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