The Position
Assist the
Communications Department with the digitization of the audiovisual collection
of the Lindesmith Library. The Lindesmith Library is one of the world’s
leading resources for scientific information on drug policy as well as an
outstanding source of information on drug policy reform. The collection of
contemporary and historical articles, books, and films is unmatched, and the
services of the library play a critical role in advancing an honest and
informed public discourse about drug issues.
The Lindesmith Library
was founded in 1995 and named after Professor Alfred Lindesmith of Indiana
University, the first prominent scholar in the U.S. to challenge conventional thinking
about drugs, addiction, and drug policy. The collection contains more than
15,000 books, audio recordings, articles, and videos focusing on drugs and drug
policy from economic, criminal justice, public health and other perspectives.
Primary Responsibilities
- Utilize
hardware and software to create digital copies of VHS and audio cassette
tapes
- Create
and refine metadata for library records of video and audio collection
Based in DPA’s New York
City headquarters, the Digitization Intern will be part of DPA’s Communications
team and report to the Managing Director of Communications. One day of
training on a Tuesday will be necessary.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will
have:
- At
least one completed semester at an accredited library and information
science program OR media program is required.
- Previous
cataloging experience, library experience, digitization experience, and/or
experience in substance abuse related work are pluses.
The ideal intern will be
highly organized, have a good sense of humor, be able to work with minimum
supervision, and be able to commit two days a week. In return, the
volunteer will have the chance to work with a highly skilled and fun team of
committed people.
Compensation
This is an unpaid
internship. Interns are offered a modest travel stipend.
Application Process: Please submit a cover letter and resume to David B. Abbott,
Office Manager at mailto:dabbott%40drugpolicy.org
Last Day to Apply: Applications will be reviewed immediately and will be
accepted until the position is filled.
Note: Only those
candidates under consideration will be contacted.
For the full listing,
and more information about the Drug Policy Alliance, please visit our website
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