Advanced Referencing Specialist Intern
(PT Remote)
Infotrieve is
a global leader in information services and content management technology for
businesses. For more than 20 years we have been providing corporate
information centers, R&D facilities, and legal, business affairs and
product professionals in more than half the Fortune 500 with a broad array of
software solutions and services.
Position
Overview
As an Advanced Referencing Services Intern, you will gain
real-world experience doing advanced referencing work for us in the scientific,
medical and technical research fields. Infotrieve is a large employer of
recent MLS graduates from many of the top library schools. Those who have
participated in the internship that performed well will be given priority
consideration in our future hiring plans. This position can be located from
home or out of our Wilton, CT office for local candidates. Hours are
flexible and can range from 15 - 25 hours per week. This is a paid position at
$10/hr.
Responsibilities
·
Search
across specialized databases including PubMed, OVID, Proquest, WorldCAT, OCLC,
1st Search, etc.
·
Locate
source publications containing hard-to-find items including journal articles,
theses and dissertations, periodicals, conference proceedings and patents
·
Obtain
copyright permissions for hard-to-clear items
·
Ensure
citations are accurately matched to bibliographic records by consulting
multiple online library catalogs
·
Place
interlibrary loans
·
Initiate
contact with publishers and vendors to obtain unusual items
Requirements
·
Full
time student pursuing MLIS
·
3.5
GPA or better out of 4.0 grading scale for undergraduate and graduate (if
applicable) degrees
·
Knowledge
of university and library catalogues
·
Proficiency
using citation databases such as PubMed preferred
·
Excellent
written and verbal communication skills
·
Strong
PC skills
How to
Apply
Please
include college transcripts with your resume and send to careers@infotrieve.com. Please reference the position title
in the subject line of the e-mail. Please note that Infotrieve does not
provide visa sponsorship.
Learn more about
Infotrieve by visiting our website at www.infotrieve.com
