Law Library and knowledge management - Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto

The New York office of FITZPATRICK, CELLA, HARPER & SCINTO has opportunity for internship in the law library and knowledge management center this Fall semester of  2011.  You will be directed by Jeff Cohan, past president of the Law Library Association of Greater New York (2008-2009.) 

The intern will learn and apply the following skills to support some or all of our ongoing projects: competitive intelligence research; intranet web redesign; knowledge management of legal workproduct and business analytics; and library administration.   You will work with  these resources: Lexis Atvantage, Thomson Innovation, web provided government information sources, Sharepoint, WestKM, Salesforce.com, and Microsoft Excel. 

The internship is non-paid and for school credit only.  The ideal student will be in the final year of study for the Masters of Library/Information Science and have some additional background in law and/or business.  Please make sure your school has a program to provide credit for interning.   

In the past, LIU Palmer, Queens College, Rutgers, and St Johns have awarded credit for interning with our firm.   

Applications are due  Thurs Sept 15 1 for the Fall semester.

You may either call or email me.

-Jeff

Jeffrey Cohan
Director of Libraries and Knowledge ManagementFITZPATRICK, CELLA, HARPER & SCINTO1290 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10104-0101
T 212-218-2103
F 212-218-2200
jcohan@fchs.com
http://www.fitzpatrickcella.com

Internship Opportunities at Scholastic Inc. - Fall 2011

Scholastic Inc/ Publishing company Corporate/ Special Library

557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012

Located in SoHo neighborhood/ downtown Manhattan

(Broadway between Prince and Spring near Broadway -Lafayette subway station, Spring St Station and Prince St station)

The library serves the writers, editors, and other corporate staff at Scholastic Inc, the children’s book publisher.

Fall 2011 Internship Opportunities at Scholastic Inc/ SoHo

 Requirements: Library School Student must be enrolled in an internship course for school credit and must provide proof of registration in internship class.

Hours: Flexible

Position Description: As an intern at the Scholastic Library/Archives, the library school student will be exposed to the day-to-day workings of a corporate special library and archive.  The intern will learn the basics of maintaining an archival book collection and corporate reference work. The intern will assist the Library staff with various tasks including, but not limited to:

1.  Assist in retrospective book cataloging project as well as in cataloging new and incoming books.

2. Reference work, article searching, using ProQuest, Factiva, Nexis and other sources
3. Archive maintenance
   

If interested, please send resume to library@scholastic.com  Karen Van Rossem 212-343-6188

Scholastic Inc Library Summer (or Fall) Internship

Scholastic Inc/ Publishing company Corporate/ Special Library

557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012

Located in SoHo neighborhood/ downtown Manhattan

(Broadway between Prince and Spring near Broadway -Lafayette subway station, Spring St Station and Prince St station)

The library serves the writers, editors, and other corporate staff at Scholastic Inc, the children’s book publisher.

Summer 2011 Internship Opportunities at Scholastic Inc/ SoHo

Note: We will also accept applications for Fall 2011 internship candidates at this time

Requirements: Library School Student must be enrolled in an internship course for school credit and must provide proof of registration in internship class.

Hours: Flexible

Position Description: As an intern at the Scholastic Library/Archives, the library school student will be exposed to the day-to-day workings of a corporate special library and archive.  The intern will learn the basics of maintaining an archival book collection and corporate reference work. The intern will assist the Library staff with various tasks including, but not limited to:

1. Assist in retrospective book cataloging project as well as in cataloging new and incoming books. 
2. Reference work, article searching, using ProQuest, Factiva, Nexis and other sources 
3. Archive maintenance

If interested, please send resume to library@scholastic.com  Karen Van Rossem 212-343-6188

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.

Arts Education Library Internship at Lincoln Center Institute 2011

Type of Position:    Internship

Position Title:    Arts Education Library Internship at Lincoln Center Institute 2011

Salary:    unpaid

Qualifications/Description:

Interns will gain hands-on experience in some of the following program areas: circulation and patron assistance; collection development; electronic library marketing; resource reviews; research and reporting related to new initiatives; bibliography; and web development. In addition to gaining a breadth of experience in several areas, each intern will be given the opportunity to manage an individual project, in collaboration with Resource Center staff. Interns will be mentored by a staff member, who will help each intern establish appropriate goals, supervise projects and progress, and provide any documentation required by the students’ universities. Interns will have opportunities to network with archivists and librarians and visit collections in the New York City area, to hear from administrative directors from across the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts organization, and network with interns working in other departments.

Lincoln Center Institute’s Resource Center has two incarnations: The Heckscher Foundation Resource Center at Lincoln Center, which houses a specialized collection of print and media—some 10,000 reference and circulating items; and LCI’s Electronic Library, which provides staff, teaching artists, educational partners, and online and in-person professional development workshop participants access to reference databases, e-books, online journals, digital articles, and specialized lists of Web links. Visit the Resource Center Blog at http://resourcecenterblog.wordpress.com/.

Lincoln Center Institute (LCI) works each year with nearly 100 local schools and with students, educators, arts administrators and organizations, and professional teaching colleges around the world, bringing the arts into the classroom as a springboard for inspiration and critical thinking across the curriculum. LCI’s approach, called Imaginative Learning, focuses on developing students’ cognitive skills through guided encounters with the visual and performing arts. During two weeks each summer, the Institute welcomes educators, administrators, and other visitors from across the country and around the world for intensive professional development courses. Learn more about LCI at www.lcinstitute.org.

The Arts Education Library Internship Program will take place over eight to ten weeks during the summer, from late May through the end of July, 2011, dependent on interns’ academic schedules and availability. Ideally, interns will participate full-time (35 hours per week). Some flexibility is possible, if arranged prior to the internship. However, full participation during the weeks of July 5th, July 11th, and July 18th is important for successful completion of projects.

This is an unpaid internship open to currently-enrolled students working toward a Masters degree in Library and Information Science, or Spring 2011 graduates. Enrolled applicants must receive academic credit for their work with us or arrange with their university for a letter of support for student participation in the internship.

Submission Address/Instructions:

Please submit four items (a cover letter, resume, two-page writing sample, and contact information for academic or employment references) to internships@lincolncenter.org. If you have questions about the internship, you may contact Linda Miles, lmiles@lincolncenter.org or (212) 875-5771.

Internship at Catalyst, Inc.

Internship at Catalyst, Inc.

Catalyst is seeking an MLIS student seeking credit for an unpaid internship in its Information Center (IC).

What is the Catalyst IC?

Catalyst is the leading nonprofit membership organization working to build inclusive workplaces and expand opportunities for women and business. The Information Center specializes in issues related to women and work, including diversity in the workplace, leadership, retention and turnover, sex discrimination, LGBT issues, women in management and on corporate boards, and work-life effectiveness. The IC librarians respond daily to the requests of Catalyst members, academic and nonprofit organizations, professional associations, researchers, writers, and the media; develop and maintain an extensive physical and electronic collection; and create specialized lists and resources that are not available anywhere else.

What Would I Do in the IC? 

Because this special library provides such a variety of services to its users, interns will have the opportunity to work on and be exposed to various aspects of librarianship, including the following:

·         Research projects regarding gender diversity in business

·         Developing new/updating existing Quick Takes, a series of factsheets on topics such as women in the labor force, women of color, work/life balance, working mothers, women in various geographies, etc. (View the Quick Takes here: http://www.catalyst.org/browse/0/0/0/14/0 )

·         Cataloging articles and reports using modified MARC formatting for the IC catalog

·         Assisting the librarians to answer reference questions as needed

What is the Schedule Like?

The length of the internship and weekly work schedule are flexible, and interns may work from home for certain tasks. Virtual interns will also be considered.

What are the Requirements?

Interns are required to have a basic understanding of library functions and have taken at least one class in cataloging or reference. Interns must be motivated, possess initiative and a sense of urgency, 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. This internship is open only to those MLIS students seeking credit for an internship.

If you are interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Cheryl Yanek, Senior 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. 

Sony Music Internship

Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars, as well as a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America.

Those Labels located in New York City under the Sony Music Entertainment umbrella include: Arista Records, Battery Records, Burgundy Records, Columbia Records, Epic Records, Hitz Committee, J Records, Jive Records, Legacy Recordings, RCA Records, SONY Masterworks, Verity Records and Windham Hill.

Sony Music Entertainment is home to artists such as: 311, AC/DC, Adele, Aerosmith, Christina Aguilera, Alabama, Backstreet Boys, Sara Bareilles, Beyonce, Toni Braxton, Chris Brown, Jimmy Buffet, The Byrds, Chevelle, Ciara, Kelly Clarkson, Alice Cooper, Daughtry, Destiny’s Child, Neil Diamond, Dido, Celine Dion, Dixie Chicks, Doobie Brothers, Bob Dylan, Earth, Wind & Fire, ELO, Foo Fighters, Jamie Foxx, Franz Ferdinand, The Fray, Kenny G., Good Charlotte, Whitney Houston, Il Divo, Incubus, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Janice Joplin, R. Kelly, Alicia Keys, Kings of Leon, Sean Kingston, Lamb of God, Cyndi Lauper, Avril Lavigne, John Legend, Annie Lennox, Leona Lewis, Jennifer Lopez, Los Lonely Boys, Matisyahu, Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Meatloaf, Modest Mouse, *NSYNC, Ozzy Osbourne, Outkast, Pink, Pink Floyd, Paul Potts, Elvis Presley, Sade, Santana, Shakira, Simon & Garfunkel, Jordin Sparks, Britney Spears, Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, Barbara Streisand, System Of A Down, James Taylor, Three Days Grace, The Tings Tings, TLC, Justin Timberlake, T-Pain, Carrie Underwood, and Usher just to name a few.

We are currently looking for a Library Science Intern. Our Custom Marketing Group is responsible for licensing our repertoire to other companies who want to manufacture CD’s with Sony owned masters on them which include negotiating the terms, collecting advance payments and updating company wide as well as department only databases. They have a unique and overwhelming filing system that needs maintenance.
Duties will include:
• Review and overhaul our files and filing systems



Qualifications:
All candidates must be currently enrolled in a college or university. Candidates should display strong written and verbal communications skills, as well as ingenuity and an eagerness to learn. Candidates must also possess excellent computer skills (Word, Excel and Outlook preferred) and strong organizational skills. An interest in the music/entertainment business is strongly preferred. Students will be asked to intern at least fifteen hours a week but we will try our best to work around student’s schedules. Students must provide a letter from their college or university confirming that they will receive school credit. Our internships are for credit only.
If interested please apply thru our Sony Music website.
www.sonymusic.com or https://jobs-sonymusic.icims.com/jobs/2270/job

Columbia University’s C.V. Starr East Asian Library, Makino Collection Internship

The Makino Collection on the History of East Asian Film is an extraordinary archive of materials chronicling the history of Japanese and East Asian film, collected by the renowned documentary film maker and film historian Makino Mamoru.

The collection contains material dating back to the earliest moving pictures in Japan and the start of domestic film production during the Meiji period (1868–1912), and continues to the present. It includes a wealth of rare print materials including full runs of trade press and fan periodicals, fliers, posters, and other publicity materials.

The Makino Collection Internship program provides current library school students with hands-on experience in several areas of academic librarianship. Interns will work collaboratively with mentoring library staff to help design and create a website and blog for the Makino Collection and to help process archival materials.

The Intern will be appointed for the Spring semester (2011). Preference is given to candidates who have Japanese language ability or Chinese language ability and a web design background.

POSITION AVAILABLE: January, 2011. This is an unpaid internship.

WORK SCHEDULE: Work schedule is variable, 150 hours per semester.

DUTIES: Designing the Makino Collection website in consultation with the Archivist. Processing includes working with the Archivist to identify and describe items
for the finding aid, re-housing materials in archival safe folders and boxes, and
inputting data into Excel files for the finding aid among other tasks.

REQUIRED: Must be current (or enrolled) graduate student in an accredited library school program during the Spring 2011 semester. Candidate must have either Japanese language ability or Chinese language ability, and knowledge of web design.

PREFERRED: Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to evaluate, understand, and describe Japanese or Chinese materials. Interest in academic librarianship. Interest in film studies.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants should submit, via e-mail, a letter of interest, resume, and at least one letter of recommendation to the Archivist: Beth Katzoff [bsk9@columbia.edu]. Potential candidates will be notified soon after.

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 at The International Center for Transitional Justice

The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) is currently accepting applications for a Spring Session 2011 knowledge-management internship in New York. This is an exciting opportunity to learn content management and the basics of implementing a global intranet,as a key piece of a larger knowledge management strategy.

This internship is geared toward individuals pursuing Master’s level studies in library sciences, and particularly knowledge management.
Students should be eligible to receive academic credit for their internship.

To apply, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to rparlin@ictj.org, and write in the subject line of your e-mail "KM
Internship." Contact: For further inquiries regarding the KM internship, please e-mail Ruth Parlin at rparlin@ictj.org.

About ICTJ: The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ)is a human rights organization based in New York City that aims to
strengthen the field of transitional justice-assisting societies in transition to respond to a legacy of massive abuse-through in-country
assistance, policy advice, capacity building, and strategic research. The ICTJ responds to requests for assistance and comparative
information from organizations in civil society and governments. Its work focuses on strategies to document abuse, establish effective
truth commissions, prosecute perpetrators, reform abusive institutions, provide reparation to victims of violence, and promote
reconciliation. The ICTJ works closely with other organizations in the field in all of its program areas.

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).

NYCEDC Records Management Internship

Title of Position: Full-time Records Management Intern

Department: Records Management

Job Summary: Under direct supervision, interns will have the opportunity to work with information professionals who are dedicated to developing and maintaining all processes and procedures related to NYCEDC’s Records and Information Management Program. The internship will provide hands on experience with organizing and preserving information related to real estate transactions, bond issuances, incentive agreements, construction projects and other internal intellectual capital. The intern will perform ad-hoc projects, assist with day-to-day records and information management processes/procedures, and respond to requests for information from NYCEDC staff under the supervision of the Records Analyst(s) who are responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, data accuracy, and enforcement of NYCEDC’s Records and Information Management Program.

Key Responsibilities:
• Organize and maintain hard-copy records onsite within the NYCEDC’s records management application, including the labeling of boxes and file folders
• Process archive boxes for transfer to offsite storage facility
• Respond to employee requests for files and/or information
• Audit data entry and circulation information as needed
• Follow standard operating procedures and communicate potential efficiency enhancing ideas to the Records Manager
• Perform ad hoc projects
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in a college or university
• Internships require an applicant to receive academic credit for the internship - it is the applicant's responsibility to set up the internship with their school.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel required)
• Self Motivated
• Detail Oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral

Abilities required:
• Ability to lift a 15-25 lbs. box

Availability
• Minimum 30 hours per week, flexible schedule

Apply online: http://www.nycedc.com/AboutUs/Careers/Pages/Careers.aspx

Newsweek Research Center Internship Summer 2009

The Newsweek Research Center has an internship opportunity for one library school student for the Summer 2009 semester.

The Research Center uses leading-edge information technologies to deliver research to our editorial staff in offices in New York and around the world.

Our interns will work on indexing of our cover image database, assist with copy cataloging and adding links to our catalog, and adding subject links on our research intranet. There is also the opportunity to assist with news research.

Requirements: completion of at least one information organization /cataloging course, an online searching course, and currently matriculating in an MLS program. CANDIDATES SHOULD REVIEW THEIR PROGRAM’S REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNSHIP ELIGIBILITY (E.G. CREDITS NEEDED) BEFORE APPLYING.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented and interested in the technical services aspects of librarianship, including metadata and tagging. Hands-on cataloging or database management preferred. Must have some experience with HTML authoring and Microsoft desktop applications including Word and Excel. Interest in news and current events a plus.

INTERN MUST BE AVAILABLE DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS,PREFERABLY TWO DAYS PER WEEK. THIS IS AN UNPAID INTERNSHIP TO BE DONE FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT.

If you're interested, please send resume and cover letter, including library school courses you’ve completed, to:

madeline.cohen@newsweek.com
(Word or plain ascii text only, please); Please include the words “Newsweek Internship” in your subject line.

HarperCollins Information Center Archives

Internship Description


Requirements: Library School Student must be doing internship for school credit and must provide proof of registration in internship class.

Hours: Flexible, but would prefer full days if possible. Spring or Summer.

Position Description:

Information Center

As an intern in the HarperCollins Information Center/Archives, the library school student will be exposed to the day-to-day workings of a small corporate special library and archive, as well as a Records Management program. The intern will learn the basics of maintaining an archival book collection as well as a corporate archive and be an active contributor to our records management program. The intern will assist the Director with various tasks including, but not limited to:

1. Assist in the creation of company-wide newsletters and marketing materials.

2. Assist in the digitization of corporate documents to be added to web based database on the Intranet.

3. Assist Records Manager with daily tasks such as ordering materials from storage, preparing new boxes for storage, and processing incoming and outgoing files/books/boxes.

4. Assist in retrospective book cataloging project as well as in cataloging new and incoming books.

5. Intern will assist with day-to-day basic research, such as simple document (book review) retrieval and obtaining author contact information. Intern will also help fill in while staff is on vacation. Intern will be searching Nexis and other databases that the Information Center subscribes to.

6. Intern will learn Collage, the web-based system we use to maintain our Intranet site. Intern will assist in updating the site.

If interested, please send resume to Tzofit Goldfarb, Director, Information Center/Archives via e-mail at Tzofit.Goldfarb@harpercollins.com.

Wildlife Conservation Society 2 positions PAID

The Wildlife Conservation Society is looking for two paid interns to work in their Media Production Center on their Digital Photo Collection.

Description
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Photo Collection is centralizing, merging, and streamlining its images in preparation for a web- and server- based system of Digital Asset Management. The intern will help organize photo assets to a live database by researching, adding, and updating information.

Key Responsibilities
Organizing, labeling, and cataloging digital photographs. Adding specified keywords, basic meta-tagging and other details to image files. Photo research (working with the WCS Library & Archives) for projects as assigned. Scanning as assigned.

Benefits
College credit letter (if applicable), free parking, and admission to the Bronx Zoo. Working with 114 years of archival and current images of the Wildlife Conservation Society from glass lantern slides through digital images.

Hours and Pay
15 hours a week, $9.50 per hour

Positions Available
2

Reports to
WCS Staff Photographer
Please send a cover letter and resume by Feb. 25th to:
Julie Maher at jmaher@wcs.org

Fall 2008 library school internship opportunity at Newsweek

FALL 2008 LIBRARY SCHOOL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT NEWSWEEK

The Newsweek Research Center has an internship opportunity for one or two students for the Fall 2008 semester.

The Research Center uses leading-edge information technologies to deliver research to our editorial staff in offices in New York and around the world.

Our interns will work on indexing of our cover image database, assist with copy cataloging and adding links to our catalog, and processing of our electronic feed of Newsweek stories. There is also the opportunity to assist with news research.

Requirements: completion of at least one information organization /cataloging course, an online searching course, and currently matriculating in an MLS program. CANDIDATES SHOULD REVIEW THEIR PROGRAM’S REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNSHIP ELIGIBILITY (E.G. CREDITS NEEDED) BEFORE APPYLING.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented and interested in the technical services aspects of librarianship, including metadata and tagging. Hands-on cataloging or database management preferred. Must have some experience with HTML authoring and Microsoft desktop applications including Word and Excel. Interest in news and current events a plus.

INTERN MUST BE AVAILABLE DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS, WITH MONDAY PREFERRED AS ONE OF THE INTERNSHIP DAYS. THIS IS AN UNPAID INTERNSHIP TO BE DONE FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT.

If you're interested, please send resume and cover letter, including library school courses you’ve completed, to:

madeline.cohen [at] newsweek.com (Word or plain ascii text only, please); Please include the words “Newsweek Internship” in your subject line.