New College of Florida
Student Intern, Research Assistant, Library
Peer · Library E & G-Shared
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Duties
- Conducting entry-level reference interviews. Assisting student patrons with research queries and strategies and citation management tools. Assisting faculty librarians with preparation for class instruction sessions. Shadowing faculty librarians during workshops and presentations. Working with faculty librarians to develop a presentation for an internship symposium/capstone.
- Assess needs in an academic and professional setting and tailor reference interviews to the individual. Ability to revise expectations and goals for outcomes as patrons refine research questions.
- Ability to inform and encourage peers and patrons in the pursuit of academically honest and ethical research practices, evaluate sources of information, and identify significant gaps in best practice
- Contribute to improving reference interview processes and shared library service tools.
- Evaluate information sources for credibility and guide patrons in ethical, academically honest research practices.
- Demonstrate clear, professional oral and written communication during reference interviews and when assisting patrons.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimums
- Good academic standing, successful completion of Peer Research Assistant ISP
- Required enrollment in professional experience by design course
How to apply
- Proficiency or fluency in Spanish or Portuguese
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