Library Internship

Library Internship Program
Expand Your Career Potential ... Are You Ready for the Challenge?
The Library Internship is the final course in the Library Technician Program and offers students an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skill in a real life work environment. Students generally take this course after having completed all 6 core courses. Students must be ready to take on a challenging pre-professional learning experience that has career expanding potential. Students with equivalent library experience may register with permission of the Program Coordinator.

The Library Internship is a 4-credit, 15-week course that gives the student hands-on experience working in a library of their choice. Students will work under the supervision of a librarian for 120 hours doing such things as:
  • Circulation
  • Book processing
  • Cataloging
  • Interlibrary loan
  • Records management
Steps to Success in the Internship
  • Complete 15 Library Technician credit hours or permission of the Program Coordinator
  • Choose a library well in advance of registering for the internship course
  • Interview with the library director
  • Formalize arrangement by completing the Library Technician Internship Agreement Contract
  • Register for the internship course (LIB 2500)
  • Contact the Program Coordinator by calling (248) 232-4026 or email: jcberman@oaklandcc.edu
  • Attend the first class meeting of LIB 2500
Students will:
  • Select a well-funded library with cutting edge technology
  • Outline their goals for their internship
  • Keep a daily journal of tasks and events of their internship experiences
  • Create an Excel timesheet and track their internship hours
  • Write a report describing and analyzing their internship library
  • Participate in on-line (Blackboard) discussions throughout the course
  • Update their resume to reflect their internship experiences
  • Fulfill required work under the supervision of a librarian
  • Maintain a professional attitude, be creative, and keep an open mind
Libraries Hosting Internships

Students have completed internships at the following area libraries:

OCC Oakland University Educational Resource Lab
Oakland County Research Library
Oakland County Law Library
Clinton Macomb Public Library
Troy Public Library
Our Lady of the Lakes School
Rochester Hills Public Library



If you have questions about the program, contact Jaema Berman, Program Coordinator, (248) 232-4026 or by email: jcberman@oaklandcc.edu