Medical Library Internship for Summer 2021
Department: CUNY School of Medicine/Medical Library
Supervisor: Marisol Hernandez, MLS, MA
Internship Title: Library Website Design and Reference Intern
Summary: The Medical Library of the CUNY School of Medicine is seeking a Library Website Design and Reference Intern to assist in enhancing the medical library website with LibGuides CMS as well as conducting occasional literature searches on a variety of topics in medical education. Furthermore, the intern will be expected to provide assistance with the development of library training materials. The intern reports directly to the school’s Medical Librarian, with a schedule of 10 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
· Assisting with library website design using LibGuides CMS
· Conducting scholarly literature searches and summarizing findings
· Assisting with general reference questions
· Conducting internet research
· Assisting with the development of library training materials
Qualifications:
· Ideal candidates should have a strong interest in library website design and medical librarianship.
· Strong preference for applicants with intermediate-level experience with web design, HTML and some database searching.
· Ideal candidates will have the following qualities:
o Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
o Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
o Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
o Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments
o Diversity and Inclusion: Experience working with diverse populations
o Work Environment: Ability to work both on site and remotely
Paid or unpaid? Unpaid
Application Submission: Send cover letter and resume to Associate Professor-Medical Librarian, Marisol Hernandez at mhernandez@med.cuny.edu by May 7th 2021.
