Position Code: MANED03
Company Introduction:
The international organization aims to promote the French language and francophone culture around the world.
Role: Administrative & Teaching Internship
Internship Description:
- Cataloguing the collection
- Checking the existing catalogue
- Labelling and shelving books
- Developing a schedule of spotlighting for different works/sections
- Identifying strengths/weaknesses in the collection
- Re-organising the shelving to improve visibility and usability
- Suggesting acquisitions
- Developing and running activities around elements of the collection
- Running user surveys and developing interaction with users, including running activities
- Communication and marketing for the collection, including digital marketing and newsletter articles, and suggesting additional marketing strategies
- Cataloguing and organising the teachers’ library
Requirements:
- Fluency in English and a high level of French proficiency (able to follow meetings and participate in professional discussions in French, plus an appreciation for French literature)
- A study background in Literature / Languages / Library services / French
- A sense of responsibility and self-motivation
- Enthusiasm for the French language and French-speaking culture(s)
- An ability to form a rapport with library users and to host activities
- A DBS will be required for this role.
