Kim Barrett Memorial Library Internship
Remote with stipend
The Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is seeking a motivated Library/Information Science student with an interest in hospital libraries to assist the Medical Librarian in the special project of creating a Research Resource Guide for HSS staff.
Duties: This internship opportunity is focused on the special project of creating a Research Resource Guide.
You will also have the opportunity to participate in the library’s daily operation including:
Assist in interlibrary loan and document delivery (NLMs Docline)
Assist HSS residents/fellows/staff in use of library resources
o Including PubMed, CINAHL, ClinicalKey, UpToDate and RefWorks
Assist with library orientations
Desired Qualifications:
The opportunity is available to any Library Science student with an interest in medical libraries, but special consideration will be given to candidates with the following:
Completion of coursework in Health Sciences Resources
Completion of coursework in basic cataloging
Experience with Content Management Systems and/or web design
Strong communication skills
Stipend:
The internship position is being offered with a daily stipend and/or an opportunity for course credit.
Hours:
The candidate would need to be able to commit a minimum of 10 hours a week (e.g. 2 days at 5 hours per day). The schedule is flexible, but would need to be Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm EST.
To Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to jivanellib@hss.edu including number of hours and days available for the internship.
About The Kim Barrett Memorial Library
Since its founding in 1936, the medical library at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has been a vital resource. During the 40-year tenure of its first librarian, Kim Barrett, the medical library evolved from these modest beginnings into a state-of-the-art, modern resource for medical education and research. The mission of the Kim Barrett Memorial Library, today, is to manage and improve effective access to information resources, which encourage excellence in patient care, teaching, learning, and research conducted by HSS and its affiliations.
About the Hospital for Special Surgery:
HSS (founded as the Hospital for Ruptured and Crippled) is the oldest orthopedic hospital in the United States. For more than a century, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has trained the minds, hearts, and hands of some of the finest orthopaedic surgeons in the nation. A steadfast commitment to excellence in education dates.
