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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

P/T - Library & Inventory Intern - Marvel Entertainment (NY)


Marvel Entertainment, LLC.

Marvel Entertainment is looking for current MLIS students interested in an
internship for school credit (you must be earning school credit to be
eligible).  Potential candidates must be local to or able to commute to
New York City.

Purpose of Position
The purpose of this position is to assist with the inventory, the
re-organization, and the cataloging of items in Marvel’s library.  The
Library & Inventory Intern will be responsible for cataloging books and
mixed media according to Marvel’s standards.  Cataloged items will be
re-organized in the library according to the standards agreed upon by the
Publishing Department and the Enterprise Architecture Group.  This
position requires great attention to detail, superior organizational
skills, and the ability to work independently with little supervision.
This internship is within the Publishing Department and is unpaid, but
qualifies for school credit.

Responsibilities
1.  Complete library inventory and catalog
•    Catalog comic books, trades, and bound volumes for inclusion in a
searchable database according to standards
•    Cataloging and filing new material every week
•    Checking books in and out of the library

2.  Reorganization of library
•    Weed any material that does not comply with retention standards
•    Shelve books according to established standards and record location

Qualifications
•    Enrollment in a Library Science program
•    Earning school credit for the internship
•    An interest in cataloging and special collections
•    Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
•    Must be able to work independently with little supervision
•    Must be organized, analytical, and reliable
•    Must be accurate and able to ensure data integrity

Application Process
Please apply online
http://marvel.com/corporate/internshipform?interest=Inventory.Or send
e-mail to internships@marvel.com; subject line: Library Internship