Library receives grant to hire intern

By Brooke Pankonin

Grant Tribune Sentinel

Hastings Memorial Library in Grant will once again reap the benefits of some extra help this summer, made possible by a Nebraska Library Internship Grant awarded by the Nebraska Library Commission. 

Hastings Memorial Library was one of 21 Nebraska libraries to receive the grant. 

Library Director Robin Quinn has interviewed several applicants and is in the process of making a selection.

Quinn said the intern will assist with the summer reading program and learn basic library skills.

One of the big projects for this year’s intern will be revamping the library’s online presence by redoing the website, updating Facebook and looking into adding more social media. 

One of the stipulations of receiving the $1,000 grant was hiring a high school or college student who hasn’t worked at the library before. 

“I feel it’s an important thing for the community because there aren’t a lot of summer jobs for high school kids, and it’s a chance for them to get professional, real-world experience,” said Quinn. 

“The internships are a great opportunity for students to get involved in library work. Beyond earning money and gaining valuable work experience, the student is exposed to the broad range of library services and programming. Internships provide an opportunity for the student to view the library as a viable and satisfying career choice. In addition, interns bring a fresh perspective and their own unique talents to the library,” said Nebraska Library Commission Director Rod Wagner.

Funding for the project is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Nebraska Library Commission, in partnership with the Nebraska Library Systems.

 

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