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Job Description - Internship MDT Library Research (23143265)

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Internship MDT Library Research - ( 23143265 )

The MDT Internship Program provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of problem solving, innovation, and teamwork. Interns engage in Montana’s transportation projects that have a direct impact on Montana’s traveling public! Interns will collaborate with area experts and gain invaluable hands-on experience. Our internships focus on training and integrating the interns into our current workforce of over 2,000 people across Montana who are all providing a vital role to ensure everyone arrives at their destination safely.

Recruiting for one Library Intern to be hired from this posting; interns will work in the Research Section in Helena, MT.

The intern will be responsible for assisting with literature searches, helping to clean up the library catalog system, copying and creating records to add to our system, assisting with the management of our interlibrary loan program, contributing to the Summer Research Newsletter, making sure MDT research products are widely available online, and assisting with daily library operations.

There may be additional intern-initiated projects, depending on the library-related interests of the intern. Daily work activities include:

1. Copy cataloging of print materials;
2. Enhancing catalog records with tables of contents and summaries;
3. Shelf-reading;
4. Checking the collection for mis-shelved items;
5. Working on research guides;
6. Identifying useful resources that may be relevant for MDT Library patrons;
7. Assisting with finding literature needed by MDT employees.

Competencies: Knowledge and skills required for this position include strong attention to detail, organizational skills, good communication, teamwork skills, and computer skills.

Interns do not receive benefits such as paid holidays, medical coverage, earned vacation, or sick leave. Work schedule will be 40 hours a week during the summer.

Pay: Determined by credit hours earned by the end of Spring semester 2025.

Minimum Requirements:

Must be currently enrolled in College, University, or Tech School or can be in graduate school working on a library degree at the time of application. Undergraduate applicants need to be at least entering junior year or have completed at least 60 hours. If an applicant is enrolled in a Tech School (2-year program), the credit minimum is 30 credit hours. Related majors include but are not limited to library science, library media services, informatics/information science.

Must have demonstrated an interest in library work as a career.

Salary: $20.46 - $21.25 Hourly

Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Benefits Package Eligibility: Retirement Plan Optional

Number of Openings: 1

Employee Status: Short Term

Schedule: Full-Time

Job Type: Internship

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Primary Location: Helena

Agency: Department of Transportation

Union: 000 - None

Posting Date: Jan 3, 2025

Closing Date: Mar 1, 2025

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name: Angela Murolo | Contact Email: amurolo@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 4064310443

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.