Collections Internship

The American Library in Paris is looking for a motivated, dynamic, and friendly person to be our Collections Intern position. A few of the various duties include participating in collections projects and assisting patrons and staff at the Member Services desk.

The ideal candidate for this position is interested in pursuing a career in libraries or archives. This person should be organized, flexible, and have some familiarity with library cataloging systems.

Internship dates: January – June 2027

Application Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until October 1, 2026

Under the supervision of Library staff, Collections Intern responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the maintenance of book and periodical collections

• Cataloging of books and periodicals 

• Inventory

• Maintenance of periodical archives

• Maintenance of special book collections

• Answering reference questions 

• Technical processing of magazines, newspapers, and book

• Assisting with shelving, book displays, and stacks maintenance

• Creating, renewing, and revising membership accounts in multiple databases

• Familiarizing new members with the Library and the use of its online and in-person services

• Responding to email, phone, and in-person queries

The successful candidate will have:

• Pride in contributing to the cultural heritage of a century-old institution that is dedicated to literature and community

• An appetite for hard work and the ability to prioritize and multitask in a close-knit and busy organizational environment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A willingness to receive and give constructive feedback, and a proactive attitude

• A commitment to data integrity and quality of work

• The ability to push full book carts, shelve books on high and low shelves, and carry boxes
  
  Applicants are required to fill out the online application form and submit a CV and letter of motivation. 

  For more information contact the Internship Coordinator at internships@americanlibraryinparis.org.