Clinical Medical Librarian Internship, Weill Cornell Medicine (Manhattan)

The Samuel J. Wood Library at Weill Cornell Medicine (WMC) is offering a one-year paid internship for an advanced or recently graduated student from an ALA accredited library and information science graduate program. We seek a Clinical Medical Librarian Intern (CMLI) interested in pursuing a career in medical librarianship who is available for at least 25 hours per week. The CMLI assists in the provision of biomedical research, information management, and instructional services to the clinical and academic communities of WCM, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (NYPH), and affiliates including the Myra Mahon Patient Resource Center (PRC). They will work closely with the Clinical Medical Librarians (CML) and the Assistant Director, Clinical Services (ADCS) to support and enhance the clinical practices, outreach activities, and training initiatives of the Medical Center and its constituents. The CMLI reports to the ADCS. A full description of this opportunity is available on our website.

 

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please submit your application to librecruiting@med.cornell.edu with “Clinical Medical Librarian Intern” included in the subject line.

Exhibition Planning Intern, NYC Dept. of Sanitation

Organization Description 

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation’s largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars and other types of equipment. The Department clears litter, snow and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets.

Unit Description

DSNY's Records Management Officer, in the Office of the Commissioner, is responsible for developing the agency's records management program, including updating and maintaining an agency-wide records retention schedule and coordinating with the Municipal Archives and City Hall Library to identify records of enduring value. The Records Management Officer also serves as the Deputy Director for Museum Planning for DSNY's non-profit arm, the Sanitation Foundation, which develops public education programs about sustainable waste management and creates exhibits highlighting the vital work of DSNY. 

PositionTitle

Graduate Intern - Exhibition Planning

Internship Responsibilities

This intern will assist with the development of a digital exhibit for the 20th anniversary of 9/11, which will explore and commemorate DSNY's critical role as first responders not only at Ground Zero but also in the extensive sorting effort at Fresh Kills Landfill. The intern's work will focus on:

1. Conducting background research (newspaper, archival records, oral history and in-person interviews)

2. Selecting objects for exhibit (reviewing DSNY archival photographs & video and potentially working with external partners to identify additional objects or media)

3. Drafting text for digital exhibit

4. Explore feasibility of creating a companion physical exhibit in 2021

The intern may additionally be asked to assist with other projects, such as assisting with logistics for a DSNY art show, planned for November 2021, and submitting DSNY publications to City Hall Library on an ongoing basis.

 

To Read Full Posting & Apply:

https://www.sanitationfoundation.org/careers

Records Mgmt - Grad Student Aide, NYC Dept of Sanitation (Manhattan-Remote)

Organization Description 

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation’s largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars and other types of equipment. The Department clears litter, snow and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets.

Unit Description

DSNY's Records Management Officer, in the Office of the Commissioner, is responsible for developing the agency's records management program, including updating and maintaining an agency-wide records retention schedule and coordinating with the Municipal Archives and City Hall Library to identify records of enduring value. The Records Management Officer also serves as the Deputy Director for Museum Planning for DSNY's non-profit arm, the Sanitation Foundation, which develops public education programs about sustainable waste management and creates exhibits highlighting the vital work of DSNY. 

PositionTitle 

Records Management–Graduate Student Aide 

Location 

Hybrid remote/in-person in Manhattan 

Term 

Ongoing while student is enrolled in school

(Up to 17 hours per week when school is in session,with option to work full-time during summer and winter breaks)

Compensation 

$15.50 -$19.90 (Hourly) 

Responsibilities 

This role will support the Records Management Officer / Deputy Director for Museum Planning’s work, including but not limited to: 

•Assisting with planning, logistics, and execution of the fall 2021 DSNY art show •Assisting with ongoing project to digitize records from Office of Real Estate

 •Assisting with arranging and indexing archival records, on an ongoing basis 

•Assisting with the requisition of records boxes from off-site storage, on an ongoing basis

 •Managing submissions of DSNY publications to City Hall Library through online portal, on an ongoing basis

 •Helping to strategize and research future exhibitions and partnerships

 Qualifications/Special Skills

 ●Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school is required. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school. 

oPursuing a course of study in museum studies, library and information science, archival studies or history is preferred

 ●Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail 

●Strong computer skills: must be comfortable using Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and web conferencing platforms such as WebEx and Zoom

Application Process 

1)Apply for Job ID 461846 via the NYC Jobs website at nyc.gov/jobs and specify ‘Commissioner’s Office (Records ManagementAssistant)’ in your cover letter.

 2)Please also email your resume and cover letter to Maggie Lee (maggielee@dsny.nyc.gov)

Library Intern, The Center for Fiction (Brooklyn)

 

THE CENTER FOR FICTION

15 Lafayette Street

Brooklyn, NY. 11217

Centerforfiction.org

 

 

Title:  Library Intern (Unpaid)

 

Overview: The Center for Fiction, founded in 1820 as the Mercantile Library, is the only organization in the United States devoted solely to the vital art of fiction. The mission of The Center is to encourage people to read and value fiction and to support and celebrate its creation and enjoyment. In February 2019, we opened the doors to our new building in Downtown Brooklyn, creating a home for NYC’s literary community. Our library collection has been in existence since our founding and continues to be a thriving part of our nonprofit. We are a membership library with a collection of literary fiction, mystery and suspense novels, and nonfiction titles about fiction. Our library interns gain experience in many facets of library work and a glimpse into a nonprofit organization with a special collection. Current MLS students encouraged to apply, but enrollment is not a requirement.

 

Description Details:  Reports directly to the Head Librarian and assists in the maintenance of the library’s collection. Tasks will include:

 

• Catalog materials (both original and copy)
• Perform circulation tasks including check out, check in, run library and patron reports, process holds
• Assist in weeding of onsite collection, including evaluation of materials and research of authors
• Communicate with Center for Fiction members regarding library matters
• Perform reference and reader’s advisory (when Center reopens its member floor and library stacks)
• Represent the Library at Book Buzz events throughout the year
• Assist Head Librarian in reading group maintenance including minimal work on Zoom and Google sheets

Skills: Attention to detail, knowledge of and/or curiosity about special library collections, excellent verbal and written communication, able to juggle priorities, able to work independently on assigned tasks and work collaboratively with others, proficiency in Google apps, basic Zoom experience.

 

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship but can be used for credit in an MLS degree program. Interns receive complimentary membership to the Center and discounts on writing workshops, reading groups and events. Please note: this is an onsite position.

 

To apply: Send cover letter and resume to allison@centerforfiction.org

 

 

Fall Library Internships, The Met's Watson Library (Manhattan)

As part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's commitment to fund paid internships, we are happy to announce that Watson Library will begin to host paid internships in Fall 2021 for graduate students--apply by May 26th to be considered! 

 

The Met strongly encourages applications from students who identify as members of groups that are underrepresented in libraries, the museum field and the arts. Interns will receive hands-on training and exposure to a wide range of library activities, working with professional librarians. 

 

Compensation is $2380 for ten weeks, 14 hours per week.  Applications are due May 26, 5 pm (ET). Please select "Libraries and Museum Archives" on the application if you are interested in an internship placement in Watson Library.     Instructions on how to apply and more details about the program can be found at the link: https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/internships/undergraduate-and-graduate-students/fall-and-spring

Medical Library Internship, CUNY School of Med (Manhattan & Remote)

 

Medical Library Internship for Summer 2021

 

 

Department: CUNY School of Medicine/Medical Library

Supervisor: Marisol Hernandez, MLS, MA

Internship Title: Library Website Design and Reference Intern

 

Summary:  The Medical Library of the CUNY School of Medicine is seeking a Library Website Design and Reference Intern to assist in enhancing the medical library website with LibGuides CMS as well as conducting occasional literature searches on a variety of topics in medical education. Furthermore, the intern will be expected to provide assistance with the development of library training materials. The intern reports directly to the school’s Medical Librarian, with a schedule of 10 hours per week.

 

Responsibilities:

 

·         Assisting with library website design using LibGuides CMS

·         Conducting scholarly literature searches and summarizing findings

·         Assisting with general reference questions

·         Conducting internet research

·         Assisting with the development of library training materials

 

 

Qualifications:

 

·         Ideal candidates should have a strong interest in library website design and medical librarianship.

 

·         Strong preference for applicants with intermediate-level experience with web design, HTML and some database searching.

 

·         Ideal candidates will have the following qualities:

o    Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems

o    Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm

o    Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

o    Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments

o    Diversity and Inclusion:  Experience working with diverse populations

o    Work Environment:  Ability to work both on site and remotely

 

Paid or unpaid? Unpaid 

 

 

Application Submission:  Send cover letter and resume to Associate Professor-Medical Librarian, Marisol Hernandez at mhernandez@med.cuny.edu by May 7th 2021.

 

Summer Internship Opportunities (NYCEDC) (Remote/Manhattan)

 

Summer Internship Opportunities at NYCEDC

NYCEDC (NYC Economic Development Corporation) is hiring summer undergraduate and graduate interns. See post under General openings here: https://jobs.jobvite.com/nycedc/?nl=1

This summer's internships include a 12-week, full time internship with the Division of the General Counsel which includes working with:

1. the Legal Department to organize a digital legal library and 

2. Records Management to assist with daily operations and special projects. 

This job will be primarily remote but may involve some days on-site over the 12 weeks. 

Interested candidates should apply for either the undergraduate or graduate level internship available via the link (https://jobs.jobvite.com/nycedc/?nl=1) and cite your preference for an internship with Legal and Records Management.