HSS Archives Internship
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is seeking a motivated Library/Archives student with an interest in archives and/or hospital libraries to assist the Archivist and Medical Librarian in the special project of inputting descriptive metadata for staff newsletters.
Duties
This internship is focused on organizing and inputting descriptive metadata for the Record and Chronicle, a staff newsletter published between 1942-1945 & 1950-1980, preparing the collection for digitization.
You will have the opportunity to work with medical archives and help ensure the rich history of HSS is preserved.
Desired Qualifications
The opportunity is available to any Library Science student with an interest in medical archives, but special consideration will be given to candidates with the following:
-Completion of coursework in Health Sciences Resources
-Knowledge of basic cataloging, digital imaging, or digital libraries
-Experience with PastPerfect software
Stipend Available
$200-$400 month; course credit if applicable
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), with at least one day onsite. The schedule is flexible, but would need to be Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm ET.
To Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter to jivanellib@hss.edu including number of hours and days available for the internship.
About The David B. Levine Archives & Special Collections
Founded in 2013, the DBL Archives collects, preserves, and makes accessible records of programs, people, events, and activities for the Hospital for Special Surgery.
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 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:
Founded in 1863, HSS is the oldest orthopedic hospital in the United States and the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. Our Mission is to provide the highest quality patient care, improve mobility and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology and their related disciplines through research and education.
