KPMG LLP

Prospective intern should be detail-oriented and accurate and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Possible Duties and Projects:

·        Cataloging of books and digital media using Softlink Liberty software

·        Check-in journals using Liberty OPAC

·        Updating authority control files in Liberty

·        Entering circulation data from manual system to Liberty

·        Database maintenance – adding and deleting files

·        Processing books and pamphlets for offsite storage. Intern should be able to lift a 30 pound box.

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KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm, is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International. KPMG International’s member firms have 137,000 professionals, including more than 7,600 partners, in 144 countries.

Interested applicants should contact Boris Musich, Research Manager, bmusich@kpmg.com , 212-909-5632.

Wildlife Conservation Society - 2 positions

The Wildlife Conservation Society has 2 internship/volunteer opportunities available.

1. Serials inventory –

Create a complete inventory of serials received by the WCS Library in print and online.  The WCS Library provides online access to over 800 journals to its staff worldwide.  It also holds over 200 print titles which may need to be added to our library management system or the holdings in the LMS updated.  This inventory will also allow the Director to determine retention.

Potential candidates should have an interest or experience in serials management and serials cataloging, and the ability to work on one's own.  Our library management system is Millennium by Innovative.  This project requires knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and the ability to organize and inventory a dispersed collection of print serials as well as a large collection of online journals. 

2. Health Center Cataloging project –

Inventory and catalog the contents of the WCS Health Center library for import into the Library's library management system (Millennium by Innovative).

The Health Center Library at WCS contains medically relevant books and periodicals required by the Society's veterinary staff.  This material needs to be imported into the WCS Library's library management system including updates, corrections and new entries. 

Potential candidates should have an interest or experience in cataloging, experience using Excel spreadsheets and the ability to work on one's own.

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The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild places worldwide. We do so through science, global conservation, education, and the management of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks, led by the flagship Bronx Zoo. Together these activities change attitudes toward nature and help people imagine wildlife and humans living in harmony. WCS is committed to this mission because it is essential to the integrity of life on Earth.

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should send their resumes to library@wcs.org indicating which position you are applying for in the subject field.  Both positions are for credit or volunteering only.

The Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary - Multiple internship opportunities

The Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary has numerous internship possibilities for library school students for the spring 2011 semester. Some of the internships require the ability to read Hebrew but for many Hebrew is not mandatory. Each student will be supervised by a librarian.

The Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary holds the foremost collection in Judaica in the Western Hemisphere. With more than 400,000 printed books, The Library also houses manuscript codices, graphic art collections, archives, and is currently actively building its digital library. We are seeking Library School interns for many different projects within the Library. Some of them require subject knowledge and knowledge of Hebrew but many do not. It is a unique opportunity to work with very experienced librarians who will supervise and guide the student in each specific project. The Library is located at 3080 Broadway (at 122nd Street), New York, NY 10027.

For further information check our web page or please contact Naomi Steinberger, Director of Library Services, The Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary. nsteinberger@jtsa.edu or 212-678-8982.

Internships available for spring 2011:

1. Copy Cataloging projects specifically for people who are interested in specializing in Judaica Librarianship.

a. Cataloging books in foreign languages such as Turkish, Polish, Spanish, etc.

b. Cataloging out of print books in English and Hebrew for people with knowledge of Hebrew and interest in Jewish Studies including Special Collections materials.

c. Cataloging of ephemeral materials. There are many collections. Knowledge of art, music and/or knowledge of Hebrew.

d. Sorting, matching and cataloging rare and out of print sets of Hebrew Bibles.

e. Sorting books in Yiddish (knowledge of Yiddish required)


2. Serials:

a. Sorting and organizing old and scarce individual serials issues primarily in Hebrew and German


3. Reference services:

a. Creation of pathfinder in mutually agreed upon subject area (knowledge of Hebrew and Jewish studies necessary)

b. Updating Library's vertical files

c. Reference support for Special Collections Reading Room (knowledge of Hebrew and Jewish studies necessary)


4. Systems

a. Technical preparation of files for ingesting into Digital Assets Management System

5. Stack maintenance

a. Assist in shift and inventory of manuscript codices collection


6. Preservation

a. Rehousing books in boxes or four-flap enclosures

b. Placing documents in mylar

c. Photograph preservation

Internship opportunity at the Anti-Defamation League

The Anti-Defamation League is looking for an energetic, creative MLS student to fill a position in the Rita and Leo Greenland Library and Research Center. The position is paid, and ADL will cooperate with your university to obtain credit for the work experience, if needed. The internship is for 12 hours a week for the spring semester. An interest in working with library and archival materials is essential. Also required are accuracy in creating and maintaining records, as well as good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

The intern may have some or all of the following responsibilities:

Organizing, preserving and indexing archival materials

Digitizing library publications

Assisting with cataloging books, electronic documents, audio-visual materials and pamphlets

Designing and implementing systems for special collections

Other related projects, as needed

This is a chance to work with professionals at one of the country’s leading human relations civil rights organizations. The Anti-Defamation League is dedicated to stopping the defamation of the Jewish people and to securing justice and fair treatment for all.

ADL is located in midtown Manhattan.

Please send your resume to Marianne Benjamin (mbenjamin@adl.org).

Internship in cataloging at the Anti-Defamation League

A chance to work with professionals at one of the country’s premier human relations civil rights organizations. ADL is dedicated to stopping the defamation of the Jewish people and to securing justice and fair treatment for all.
ADL’s Library, Archive and Research Center is looking for an energetic, creative MLS candidate to fill an internship position in cataloging. The position is unpaid, but we will work with your university to ensure that you receive credit toward the degree. Preference will be given to candidates with experience and/or course work in cataloging. Hours and the start and end dates for the internship will be mutually agreed upon. ADL is located in midtown Manhattan.

Projects include:

Copy and original cataloging of books, pamphlets, electronic documents and DVDs using LC classification

Design and implementation of systems for special collections

Taxonomy development

Please send your resume to Marianne Benjamin at mbenjamin@adl.org.

Spring Internship at Catalyst, Inc.

Catalyst is seeking an MLIS student for an unpaid internship (plus transportation and lunch reimbursement) in its Information Center (IC). The IC librarians respond daily to the requests of Catalyst members, academic and nonprofit organizations, professional associations, researchers, writers, and the media.

Because the IC provides such a variety of services to its users, interns will have the opportunity to work on various aspects of librarianship, including the following:
· Research projects regarding gender diversity in business
· Cataloging articles and reports using modified MARC formatting for the IC catalog
· Developing new/updating existing Quick Takes, a series of statistics-based overviews of topics such as women in the labor force, women of color, work/life balance, working mothers, women in Canada, etc. (View the Quick Takes here: http://www.catalyst.org/browse/0/0/0/14/0 )
· Assisting the librarians to answer reference questions as needed
The length of the internship and weekly work schedule are flexible, and interns may work from home for certain tasks of the internship. Remote interns will also be considered. Interns are required to have a basic understanding of library functions and have taken at least one class in cataloging and reference. Interns must be motivated, possess initiative, be technologically savvy, and be able to work independently. Though welcome, previous library work experience is not required and on-the-job training will be provided as part of the internship.

If you are interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Cheryl Yanek, Associate Librarian at the Information Center, at cyanek@catalyst.org. In the cover letter, please address the following topics: (1) Why you want to work for Catalyst; (2) What you would like to work on/what you expect from the internship, and (3) Offer a proposed work schedule.

About Catalyst
Founded in 1962, Catalyst is the leading nonprofit corporate membership research and advisory organization working globally with businesses and the professions to build inclusive environments and expand opportunities for women and business. With offices in New York, San Jose, Toronto, and Zug, and the support and confidence of more than 340 leading corporations, firms, business schools, and associations, Catalyst is connected to business and its changing needs and is the premier resource for information and data about women in the workplace. In addition, Catalyst honors exemplary business initiatives that promote women’s leadership with the annual Catalyst Award.

Internship at Catalyst, Inc.

Catalyst is seeking an MLIS student for an unpaid internship (plus transportation and lunch reimbursement) in its Information Center (IC). The IC librarians respond daily to the requests of Catalyst members, academic and nonprofit organizations, professional associations, researchers, writers, and the media.

Because the IC provides such a variety of services to its users, interns will have the opportunity to work on various aspects of librarianship, including the following:
· Research projects regarding gender diversity in business
· Cataloging articles and reports using modified MARC formatting for the IC catalog
· Developing new/updating existing Quick Takes, a series of statistics-based overviews of topics such as women in the labor force, women of color, work/life balance, working mothers, women in Canada, etc. (View the Quick Takes here: http://www.catalyst.org/browse/0/0/0/14/0 )
· Assisting the librarians to answer reference questions as needed
The length of the internship and weekly work schedule are flexible, and interns may work from home for certain tasks of the internship. Remote interns will also be considered. Interns are required to have a basic understanding of library functions and have taken at least one class in cataloging and reference. Interns must be motivated, possess initiative, be technologically savvy, and be able to work independently. Though welcome, previous library work experience is not required and on-the-job training will be provided as part of the internship.

If you are interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Cheryl Yanek, Associate Librarian at the Information Center, at cyanek@catalyst.org. In the cover letter, please address the following topics: (1) Why you want to work for Catalyst; (2) What you would like to work on/what you expect from the internship, and (3) Offer a proposed work schedule.

About Catalyst
Founded in 1962, Catalyst is the leading nonprofit corporate membership research and advisory organization working globally with businesses and the professions to build inclusive environments and expand opportunities for women and business. With offices in New York, San Jose, Toronto, and Zug, and the support and confidence of more than 340 leading corporations, firms, business schools, and associations, Catalyst is connected to business and its changing needs and is the premier resource for information and data about women in the workplace. In addition, Catalyst honors exemplary business initiatives that promote women’s leadership with the annual Catalyst Award.

Wildlife Conservation Society - Cataloger

Temporary position (1 month) – Cataloger – Wildlife Conservation Society Cambodia Office

The Wildlife Conservation Society is seeking a motivated MLS student or recent graduate to catalog and index our national office Library in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
This one month position will require the candidate to sort and catalog the collection of books, periodicals and grey literature used by present and former field staff of WCS, as well as outside conservation researchers. The catalog system is a “home-grown” database system of WCS, but correct bibliographic entry and subject analysis are essential to the project. The candidate will work with the Cambodian staff as well as the Library Director in New York to best process this collection, so as to serve as a benchmark for future information expansion within WCS.

WCS will provide travel to Phnom Penh and lodging, as well as a basic per diem for food and sundries.

Ideally we are looking for someone to complete this during the Summer of 2009, but we will look at later dates, depending on applicants.

Qualifications:
Basic knowledge of descriptive cataloging, subject analysis and metadata
Familiarity with relational databases
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite

If interested, please send resume to Dan Cherubin at dcherubin@wcs.org

Internship at Catalyst, Inc

Catalyst is seeking an MLIS student for an unpaid internship (plus transportation and lunch reimbursement) in its Information Center (IC). The IC librarians respond daily to the requests of Catalyst members, academic and nonprofit organizations, professional associations, researchers, writers, and the media.

Because the IC provides such a variety of services to its users, interns will have the opportunity to work on various aspects of librarianship, including the following:

•Research projects regarding gender diversity in business
•Cataloging articles and reports using modified MARC formatting for the IC catalog
•Developing new/updating existing Quick Takes, a series of statistics-based overviews of topics such as women in the labor force, women of color, work/life balance, working mothers, women in Canada, etc. (View the Quick Takes here: http://www.catalyst.org/browse/0/0/0/14/0 )
•Assisting the librarians to answer reference questions as needed

The length of the internship and weekly work schedule are flexible, and interns may work from home for certain tasks of the internship. Remote interns will also be considered. Interns are required to have a basic understanding of library functions and have taken at least one class in cataloging and reference. Interns must be motivated, possess initiative, be technologically savvy, and be able to work independently. Though welcome, previous library work experience is not required and on-the-job training will be provided as part of the internship.

If you are interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Cheryl Yanek, Associate Librarian at the Information Center, at cyanek@catalyst.org. In the cover letter, please address the following topics: (1) Why you want to work for Catalyst; (2) What you would like to work on/what you expect from the internship, and (3) Offer a proposed work schedule.

About Catalyst
Founded in 1962, Catalyst is the leading nonprofit corporate membership research and advisory organization working globally with businesses and the professions to build inclusive environments and expand opportunities for women and business. With offices in New York, San Jose, Toronto, and Zug, and the support and confidence of more than 340 leading corporations, firms, business schools, and associations, Catalyst is connected to business and its changing needs and is the premier resource for information and data about women in the workplace. In addition, Catalyst honors exemplary business initiatives that promote women’s leadership with the annual Catalyst Award.