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

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.

Newsweek

WINTER / SPRING 2009 Library School Internship Opportunity at Newsweek

The Newsweek Research Center in New York City has an internship opportunity for one or two students for the Winter or Spring 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 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 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, 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
Director of Library & Information Services
Newsweek, Inc.
madeline.cohen@newsweek.com

Please include the words “Newsweek Internship” in your subject line.