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By gsliscomm, April 15, 2013 1:51 pm

National Air & Space Museum Library Education Tools Development Project

Dates preferred: 7/15/13-8/30/13

Full time or Part time: Full Time

Location of internship: National Air & Space Museum Library

Desired knowledge/skill sets (include education level): Background in Education or Library/Information Science. Preferred: MA candidate in Education or MLS/MLIS candidate, knowledge of or experience in creating online instructional tools for a broad audience.

Brief description of project: Working with NASM Library staff, the intern will assist with the development of educational tools using materials from the NASM Library’s Historical Collections for a grade 6-12 audience. The intern will help select items for digitization and help to package the digital assets for outlets such as iTunes.

The intern will learn how to review and assess a variety of historical resources. The intern will learn to create educational tools from primary sources. The intern will learn the selection criteria for digitization projects and digitization workflow. The intern will learn how to provide access to traditional library materials using new tools like iTunes and Pinterest.

This is a paid internship offering a stipend of $500 per week for six weeks. This opportunity is only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Please note the preferred dates of 7/15/13-8/30/13.

Applications will close May 20, 2013. Please apply via SOLAA (https://solaa.si.edu). Select Smithsonian Institution Libraries as the unit, Smithsonian Institution Libraries Internship Program as the program and then Educational Tool Development as the project.

Please visit our website for more details: https://library.si.edu/internships/nasm-education-tools

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By gsliscomm, March 19, 2013 4:29 pm

Summer Intern- Archives/Reference Center

Employer: Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)

Location: Washington, DC (West End/Foggy Bottom- metro accessible)

Work schedule: Interns typically start work soon after Memorial Day and can work through Labor Day, however start and end dates are flexible. Office hours are typically Monday through Friday between 9am-5pm.

Position summary: The Association of American Medical Colleges is looking for a Summer Intern in their archives for help updating the finding aids of two of our governing bodies, the Council of Deans and the Council of Teaching Hospitals. Work duties include acquiring recent records, integrating backlog and re-writing the finding aids. If time allows, intern will also have the opportunity to work on the Center for Workforce Studies collection.

The AAMC Reference Center and Mary H. Littlemeyer Archives is a service to staff and members of the public. Reference Center staff provide reference, research, and access to current and historical collections in order to assist staff in leading the academic medicine community to improve the health of all. Our Archives collection ensures adequate and complete documentation of the Association: its origin, development, policies, and activities.
Attention to detail and good verbal and written skills are required. We are seeking a student enrolled in a library science/archives or history graduate program. This 35 hour/week internship pays $15.00 per hour, and the start and finish dates are flexible (preferably May – August).

About AAMC: Founded in 1876 and based in Washington, D.C., the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is a not-for-profit association representing all 141 accredited U.S. and 17 accredited Canadian medical schools; nearly 400 major teaching hospitals and health systems, including 51 Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers; and 90 academic and scientific societies. Through its many programs and services, the AAMC strengthens the world’s most advanced medical care by supporting the entire spectrum of education, research, and patient care activities conducted by our member institutions.

To Apply Use This Link: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH10/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=AAMC&cws=1&rid=179

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By gsliscomm, March 5, 2013 4:02 pm

Dates preferred: Spring or Summer 2013

Full time or Part time: Part time

Location of internship: National Museum of Natural History (Washington, DC); virtual work options also available.

Desired knowledge/skill sets (include education level): Students pursing a Library and Information Science Masters or recent graduates. Strong writing and research skills a must. Students with a demonstrated interest in a biological sciences subject specialty, reference librarianship, digital librarianship, and/or library marketing are strongly encouraged to apply.

Brief description of project: The Biodiversity Heritage Library, an open access digital library of natural history literature (http://biodiversitylibrary.org/), seeks an intern to help tell the story of life on earth within the context of the historical biological literature to benefit the BHL blog (http://blog.biodiversitylibrary.org). Interns will conduct research on the publication history of a given species or natural history event, such as a scientific expedition or breakthrough discovery, and communicate these findings in writing to demonstrate the relevance of the BHL collection to modern audiences. Interns will work closely with BHL Outreach and Collections staff to perform an environmental scan of competitive biodiversity related blogs as well as generate ideas to reinvent or create new blog series. Where appropriate, interns will repurpose their research on associated BHL outreach platforms, including Twitter and Facebook.

Interns will have the opportunity to:
• Begin to develop a subject specialty in the biological sciences, gaining a deep knowledge of some of the monumental publications that have shaped biodiversity knowledge.
• Improve their written communication and research skills.
• Conduct an environmental scan and summarize results for BHL project leadership.
• Increase their understanding of digital library oriented marketing strategies, exploring how blog posts serve as a cornerstone to BHL’s efforts with various social media platforms.
• Perform analysis of blog audience demographics and readership metrics.
• Learn about the BHL’s book digitization workflows, collection development activities, digital library web services, and the importance of open access and open data within the bioinformatics context.
• Develop teamwork and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced, multitasking, professional library environment.

To apply, please visit the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment Sytem (https://solaa.si.edu). Select “Smithsonian Institution Libraries” as unit and “Smithsonian Institution Libraries Internship Program” as program. Project will remain open until filled.

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By gsliscomm, March 5, 2013 3:57 pm

Applications are now open for our general Internship Program. This year, we are excited to offer five unique projects:

· Digital Asset Management System

· Museum Support Center Collection Management

· Development Office

· National Museum of American History General Collections Review

· Artists’ books

Applications are due April 12th. Please see our website for more information: https://library.si.edu/internships/summer-2013-internship-projects

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By gsliscomm, March 5, 2013 3:54 pm

Smithsonian Libraries would like to share information about our summer internship programs with your students. Information about our paid Professional Development program and our general Internship Program is below. Please pass along to anyone who may be interested!

The Professional Development internships are unique learning experiences designed for current graduate students or recent graduates who wish to gain experience in research and/or museum libraries. This program does carry a stipend. The 2013 paid internship projects are the following:

· Evaluating Our Future: Special Collections in the Smithsonian’s Art Libraries in the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, New York, NY.

· Chinese Book Backlog Cataloging Project in the Freer and Sackler Galleries, Washington, D.C.

· National Air & Space Museum Library Sheet Music Project in the National Air & Space Museum, Washington, D.C.

· Special Collections and Preservation in the Book Conservation Lab, Landover, Md.

· Native American Artist Files in the National Museum of the American Indian, Suitland, Md.

· Biodiversity Heritage Library Virtual Reference Intern in the National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C.; virtual work options are also available.

To read more about these opportunities as well as the Libraries unpaid internship program, visit http://library.si.edu/internships/2013-professional-development . To apply online, visit https://solaa.si.edu. Applications for this program are due March 11th.

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By gsliscomm, March 5, 2013 3:47 pm

Position Description Summary: The George Washington University Libraries announces an opening for Science and Engineering Reference/Instruction Librarian. We seek collaborative, technologically capable, user-focused applicants who will have the opportunity to develop and implement creative user and data services in the sciences and engineering.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: The librarian in this newly created position provides research and instruction services to students and faculty in the GWU community. The librarian provides regular reference service including in person service at a desk and /or virtually via email and chat, schedules research consultations, creates research guides in relevant subject areas, and serves as an embedded library liaison in designated academic departments, including the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), as well as science departments in the Columbian School of Arts and Sciences. The librarian assists faculty and research groups with preparation of grant proposal materials, data management plans and supports data curation activities for the community.

The librarian assists faculty and research groups with preparation of grant proposal materials, data management plans and supports data curation activities for the community.

As a member of the Instruction team, the librarian participates in the Library’s research education and information literacy program both for freshman writing as well as for students and faculty in science programs, including providing training sessions in specialized library resources, seminar support, workshops and orientations.

This position collaborates with collection development librarians of the GW Libraries to ensure that collections in areas of subject specialization meet the research and curricular needs of the University.

This position serves as a member of the Reference Services Group’s Statistical and Data Services team, providing help to students and faculty to identify appropriate datasets to meet research needs, and to assist in the manipulation of data, and the protocols for the presentation, sharing and preservation of results.

The Science and Engineering Reference and Instruction Librarian maintains professional networks and collaborative relationships with other libraries, and remains current with trends in science librarianship, playing an active leadership and advocacy role within the field.

Some regional travel and evening/weekend hours required.

Minimum Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS

Substantial coursework or library experience or practical lab experience in engineering or science fields, such as biology, physics, chemistry, geology, etc.

Advertised Salary: Rank and salary based on qualifications and experience.

Other Information: Desired Qualifications:

Reference, instruction, and/or collection development experience in a science or engineering library

Experience working with statistical data sets.

Demonstrated commitment to customer service and to the promotion of information literacy in the sciences

Evidence of understanding of key issues, ideas, and trends in science and engineering librarianship

Knowledge of print and electronic science reference resources and those available on the Web

Evidence of the ability to work effectively with colleagues in a collaborative team-based organization; and flexibility in adapting to change.

Strong written and oral communication skills

The University and department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among librarians and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position.

Special Instructions to Applicants: In your cover letter please provide an assessment of your skills relevant to basic qualifications.

Review of applications will begin on October 29, 2012, and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

Department Link: http://library.gwu.edu/

Quick Link http://www.gwu.jobs:80/postings/10910

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By gsliscomm, February 25, 2013 4:08 pm

NN’s DC bureau library and archive is hiring an intern for the Summer 2013 semester. Please forward the job announcement to anyone who may be interested:

http://www.turner.com/careers#/careers/job-details/134838BR

TITLE
Summer 2013 CNN Intern – Library (DC)

INDUSTRY

Advertising, Cable/Broadcast Television Networks, Online Content/Services

AREA OF INTEREST

Internship/Trainee

LOCATION

United States – District of Columbia – Washington

POSITION TYPE

Intern

POSTING JOB DESCRIPTION

Qualifications: Students must be in Graduate School completing a Master’s degree in Library or Information Science (MLS/MLIS) or an undergraduate with an interest in Library Science. Students must have completed their sophomore year as an undergraduate prior to the start of the internship and must be receiving course credit for DC internships. Candidates should have an interest in a variety of areas including digital librarianship or content management systems and should be an organized self-starter. Interns should have the ability to make editorial decisions, accept direction and appreciate the value of training. This person must be able to work well with a team and individually.

Please include days/hours of availability in your cover letter and a college reference contact at the end of your resume.

Duties: The Library provides advanced video research to support CNN’s Washington, DC, Bureau. The Library oversees the management of CNN’s video assets, adding metadata and handling file-based digital archiving and access.

The library looks for a student pursuing either a degree in the library or broadcast journalism field with a focus in content systems or digital file management. An interest in news and politics is a plus. The internship will provide a great opportunity to learn various aspects of librarianship and television production in CNN’s fast-paced environment.

In the CNN library internship, the ideal candidate will:

- Learn how to complete video requests for library patrons by searching the CNN Library archive database and other CNN production systems.
- Create digital library records for archive and retrieval, aggregating metadata to the respective files.
- Create and update technical documents for bureau production workflows.
- Gain hands-on experience dealing with digital video and learn how to use digital production tools, such as Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premier.
- Understand the ins-and-outs of nonlinear editing, archiving and retrieval.
- Acquire knowledge of a clustered server environment as well as insight into the latest technology used in broadcasting.
- Assume general library duties and maintenance.
- Complete other projects as they are assigned.

Please Note: Students @ Work Internships are paid at minimum-wage and structured to last approximately 12 weeks. Program dates are June 3rd – August 9th. Course Credit is available. Resume is required. Students should have a strong academic record (3.0 strongly preferred). Students must have completed their sophomore year in college prior to the start of the internship. In addition, students may not have graduated college or graduate school prior to the start of the internship (i.e. STUDENTS MUST BE ENROLLED IN SCHOOL DURING THE TIME OF THIS INTERNSHIP). Students seeking college credit are strongly encouraged to apply. Note to International Students: All international students will be required to provide documentation of proper visa paperwork prior to your arrival if accepted to the program.

Due to the high volume of candidates for Turner’s Internship Program, interested students are encouraged to apply for openings as soon as possible, as these positions will be filled on an ongoing basis. Future semester Internship postings will be available after the current semester deadline.

We would like to fill the position full-time, but applicants must be enrolled students. They need to submit through the Turner Jobs site (link provided above), as well as email their cover letters and resumes to jamie.helgren@turner.com. The deadline to apply is March 1, with interviews to follow.

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By gsliscomm, January 8, 2013 12:51 pm

TRAK Records and Library is recruiting for a direct-hire Legal Research Librarian. The Legal Research Librarian will be performing and responding to complex legal and business research requests for firm staff as well as analyzing research results as needed. This position has a heavy emphasis on IP research. Qualified candidates must have their MLS or similar, be well versed in a variety of databases and have a minimum of three years of library experience in a law firm or corporate setting. For immediate consideration, please submit your resume in Word format to resumes@trakrecordsandlibrary.com today!

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By gsliscomm, November 27, 2012 1:55 pm

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Research Library and National Transportation Library (NTL), both located in the Washington, D.C. area, are seeking students pursuing MLS degrees (or equivalents) for paid, full-time internships for the period June 3 – August 9, 2013. These internships are being offered as part of the United States Department of Transportation’s Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG). The internships include a $5,000 stipend, along with housing and travel (relocation) arrangements for participants whose permanent residences are more than 50 miles away from their assignment locations. The deadline for submitting an application is December 23, 2012. For more information on the program, including requirements and application instructions, please see: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/education/Stipdg.htm. If you have further questions about applying, please send an email to DOTSTIPDG@twc.edu.

When applying, please select your interest areas as the Federal Highway Administration (with specialty Research and Development) and the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (with no specialty). In the space provided for specifying areas of interest not included, please list FHWA Research Library and/or National Transportation Library and the specific project(s) that interest you from the options below.

The following are potential internship projects. Responsibilities may be modified depending on the number of accepted applicants and the interest areas of the candidates. For more information about individual projects, please contact Deena Adelman at deena.adelman.CTR@dot.gov or 202-493-3058.

ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS
Responsibilities:
For FHWA: Apply subject headings and dates to catalog records; update finding aids; arrange and digitize materials; implement preservation measures; conduct research on FHWA laboratories and past executives; fill reference requests.
For NTL: Arrange, inventory and describe collections at the item level; create finding aids; apply subject headings. Review DOT Historian’s webpage for content needing updates and/or reorganization; provide updates to content; recommend improved layouts and organization for the site; investigate and recommend new content/features.

Desired Qualifications: Coursework towards a specialization in archives; familiarity and/or experience with archival practices; knowledge of LCSH and MARC; strong organizational, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills; willingness to adapt to changing situations, take on new tasks, and meet established deadlines with products that reflect professionalism; experience conducting historical research.

CATALOGING (Print and Digital)
Responsibilities:
For FHWA: Create catalog records for a print technical sub-collection; perform simple and complex copy cataloging; assist in the creation of original cataloging records; assign subject headings and call numbers; perform collection assessment and prioritization; participate in workflow assessment.
For NTL: Convert metadata from MARC to Dublin Core standard for digitized print reports; work with NTL Systems Team to develop a workflow for batch loading digital documents and existing metadata; complete full cataloging of imported resources; de-accession print reports from shelf. Crosswalk structured database records to Dublin Core standard.

Desired Qualifications: Coursework and/or experience in cataloging and/or user experience; familiarity and/or experience with AACR2, MARC; knowledge of LCSH; knowledge of LC Classification System; excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills; willingness to adapt to changing situations and take on new tasks; ability to meet established deadlines with products that reflect professionalism.
For NTL only: Knowledge of and/or familiarity with non-MARC metadata (e.g., Dublin Core).

For more information about the libraries, please see the following web sites:

Federal Highway Administration Research Library: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/research/library

National Transportation Library
U.S. DOT site: http://ntl.bts.gov
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/nationaltransportationlibrary (includes information on past interns’ experiences)

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By gsliscomm, November 6, 2012 6:19 pm

The National Park Service invites you to submit project proposals for its Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program for the summer of 2013.

Program Goals: The Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program (CRDIP) provides career exploration opportunities to minority and underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students ages 18-25 in historic preservation and cultural resources management. The program also gives National Park Service offices, national park units, government agencies at all levels, and private organizations opportunities to meet promising young people who might choose a career in this field. The National Park Service Cultural Resources Program, through the CRDIP, cooperates with intern sponsors to provide students who have limited or no exposure to this field with quality work experiences.

How the Program Works: The Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program (CRDIP) will sponsor 15 to 18 interns during a 10-week summer session, beginning June 3, 2013.

The cost is shared on a 50/50 basis between the CRDIP and the intern sponsor. In FY2012, the total cost for each summer intern was $12,801, which included intern recruitment, salary, health insurance, housing, and transportation. Thus, intern sponsors were expected to contribute $6,400. This amount was matched by the CRDIP. Please contact the coordinator with questions concerning the intern’s salary.

We are planning to hold a three-day Career Workshop in Washington, DC during the tenth week of the summer internship. The cost for each intern’s participation will be covered by the National Park Service, Cultural Resources Program.

Project Proposals: In order to be considered for this program, please submit intern project proposals on the enclosed form by November 30, 2012 to: Paloma Bolasny by email, Paloma_Bolasny@.nps.gov or by fax, (202) 371-2229. You can also submit hardcopy proposals to Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program, National Park Service, 1201 Eye Street, NW, 8th floor, (Code 2280), Washington DC, 20005. Additional information about the program and application are available on our website: http://www.cr.nps.gov/crdi/internships/intrnCRDIP.htm

If you have any questions, please contact me at (202) 354-2174 or by email at Paloma_Bolasny@.nps.gov