Public Services, Law Library

Location:
2525 Dole Street, Honolulu, HI, 96822
Website:
https://www.law.hawaii.edu/library

Internship Description

The student will be working in the public services section, helping the public services librarians, learning various aspects of circulation, reference, and patron services. Special projects such as library displays, pathfinders, and provide assistance in legal research projects.

Library/Collection Description

The law library serves the needs of the law school faculty and students, and secondarily the attorneys and the public. Its collection includes primary and secondary legal materials and legal periodicals, both in print, microform and online format.

Required Qualifications

  • Strong interest in law librarianship.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with legal materials.

Weekly Schedule

Flexible 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Occasional weekend and evening hours if needed.

Goals and Outcomes

Experience in providing legal reference and understanding of circulation, patron services, and the legal reference and research.

Evaluation Methods

Evaluations will be done in the middle and the end of the semester.

Evaluation Schedule

The supervising librarian will complete the LIS 690 evaluation form at the end of the semester.

Contact Information

Supervisor:
Vicki Szymczak
E-mail:
vjs777@hawaii.edu
Telephone:
(808) 956-5581
Last Updated: 2013April03