Cataloging Intern,
MetLife Legal Affairs Library
MetLife,
Inc. is a leading global provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit
programs, serving 90 million customers. The MetLife Legal Affairs Department is
comprised of Compliance, Government Relations and the Law Department. The Legal
Affairs Library supports the information and research needs of associates
working in these areas.
Internship
Description:
The
Intern will work as part of a small team to improve description of and access
to information resources. This will include assisting in both the maintenance
and enhancement of access to print and online collections through the Library
Catalog and other finding aids. This will include Bibliographic data entry and
special projects.
The projects will include:
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Harmonizing
the taxonomy and subject headings of the library catalog
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Assist
in the development of work processes for selecting, creating, editing and
importing bibliographic records for various electronic aggregators into
catalog.
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Original
and copy cataloging of historical and current collections. Creation of finding
aids.
The
candidate should have had classwork and work or practical experience with cataloging,
subject headings, information architecture and/or taxonomy. Experience with the
EOS platform is preferred but not necessary. Experience with Law and/or
Insurance subject matter is preferred but not necessary. We will provide
introductory training but are looking for a self starter who can also develop a
broad understanding of subject matter on their own.
This
Internship is a three month post with potential for renewal through six months.
This is a paid internship at $12/hr for afternoons approximately 10 hours a
week. Candidates are responsible for reviewing their program's requirements for
internship eligibility before applying. Applicants are encouraged to submit
their résumé and cover letter to leg_library at metlife dot com
Work &
Educational Requirements:
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Strong
Customer Service orientation.
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Currently
enrolled in a library or information science program.
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Coursework/experience
in classification, taxonomy, information architecture and/or indexing.
·
Proficiency
with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
·
Good
organizational skills and attention to details.
·
Have
the ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
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Ability
to manage and prioritize several projects at the same time.
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Ability
to lift 25 pounds and push book cart.
Preferred:
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Familiarity
with OPACs, preferably EOS.
Familiarity with MARC importation programs such as
MARCedit
