Interns will gain valuable experience cataloging a library established in the 19th century. The majority of the collection is from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Mohonk Preserve is one of America’s largest and most historic private, non-profit nature preserves. For nearly 50 years the Mohonk Preserve has been protecting over 8,000 acres of the Northern Shawangunk Mountains in Ulster County, New York. The Mohonk Preserve’s Daniel Smiley Research Center, located on the grounds of the Mohonk Mountain House (www.mohonk.com) holds over 2,400 volumes in its natural history special collections library.
Carpool offered from the North Jersey Area!
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled or recently graduated from an accredited MLIS program
Course work in original and copy cataloging required. Experience in original and copy cataloging
preferred.
Familiarity with Library of Congress Online Catalog and Dublin Core preferred.
Proficiency using computers, internet, and MS Office Suite required.
Comfortable learning and using new technology.
Familiarity with PastPerfect cataloging software a plus.
Working both as a team and independently, the ability to take direction, and willingness to ask
questions is important.
Strict adherence to collection management policies required.
Duties:
Create bibliographic entries for natural history special collections library using Koha (web-based
integrated library system) and PastPerfect (collection management software).
Assess materials for future conservation needs, and prioritize for digitization.
Duration: 12 weeks during Spring Semester (mid-Jan. – mid-Apr., excluding holidays), 10-15 hours/week
Stipend: Unpaid. Access to world renowned National Historic Landmark resort and nature preserve.
Who may apply: Library/information science graduate students with at least 15 credits.
How to apply (by February 9): Send a copy of your resume, a cover letter which clearly states your reasons for pursuing this internship and what you hope to gain as part of your career goals, your transcript, and two letters of recommendation to:
Director of Conservation Science,
Mohonk Preserve Daniel Smiley Research Center,
1000 Mountain Rest Rd., New Paltz, NY 12561
Email: jthompson@mohonkpreserve.org
