The Advertising Research Foundation is an open forum where the best and the brightest from every avenue of advertising can gather to exchange ideas and research strategies.
Together, we challenge conventional maxims, take on the latest issues, and discover new insights to benefit us all. This collaboration yields something invaluable: knowledge. Knowledge that is meaningful, actionable, and indispensable. Knowledge that empowers our members to have a true impact on their marketing programs and their organizations. Knowledge that changes perspective and changes the game. Since 1936, our goal has been to lead our industry forward. As an open-minded, unbiased environment, free of partisan interests, the ARF facilitates a smarter, stronger, and more effective community.
Position
The ARF Knowledge Center provides a variety of research services to help our members make better business decisions. Our mission is to organize ARF and industry knowledge and make it accessible and available to members 24x7. The Knowledge Center also provides assistance as needed to other departments in Membership, Marketing, Events, and Research. This internship would be ideal for students pursuing a graduate level library science degree from an ALA accredited academic institution and who are interested in gaining real-life work experience in Special Libraries.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of a MLIS Librarian, perform a wide variety of library science-related duties to gain exposure to, and experience working in a Special Library:
- Provide professional reference services to members and staff.
- Assist in implementing a digitization project of ARF historical documents.
- Assist in maintaining and updating in-house databases, archives and catalogs.
- Individual projects will be assigned to enhance learning.
- The internship requires the following:
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university - AND - current enrollment in a Master's of Library Science program accredited by American Library Association.
- Experience in database and online researching.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Proficiency in using computer, internet, and other electronic resources.
- Familiarity with the advertising, marketing, and/or research industries desirable.
Salary and Start Date
Summer Internship will be paid at an hourly rate. The Summer Internship Program will be a 12 week program, starting on May 27th and concluding on August 16th. Summer Interns will be asked to work 20 hours/week and will be compensated at an hourly rate.
How to Apply
Interested students should send their resumes to mihui@thearf.org along with a cover letter.
