Arts Education Library Internship at Lincoln Center Institute 2010

The Arts Education Library Internship (AELI) provides experience working in the Resource Center of Lincoln Center Institute (LCI). LCI’s Resource Center has two incarnations: The Heckscher Foundation Resource Center @ 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 professional development workshop participants with access to reference databases, e-books, online journals, digital articles, and specialized lists of Web links.

Founded in 1975, LCI brings exploration of works of art from several disciplines and from a diversity of cultures into classrooms around the New York metropolitan area, across the nation, and around the world with an approach to imaginative teaching and learning through aesthetic education. During three weeks each summer, the Institute welcomes nearly 2,000 international educators, administrators, and other visitors for a series of intensive professional development courses that form the foundation of yearlong partnerships.

Additional online and in-person professional development workshops and consultancies bring LCI’s approach to educators worldwide. In more than three decades of outreach, LCI’s approach has reached over 20 million students, teachers, administrators, parents, community members, and professors of education worldwide.

The Arts Education Library Internship falls under the auspices of the Department of Resources & Technology Development. Interns will work on multiple projects from the following program areas: circulation and patron assistance; collection development; electronic library marketing; blogging; research and reporting related to new initiatives; and bibliography. Applicants must have strong research, writing, and organizational skills. Extra consideration will be given to applicants with subject knowledge in either education or the arts and those with Web development experience and proficiency with HTML.

The Arts Education Library Internship at Lincoln Center Institute is a full-time (35- hour/week) program that will take place over eight to ten weeks during the summer, from mid-May through mid-July, 2010. This is an unpaid internship open to currently-enrolled students working toward a Masters degree in Library and Iformation Science. Applicants must arrange with their university to receive either academic credit for their work with us or a letter of support for the internship. The Intern will be mentored by the professional librarian who serves as LCI’s Director of Resources & Technology Development, who will help the intern establish appropriate goals, supervise her or his work, and provide any documentation required by the student’s university. The internship would ideally take place from May 17th through July 23rd, but this is somewhat flexible if the student’s university requires a specific timeline.

There are four requirements for the internship application. Please submit a cover letter, resume, two-page writing sample, and contact information for academic or employment references. Applications received by April 9th will be considered.

Contact: Linda Miles, Lincoln Center Institute, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, 10023, tel (212) 875-5771, fax (212) 875-5539, lmiles@lincolncenter.org.

Required Skills and Technical Knowledge

o Careful attention to detail

o Effective time management

o Openness to new ideas

o Writing, editing, and proofreading skills

o Comfort with computer word processing, spreadsheets, slide
presentations, email, and Internet research

o Ability to collaborate effectively as a member of a team

o Ability to work productively toward established goals on
simultaneous projects

o Ease with public speaking

o Web-development / coding knowledge a plus

MTV internship

Time commitment: Flexible, but must take place on weekdays between 10-6. Minimum 16 hours per week, for ten week period.

Location: Midtown Manhattan

Responsibilities:-Digital archiving - involves cataloging of both photo and video material for MTV Networks archive. Video archiving includes logging, segmenting, clipping. Knowledge of broadcast media standards and terminology helpful.-Assisting with taxonomy development. Knowledge of industry cataloging standards preferred. (FRBR, EBU, Dublin Core, RDA knowledge particularly helpful).-Work with MTVN librarians on other projects as they arise.

Requirements: Student must be receiving school credit for internship hours. Position is unpaid.

Contact person: Please send resume and cover letter to Jessica Lingel - jessica.lingel@mtvstaff.com

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.

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.

GreenWorks: Prospect Research Intern Job Description (Donor Support Specialist)

Mission of GreenWorks:

The mission of GreenWorks is to promote sustainable living in low-income communities through education, advocacy and job creation in the green economy.

GreenWorks is a community development corporation that connects schools and workforce development providers with environmental groups and green businesses. We also advocate for environmental education and justice programs to be publicly funded, and work towards building sustainable non-profit organizations and small businesses.

Position Summary:

GreenWorks has an immediate opening for a part-time prospect research and database management Intern. The intern will work with the president and board of directors to develop an annual fundraising plan through effective prospect research and database management systems.

Specifically, the intern will assist with compiling a list of potential foundation, corporate and major donor funding. A special emphasis will be placed on the identification and development of new individual major gifts prospects.

This is a part-time internship position, but could lead to a part-time or full-time position within 3 months. The position will be based in Brooklyn, NY. The intern will report directly to the President.

Responsibilities

Prospect Research

Works with president and development team to implement a prospect research function that will generate prospects for Major gifs, foundations and community initiatives
Coordinate prospect review meetings for staff and board meetings
Maintain the Presidents prospect book and information with up to the minute information

Prospect Management

Works with staff to help develop and implement comprehensive database systems and protocol.
Maintains records both electronic and hard copy.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelors degree and a minimum of 1-3 years experience in research

Experience with databases, especially Raisers Edge or donor systems

Must be detailed oriented

Preferred:

A passion for social justice issues and sustainability

Advanced Research Degree or Masters Degree in Library Science

Individual Major Gifts experience in NYC

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: info@greenworkscommunity.org. No phone calls.

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