Healthy Libraries Program Intern

Overview

The Stony Brook Medicine Healthy Libraries Program (HeLP) seeks one library science student to join an interprofessional team.

Responsibilities

• Provide health information and social support resources in public libraries throughout Suffolk County.
• Interact with patrons and participate in public library culture.
• Collaborate with other students, including those from Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, and Physician Assistant disciplines.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Masters in Library Science program.
• Desire to gain practical hands-on experience in a public library setting.
• Interest in working with other students, patrons, and library staff.
• Reliable transportation to public libraries throughout Suffolk County.

Benefits

• Unpaid position requiring no more than 10 hours per week for the Spring 2026 semester.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in collaborative practice on an interprofessional team.
• Participation in public library culture.
• Option to count towards credit in your current Library Science Program at participating universities.

Pay

This is a part-time, unpaid position.

Schedule

The Healthy Libraries Program runs in the Spring and Fall semesters.