries/library-resources/creation-station Operational Support / General Duties These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Non-Essential Functions:
Minimum Qualifications:
Specific knowledge, skills, abilities and/or machines, equipment, special tools as required for the job:
Schedule: Part-time schedule Subject to Passing Substance Screening This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug-screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five years . Drug Free Work Environment EOE/AA/ADA |