City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, NE
City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, NE is hiring: Library Summer Intern - Gere Bra
City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, NE, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Salary: $13.50 Hourly
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: Part time temporary
Job Number: 202500142
Department: Lincoln City Libraries
Division: Public Service
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
Closing Date: 3/30/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Posting Information
Internship Dates: 100 hours to be scheduled between May 8 and August 13, 2025, primarily between May 27 and July 31.
This position will be at the Gere Branch Library (2400 S. 56th Street, 68506). There are three required training sessions and required attendance at a Library Board meeting, all at the Bennett Martin Public Library (136 South 14th Street, 68508). Mileage will be reimbursed if using a personal vehicle. Reimbursement for other means of transportation will not be available.
Hours: Part-time, Monday - Sunday as assigned. Hours will vary. May include some evenings until 8:00 pm. This is a temporary internship position that ends on or before August 13, 2025.
Interns will be required to attend the following:
The Nebraska Library Internship program introduces high school and college students to the varied and exciting work of Nebraska libraries by involving them in real library work that takes advantage of their experience and interests. Interns at all locations will be introduced to the full array of public library work including the scope and value of the variety of diverse programs and activities held at public libraries throughout the state. Tasks will include checking materials in, checking materials out, placing materials on hold, requesting items via InterLibrary Loan, creating/maintaining displays, answering reference questions, registering customers for library cards, providing community outreach, facilitating Maker events, registering customers for Summer Reading, and assisting with regular programming and special events.
Credit: Internships are funded by the 2025 Nebraska Library Commission Internship Grant Program. This project is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Nebraska Library Commission.
Minimum qualifications/Necessary Special requirements/Abilities & Skills: (first two are grant required.)
(There are no restrictions associated with students who have served as volunteers at a library.)
Temporary, on call, and seasonal positions with the City are not eligible for benefits.
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APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTTo successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.
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I understand that this position is unclassified and not eligible for benefits?
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I understand this position will be at the Gere Branch Library (2400 S. 56th Street, 68506).
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Name of your school and grade or year in college in the spring of 2025.
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Are you age 16 or older as of May 8, 2025?
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Have you ever worked (for pay) in a library?
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If yes, please list the libraries. If no, enter n/a.
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Have you ever volunteered (without pay) in a library?
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If yes, please list the libraries. If no, enter n/a.
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Are you able to attend the three required training sessions (10am-12pm on June 13, June 27, and July 11) and the required Library Board Meeting (8am-9am on July 15)?
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Please indicate the days/times that you are generally available to work (Check all that apply):
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Please list any days/times that you are generally not available to work (i.e. "Mondays from 5pm-8pm"). Please only list the days/times and do not include the reason. If there are no days/times you are generally not available to work, please put N/A.
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List any dates between May 8 and August 13, 2025, that you are unavailable to work. Consider any planned vacations, camps, or other obligations. Please only list the dates and do not include the reason. If there are no dates you are unavailable to work, please put N/A.
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Please describe your experience using computers.
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Are you fluent in a language other than English, including American Sign Language?
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If yes, please list the language(s) and include your level of proficiency and experience. If no, enter n/a.
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Please list two references. For each reference, include name, phone number, email address, and their relationship to you.
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I understand this position may occasionally involve travel between library branches over the course of a day.
Required Question
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: Part time temporary
Job Number: 202500142
Department: Lincoln City Libraries
Division: Public Service
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
Closing Date: 3/30/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Posting Information
Internship Dates: 100 hours to be scheduled between May 8 and August 13, 2025, primarily between May 27 and July 31.
This position will be at the Gere Branch Library (2400 S. 56th Street, 68506). There are three required training sessions and required attendance at a Library Board meeting, all at the Bennett Martin Public Library (136 South 14th Street, 68508). Mileage will be reimbursed if using a personal vehicle. Reimbursement for other means of transportation will not be available.
Hours: Part-time, Monday - Sunday as assigned. Hours will vary. May include some evenings until 8:00 pm. This is a temporary internship position that ends on or before August 13, 2025.
Interns will be required to attend the following:
- Training - Friday, June 13, 2025 - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Bennett Martin Public Library (136 S. 14th Street)
- Training - Friday, June 27, 2025 - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Bennett Martin Public Library (136 S. 14th Street)
- Training - Friday, July 11, 2025 - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Bennett Martin Public Library (136 S. 14th Street)
- Library Board Meeting - Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. - Bennett Martin Public Library (136 S. 14th Street)
The Nebraska Library Internship program introduces high school and college students to the varied and exciting work of Nebraska libraries by involving them in real library work that takes advantage of their experience and interests. Interns at all locations will be introduced to the full array of public library work including the scope and value of the variety of diverse programs and activities held at public libraries throughout the state. Tasks will include checking materials in, checking materials out, placing materials on hold, requesting items via InterLibrary Loan, creating/maintaining displays, answering reference questions, registering customers for library cards, providing community outreach, facilitating Maker events, registering customers for Summer Reading, and assisting with regular programming and special events.
Credit: Internships are funded by the 2025 Nebraska Library Commission Internship Grant Program. This project is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Nebraska Library Commission.
Minimum qualifications/Necessary Special requirements/Abilities & Skills: (first two are grant required.)
- Be a student in high school or college.
- Never been employed by a library or as an intern at a library (previously or currently).
(There are no restrictions associated with students who have served as volunteers at a library.)
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Have an interest in libraries.
- Possess basic computer skills.
- Able to work well with customers of all ages and backgrounds.
Temporary, on call, and seasonal positions with the City are not eligible for benefits.
01
APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTTo successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.
- 1. This application is hand scored.
- 2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.
- 3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See " are not acceptable responses and will not receive full credit.
- 4. Copied/Pasted answers will not receive full credit.
- 5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.
- 6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.
- 7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.
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I understand that this position is unclassified and not eligible for benefits?
- Yes
- No
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I understand this position will be at the Gere Branch Library (2400 S. 56th Street, 68506).
- Acknowledge
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Name of your school and grade or year in college in the spring of 2025.
05
Are you age 16 or older as of May 8, 2025?
- Yes
- No
06
Have you ever worked (for pay) in a library?
- Yes
- No
07
If yes, please list the libraries. If no, enter n/a.
08
Have you ever volunteered (without pay) in a library?
- Yes
- No
09
If yes, please list the libraries. If no, enter n/a.
10
Are you able to attend the three required training sessions (10am-12pm on June 13, June 27, and July 11) and the required Library Board Meeting (8am-9am on July 15)?
- Yes
- No
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Please indicate the days/times that you are generally available to work (Check all that apply):
- Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm (noon)
- Monday-Friday, 12:00pm (noon) to 6:00pm
- Monday-Thursday, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
- Saturday, 9:00am-12:00pm (noon)
- Saturday, 12:00pm (noon) to 6:00pm
- Sunday, 11:00am to 8:00pm
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Please list any days/times that you are generally not available to work (i.e. "Mondays from 5pm-8pm"). Please only list the days/times and do not include the reason. If there are no days/times you are generally not available to work, please put N/A.
13
List any dates between May 8 and August 13, 2025, that you are unavailable to work. Consider any planned vacations, camps, or other obligations. Please only list the dates and do not include the reason. If there are no dates you are unavailable to work, please put N/A.
14
Please describe your experience using computers.
15
Are you fluent in a language other than English, including American Sign Language?
- Yes
- No
16
If yes, please list the language(s) and include your level of proficiency and experience. If no, enter n/a.
17
Please list two references. For each reference, include name, phone number, email address, and their relationship to you.
18
I understand this position may occasionally involve travel between library branches over the course of a day.
- Acknowledge
Required Question