Southeastern NY Library Resources Council is seeking an Intern for the Community Connections Shadow Program. The internship is 150 total hours during the Spring 2026 semester. The Intern will work with the Program and Outreach Manager to administer the Shadow Program, a program that allows member library workers to visit other libraries, archives, and cultural heritage institutions in the 8-county service area of Southeastern. 

Required:

• Current enrollment in an MLS, MSIS, or related graduate program.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge, interest, or connections to the communities served by local libraries

Stipend:
$2,500 upon successful completion of the 150-hour internship. We offer a flexible, weekly schedule over a 16-week period from mid-January 2026 to mid-May 2026.

For a comprehensive description of the position, please visit Community Connections Internship | Southeastern NY Library Resources Council

Application Process:
Please send the following documents in .pdf format (separately or combined together) to position@senylrc.org:

• Your Resume.
• A letter of interest describing your studies and your connection to the communities we serve.
• The name and contact information of a person, other than a relative, who knows you well and can be a reference. The reference can be a current or former teacher, employer, or community leader. Include the person’s name, school, workplace, or organization through which they know you, and contact information, including phone and/or email.

Applications will be reviewed upon submission. The application period closes on November 14, 2025, at 12:00 pm.