Cambridge Library Intern
Listing reference: advmk_000217
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 14 July 2026
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
EE position: No
Introduction
At Makini we believe that in our diversity lies the value of the contributions we can make to our promise. We are always looking for people who can bring new perspectives and life experiences to our team. If you’re looking for a place that values your ideas and desire to be the best at what you do and are keen on taking on fresh challenges as a team, then this is the place for you.
Job description
Reports to: School Librarian
Job Purpose: Support the libraries and perform related library services. Tasks include cataloguing, classifying, circulating, and maintaining library materials; and furnishing reference, bibliographical, and readers' advisory services. This is a seasonal internship to support the closing of the 2025-26 school year and the opening of the 2026-27 school year.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Keep records of circulation and materials.
- Check books in and out of the library.
- Code, classify, and catalogue books, publications, films, audiovisual aids, and other library materials based on subject matter or standard library classification systems.
- Organize collections of books, publications, documents, audiovisual aids, and other reference materials for convenient access.
- Compile lists of overdue materials, and notify borrowers that their materials are overdue.
- Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time
Minimum requirements
Education & Experience
- A diploma in a related field
Skills, knowledge, abilities & values
- Knowledge of the school curriculum as it affects the service the library provides
- Knowledge of library science
- Effective communication skills to be able to develop open and constructive relationships with a wide range of young people and staff
- Able to work in a changing environment, be open to new ideas
- Able to work as part of the school curriculum/resource support team
- Ability to self-evaluate professional development needs and actively seek learning opportunities
- Organised