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Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Knowledge Ctr Internship, Adv'ing Research Fdn (Manhattan)

ARF Knowledge Center Internship
The Advertising Research Foundation (The ARF) is the only organization that creates and curates objective, original research through education, events, and networking for advertising practitioners. By providing leading-edge solutions and anticipating the industry’s challenges, we are trusted by over 400 member companies from leading brands, agencies, research firms, media, and tech.
The ARF Knowledge Center is a team of knowledge experts who provide custom, secondary research services to ARF members. We manage the ARF research database and tools, as well as digital and physical collections. We help connect the dots.

 Internship Summary:

 The Intern will support the research librarians at the ARF Knowledge Center with research requests, knowledge management, and administrative duties. The position calls for a meticulous but creative problem-solver, who is organized but flexible to handle fast deadlines and last minute requests. This internship would be ideal for a candidate with background and/or interest in business librarianship, media, or marketing.
The pay for this internship is $15/hr. with min 10 - 15 hours. Flexible works hours.

 Responsibilities:

 The ARF Knowledge Center intern will be expected to assist in:
·       Answering secondary research requests and projects
·       Database and collection management
·       Other administrative duties as needed

 Qualifications

 ·       Currently in an MLIS program
·       Adept at database and online research 

·       Must be highly proficient in computer skills – especially database management and cloud computing 

·       Familiar with library cataloging rules – work experience in library cataloging or taxonomy a plus. 

·       Knowledgeable about advertising and marketing a plus  


 Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. 
If interested in position, please send your cover letter and resume to Mi hui Pak, Director, Knowledge Center, at  mpak@thearf.org