New York Times News Research Desk Summer Internship

The position is for an unpaid, for-credit, academic-year intern. Interns work 8 hours per week for the duration of the semester.

We are seeking a computer savvy, creative library student. Familiarity with programming, database management, and/or cataloging is a plus.

Job Description

1) Assist in maintaining News Research's Intranet site.

2) Assist in Librarian functions, such as cataloging, organizing and marketing the library materials.

3) Assist in creating training materials developed by news researchers, and assist in news research specific marketing and training.

Intern will receive mentoring and training with regard to library specific functions such as cataloging, newsroom training, knowledge management and marketing library resources. Intern will also have the opportunity to shadow News Researchers, receive training and guidance in research techniques, in addition to learning how to navigate database resources proficiently.

The candidate must submit a resume, letter of interest and letter of recommendation from their university. They must receive academic credit and provide a letter from their university saying how much credit they will get.

Email Barbara Gray at bagray@nytimes.com

Wildlife Conservation Society - 2 positions

The Wildlife Conservation Society has 2 internship/volunteer opportunities available.

1. Serials inventory –

Create a complete inventory of serials received by the WCS Library in print and online.  The WCS Library provides online access to over 800 journals to its staff worldwide.  It also holds over 200 print titles which may need to be added to our library management system or the holdings in the LMS updated.  This inventory will also allow the Director to determine retention.

Potential candidates should have an interest or experience in serials management and serials cataloging, and the ability to work on one's own.  Our library management system is Millennium by Innovative.  This project requires knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and the ability to organize and inventory a dispersed collection of print serials as well as a large collection of online journals. 

2. Health Center Cataloging project –

Inventory and catalog the contents of the WCS Health Center library for import into the Library's library management system (Millennium by Innovative).

The Health Center Library at WCS contains medically relevant books and periodicals required by the Society's veterinary staff.  This material needs to be imported into the WCS Library's library management system including updates, corrections and new entries. 

Potential candidates should have an interest or experience in cataloging, experience using Excel spreadsheets and the ability to work on one's own.

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The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild places worldwide. We do so through science, global conservation, education, and the management of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks, led by the flagship Bronx Zoo. Together these activities change attitudes toward nature and help people imagine wildlife and humans living in harmony. WCS is committed to this mission because it is essential to the integrity of life on Earth.

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should send their resumes to library@wcs.org indicating which position you are applying for in the subject field.  Both positions are for credit or volunteering only.

Arts Education Library Internship at Lincoln Center Institute 2011

Type of Position:    Internship

Position Title:    Arts Education Library Internship at Lincoln Center Institute 2011

Salary:    unpaid

Qualifications/Description:

Interns will gain hands-on experience in some of the following program areas: circulation and patron assistance; collection development; electronic library marketing; resource reviews; research and reporting related to new initiatives; bibliography; and web development. In addition to gaining a breadth of experience in several areas, each intern will be given the opportunity to manage an individual project, in collaboration with Resource Center staff. Interns will be mentored by a staff member, who will help each intern establish appropriate goals, supervise projects and progress, and provide any documentation required by the students’ universities. Interns will have opportunities to network with archivists and librarians and visit collections in the New York City area, to hear from administrative directors from across the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts organization, and network with interns working in other departments.

Lincoln Center Institute’s Resource Center has two incarnations: The Heckscher Foundation Resource Center at Lincoln Center, which houses a specialized collection of print and media—some 10,000 reference and circulating items; and LCI’s Electronic Library, which provides staff, teaching artists, educational partners, and online and in-person professional development workshop participants access to reference databases, e-books, online journals, digital articles, and specialized lists of Web links. Visit the Resource Center Blog at http://resourcecenterblog.wordpress.com/.

Lincoln Center Institute (LCI) works each year with nearly 100 local schools and with students, educators, arts administrators and organizations, and professional teaching colleges around the world, bringing the arts into the classroom as a springboard for inspiration and critical thinking across the curriculum. LCI’s approach, called Imaginative Learning, focuses on developing students’ cognitive skills through guided encounters with the visual and performing arts. During two weeks each summer, the Institute welcomes educators, administrators, and other visitors from across the country and around the world for intensive professional development courses. Learn more about LCI at www.lcinstitute.org.

The Arts Education Library Internship Program will take place over eight to ten weeks during the summer, from late May through the end of July, 2011, dependent on interns’ academic schedules and availability. Ideally, interns will participate full-time (35 hours per week). Some flexibility is possible, if arranged prior to the internship. However, full participation during the weeks of July 5th, July 11th, and July 18th is important for successful completion of projects.

This is an unpaid internship open to currently-enrolled students working toward a Masters degree in Library and Information Science, or Spring 2011 graduates. Enrolled applicants must receive academic credit for their work with us or arrange with their university for a letter of support for student participation in the internship.

Submission Address/Instructions:

Please submit four items (a cover letter, resume, two-page writing sample, and contact information for academic or employment references) to internships@lincolncenter.org. If you have questions about the internship, you may contact Linda Miles, lmiles@lincolncenter.org or (212) 875-5771.

Internship at Catalyst, Inc.

Internship at Catalyst, Inc.

Catalyst is seeking an MLIS student seeking credit for an unpaid internship in its Information Center (IC).

What is the Catalyst IC?

Catalyst is the leading nonprofit membership organization working to build inclusive workplaces and expand opportunities for women and business. The Information Center specializes in issues related to women and work, including diversity in the workplace, leadership, retention and turnover, sex discrimination, LGBT issues, women in management and on corporate boards, and work-life effectiveness. The IC librarians respond daily to the requests of Catalyst members, academic and nonprofit organizations, professional associations, researchers, writers, and the media; develop and maintain an extensive physical and electronic collection; and create specialized lists and resources that are not available anywhere else.

What Would I Do in the IC? 

Because this special library provides such a variety of services to its users, interns will have the opportunity to work on and be exposed to various aspects of librarianship, including the following:

·         Research projects regarding gender diversity in business

·         Developing new/updating existing Quick Takes, a series of factsheets on topics such as women in the labor force, women of color, work/life balance, working mothers, women in various geographies, etc. (View the Quick Takes here: http://www.catalyst.org/browse/0/0/0/14/0 )

·         Cataloging articles and reports using modified MARC formatting for the IC catalog

·         Assisting the librarians to answer reference questions as needed

What is the Schedule Like?

The length of the internship and weekly work schedule are flexible, and interns may work from home for certain tasks. Virtual interns will also be considered.

What are the Requirements?

Interns are required to have a basic understanding of library functions and have taken at least one class in cataloging or reference. Interns must be motivated, possess initiative and a sense of urgency, be technologically savvy, and be able to work independently. Though welcome, previous library work experience is not required and on-the-job training will be provided as part of the internship. This internship is open only to those MLIS students seeking credit for an internship.

If you are interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Cheryl Yanek, Senior Associate Librarian at the Information Center, at cyanek@catalyst.org. In the cover letter, please address the following topics: (1) Why you want to work for Catalyst; (2) What you would like to work on/what you expect from the internship, and (3) Offer a proposed work schedule.

About Catalyst

Founded in 1962, Catalyst is the leading nonprofit corporate membership research and advisory organization working globally with businesses and the professions to build inclusive environments and expand opportunities for women and business. With offices in New York, San Jose, Toronto, and Zug, and the support and confidence of more than 340 leading corporations, firms, business schools, and associations, Catalyst is connected to business and its changing needs and is the premier resource for information and data about women in the workplace. In addition, Catalyst honors exemplary business initiatives that promote women’s leadership with the annual Catalyst Award. 

Roosevelt Island Historical Society - Summer intern position - PAID

Do you enjoy local history? Join us on our unique historical island and learn more than you ever

imagined about our history from the 1600’s to the present day. 

Our archives contain many architectural histories, institutional records, personal stories and family histories of those who lived, worked, were hospitalized or imprisoned on the island.  The reading will not be boring!!!

The RIHS is seeking a summer intern for the months of July and August.

•  Intern will assist with RIHS collection management and registration.
•  The responsibilities will include assisting with recording, cataloging, organizing, and inventorying the society records and permanent collection, performing preventative care of items in storage.
•  Interns should be enrolled in an Historic Preservation, Art History, Museum Studies, and/or Local   History Program.
•  All level students will be considered.

Work will be on Roosevelt Island.

The island is easily accessible by aerial tramway or F subway train.

 

This is a paid internship. Please visit our website: www.rihs.us before submitting your cover letter and resume as a Word attachment to Rooseveltislandhistory@usa.com

Integreon - corporate & business research - 4 positions

Integreon Managed Solutions is a privately held global outsourcing firm that partners with some of the world’s largest investment banks and law firms to provide a wide range of services, including library and business research support.
 
Our client, a global investment bank in New York City, is seeking  four (4) interns to perform corporate and business research as part of their Library & Information Services team.
 

•   The positions are part time, 20 hours per week - flexible working hours
•   Some weekend coverage will be required
•   We are seeking a commitment of at least one year

 
ROLE SUMMARY
 
Information Specialist
This is a research position for an individual who is enrolled in an MLS program. The individual in this position will be answering research requests from our clients. Knowledge of the financial markets and investment banking is a plus. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answering client information requests by providing accurate information efficiently and in a  cost-effective manner
• Develop successful working relationships with front office employees / professionals and business units on an ongoing basis
• Communicate confidently and effectively with demanding users, seeking senior management assistance when appropriate 
• Work effectively with industry experts to extract opinions, projections and/or unreleased data to provide complete and competitive response to information inquiries
• Ability to analyze information in corporate finance, specific market, industry or product areas to determine what aspects are to be answered with print sources, through outside expert opinion or via online data

 
QUALIFICATIONS

•  You must be currently enrolled in a MLS program
•  Excellent computer skills
•  Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills
•  Database experience preferred 
•  Able to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment

 
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES MAY SEND THEIR RESUME TO:
Menashe Schorr
Senior Recruiter (US)
Integreon Managed Solutions
Menashe.schorr@integreon.com

Pfizer Summer Student Work Program

Pfizer has informed SLA-NY's Internships blog that they have summer internships available.

To learn more, please visit their website:  https://pfizerstudentworkers-visionit.icims.com/jobs/intro