Kim Barrett Memorial Library Internship
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
updating catalog records of the library’s print and electronic book collection.
Duties
In addition to the special project, you will also have the opportunity to participate in the library’s
daily operation including:
• Assist in interlibrary loan and document delivery (NLM’s Docline)
• Assist HSS 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 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 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.
