Spartanburg County Public Libraries

The Spartanburg County Public Libraries (SCPL) are seeking a Student Intern to assist the Local History Department with processing interviews in its oral history collection. This internship program is designed to allow students the opportunity to work in a public library setting, while gaining hands-on experience and valuable skills.

JOB TITLE: Local History Intern
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
SALARY: $12 per hour

HOURS: 5 - 10 hours per week, not to exceed a total of 40 hours per month

DRESS CODE: Clothing must be clean and presentable. You must wear pants and a shirt with no graphics unless you wear a library t-shirt.

EDUCATION: Must have completed high school and enrolled in a semester of college.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Create transcripts of oral history interviews following established transcription guidelines
Proofread transcripts
Research information mentioned in interviews that might require further clarification
Write a short summary of each interview and a short bio for each interviewee
Edit and clean up audio files

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Interest in local history and/or oral histories
Positive attitude with the ability to take direction and work independently
Organized, detailed-oriented, and adaptable
Excellent writing and listening skills
Comfortable communicating with library staff and the public
Familiarity with Microsoft Word and audio editing software, such as Audacity, is a plus

BENEFITS:

Benefits: All interns will receive a stipend and a free t-shirt

Course Credit: Any student interested in receiving credit for their internship must consult their professor or academic advisor to determine eligibility.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter with two letters of recommendation (letters written by professors will be accepted).