P/T - Metadata Internship - The Granger Collection (NY)

The Granger Collection (www.granger.com), a historical picture library in Manhattan, is seeking interns to assist with the management of its digital image collection. Interns would assist the metadata librarian in improving and refining the metadata and controlled vocabulary associated with the collection, reviewing image records for accuracy and consistency among metadata, and providing support to other departments when necessary. The position is ideal for a media-savvy student with an interest in metadata and cataloging, especially of non-print materials. Interest in copyright a plus. Students currently enrolled in or recent graduates from an MLIS program only. Can be used for course credit. 10hr/wk minimum. Mondays and Tuesdays are preferred. Position begins in September. To apply, please send resume and cover letter by attachment (.doc or .pdf) to hschumacher@granger.com with “Metadata Intern” in the subject line.