Internships

Internships are one way to gain experience related to your career interests while still in school.

Below is a current list of internships available to SILS students. Most recent internships are listed at the top. It is by no means exhaustive. Use the menu to the right to navigate. Questions and information about internships can be directed to Lori Haight, Career Services Coordinator for SILS.

Have you participated in an internship while a SILS student?  If so, please complete our brief Internship survey so we can record your experience. Thank you!

Internships List Updated 5-8-2013

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum's Library and Archives offers opportunities for intern experiences to graduate students preparing for careers in libraries and archives. Interns must schedule their work Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Interns work under the supervision and guidance of one of the Rock Hall’s librarians and archivists, depending on the nature of the practicum.

Internships are offered in the following areas:
Archival Arrangement, Preservation, and Description
This internship provides the opportunity for a SLIS student to participate in archival processing and preservation work, such as inventorying, arranging and describing archival collections, entering data into an archival management system, helping to create an institutional disaster plan, and performing basic preservation work on document-based collections. 

Cataloging and Metadata
This internship provides the opportunity for a SLIS student to work on projects to create and enhance bibliographic records in a library catalog and/or create metadata for digital collections. Such work may entail assigning subject and name access points, preparing descriptive summaries, and reviewing catalog records for accuracy.

Collection Development
This internship provides an opportunity for a SLIS student to participate in collection development activities in a music research library. Such work includes evaluating current materials and making recommendations for future additions to the collection. The student will gain an understanding of library users’ needs, the constraints of physical space, various resources and tools used in collection development, and the budgetary considerations required of such decisions.

Digital Projects
This internship provides the opportunity for a SLIS student to work in support of digitization initiatives to increase access to collections through digitization and website access. Possible assignments include scanning, entering and editing metadata in a digital asset management system, preparing technical and administrative documentation, testing digitization workflows, and assisting with interface design, usability studies, and related web development activities.

Reference
This internship provides the opportunity for a SLIS student to support the archivists and librarians on staff in response to research requests. Such work may include searching the online catalog, research databases, print reference sources, and archival collections for researchers at a distance, as well as staffing the Information Desk or Archives Reading Room to assist researchers in person.

How to Apply
Interested individuals may send a cover letter and resume (including full contact information and e-mail address), a personal statement or one-page document describing what they hope to bring to the internship and gain from the experience, and a letter of recommendation from a professor (may be sent separately) to:

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Attn: Human Resources Department
1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44114
email: hkosalko@rockhall.org
Deadline to Apply for Fall 2013 is June 15!

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Shoeboxed,Inc.112 Broadway Street, Suite B, Durham, NC 27701
Shoeboxed.com is a high-­‐energy,growth-­‐phase start-­‐up based out of downtown Durham, N.C.
We were founded and backed by extremely successful and highly renowned web and mobile entrepreneurs from the US and Europe. We are looking for smart, talented people who with initiative who
like to get things done. We want creative, ambitious team members who enjoy working in a fast-­‐paced, fun environment and who will be dedicated to making Shoeboxed the next big thing
on the  Web. Entrepreneur Wanted: Product Management & Design Internship Your mission: We are looking for an early-­‐adaptor who loves technology, is passionate about the web and elegant
web and mobile apps, with great design skills who can help drive the creation of new features for one of the largest web and mobile apps in the SaaS space. You will join our top notch
Product and Development Team of very experienced and extremely successful entrepreneurs and learn the ins and out of Product Design, Development, start-­‐ups and business within one
summer.You will have real impact on the company’s business and will be part of all high strategic projects of the company. We want:
• College students
• Able to create wire-­‐frames, mock-­‐ups of features and write specs for business rules
• Great in Photoshop, AI, CSS, HTML and ideally Javascript
• Experience with A/B testing and product performance optimization
• Passion for creating fun, easy-­‐to-­‐use, and compelling user experiences
• Strong organizational and analytical skills & attention to detail
• A dedicated self-­‐starter who enjoys solving complex problems
• An early adopter who loves technology and is passionate about the Web
• Someone who knows that Red Bull or coffee is a fine substitute for an hour of sleep We offer the ideal high-­‐intensity experience for anyone interested in Sales, Technology, Web
2.0, entrepreneurship, and business.

You will work directly with Shoeboxed leadership to shape this into your ideal job while shaping the company’s future.
We offer connectionsand resources in the start-­‐up and marketing communities, and the opportunity to play a greater role in Shoeboxed as we grow.

Please send all questions and applications to join@team.shoeboxed.com with the subject “Product / Design Internship”.
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The Library of Congress, Office of Strategic Initiatives is currently accepting applications for diverse educational internships. 
The Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI) at the Library of Congress is now accepting applications for flexible, unpaid summer internships for undergraduate and graduate-level students! The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, maps and manuscripts in its collections. The Library's mission is to support the Congress in fulfilling its constitutional duties and to further the progress of knowledge and creativity for the benefit of the American people. Graduate and undergraduate-level interns work on a diverse array of projects in numerous educational fields such as business, information technology, journalism, and digital curation. Mentors work directly with interns offering a professional relationship

Logistics
 
Prior interns at the Office of Strategic Initiatives at the Library of Congress have completed projects both short-term and long-term. Internships can be designed to work around school scheduling and generally range from 6 weeks to 5 months. Interns will work on specific projects as listed on http://www.loc.gov/internosi, and should tailor their applications toward the project descriptions.  Interns must commit to working a minimum of three days per week at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Internships at the Office of Strategic Initiatives are unpaid. Course credit may be earned for internships, per approval from each intern's academic institution. At this time, virtual or online internships are unavailable.

If Interested

Interns will be selected year-round on a rolling basis if space is available. For summer, please apply as soon as possible. As positions become available, position descriptions will be posted on http://www.loc.gov/internosi.

To be considered, you must submit ALL of the following materials to internOSI@loc.gov in a single email:
o Resume (2 page maximum): Resume should include all relevant academic and professional experience
o Cover letter: Cover letter must detail which internship position the applicant is seeking, as well as specify applicant's dates of availability
o Two references: References must include one professional contact and one academic contact
o Official or Unofficial academic transcript – must show all post-secondary work

To be submitted by another party:
o One professional or academic letter of recommendation: Letter of recommendation must be sent directly from the recommender to internOSI@loc.gov with the applicant's full name in the subject heading

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Archival Digitization Summer Internship Design Commission of the City of New York

 

Paid Internship, Digital Publishing, Duke University Press

The Digital Publishing Office of Duke University Press develops strategies for implementing press-wide digital initiatives, such as the creation of metadata schemes and XML workflows, a platform for digital book and journal content, and the integrated development of the press's content and e-commerce sites. An intern in the office would contribute to a variety of projects by gathering information, analyzing data, conducting exploratory research, experimenting with processes, and designing workflows or procedures. 

Summer internship is 30 – 40 hours per week, from May to August 2013. (Position has the potential to shift into a 8-10 hour/week internship during the academic year.)

Responsibilities to include:
• Research topics such as taxonomies, metadata practices, digital publishing technologies, XML and XSLT, and e-book market trends
• Quality assurance activities on digital content
• Provide support to the Assistant Dir. for Digital Publishing
• Contribute to Press blog on scholarly publishing topics

Qualifications
• Strong proficiency with spreadsheets
• Analytical skills
• Clear writing and general communication skills
• Proactive, independent worker
• Ability to shape a project from a set of general directions.

Desirable
• Experience with structured content (XML, XSLT, HTML5) and/or web technologies (CSS, javascript)
• Experience with scholarly publishing or institutional libraries

Location:
905 W Main St
Brightleaf Square, Ste 18B
Durham, NC 27701

Contact:
Please send all inquiries and resumes to Allison Belan at abelan@dukeupress.edu.
Promising candidates will be asked to submit application through Duke University’s Careers web site. 

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Quintiles Internship
TITLE
Communication Specialist Intern

PURPOSE
Assist in  Communications Projects for Quintiles’ Global Sales Operations and Global Sales teams. Perform other communication-related duties as assigned.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist in the creation and administration of surveys
• Organize and update portal content
• Create internal business articles and updates related to employee spotlights and business win efforts
• Perform other communication-related duties as assigned
 REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong PowerPoint skills
• Skill in writing and editing across a variety of media
• Ability to develop and administer surveys and synthesize survey results
• Effective project management and organizational skills
• Effective customer service skills
• Effective time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to handle confidential information according to company and department policies and good judgment
• Ability to work effectively with all levels in the organization
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Currently Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Life Sciences or related field
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Extensive use of telephone and face-to-face communication requiring accurate perception of speech
• Extensive use of writing and keyboarding requiring repetitive motion of fingers
• Regular sitting for extended periods of time
TO APPLY
Visit www.quintiles.com/earlytalent and apply for job # 1305940.

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Webmaster Intern, RENCI  (Renaissance Computing Institute)
RENCI, a multi-institutional research center administered by UNC Chapel Hill, seeks a talented student intern with an interest in website development and web design to serve as Webmaster Intern in the communications division. This student will work about 15 hours per week at RENCI headquarters, 100 Europa Drive, Suite 540 (free parking, on D bus route). He/she will be responsible for updating content on the RENCI website, posting new content and creating new web pages and web analytics as needed.  Some web design and interface design work is also possible.
The position requires excellent knowledge of Wordpress, working knowledge of  PHP and Abobe CS5/CS6, and an understanding of effective web communications and web design. Experience and class work in web content management, web design and/or web programming is preferred.  The ability to create page designs using Wordpress, to create original graphics for websites, and ability to edit content and write original content are added pluses. Other skills that could be useful in this position include: video/multimedia production, social media communications, and graphics and presentation development using PowerPoint.
This position is an excellent opportunity for an upper-level undergraduate or graduate student with a strong interest in web development and communications in a fast-paced research setting. Students interested in technology and how computing and other technologies are used to enhance scientific research are encouraged to apply.
The intern will have the option of using his/her own laptop or a RENCI desktop machine for work onsite. Salary range is $13 - $16/hour depending on level of skills and experience. Students at UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke and NC State are eligible for this position. Projected start date is May 20, 2013, but the exact data is negotiable.
To apply send a brief cover letter, resume and samples of work (links are OK) as MS Word or PDF attachments to: Karen Green, Director of Communications and Outreach, Renaissance Computing Institute, kgreen@renci.org. Please use the subject line “Webmaster Intern.”
For more on RENCI, see http://www.renci.org.

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: REFERENCE INTERN 2013-2014
The J. Michael Goodson Law Library at Duke University School of Law seeks a graduate student reference intern for the 2013-2014 academic year with the opportunity to start during the summer. This is a paid internship ranging from 15-19 hours per week (flexible scheduling), and provides an excellent opportunity to obtain reference experience in an academic law library setting.

Duties: Following a brief “shadowing” period, the successful candidate can expect to staff the library’s reference desk for approximately 6-8 hours per week. Other projects, as assigned by the reference services team of five full-time librarians, may include: assistance with faculty research projects; updating library research guides; developing online tutorials; conducting library tours and instructional sessions; and/or collection development projects. Our interns are encouraged to suggest library projects and may have the opportunity to cross-train in other library departments.

Qualifications: Current enrollment in a library/information science graduate studies program is required (with graduation date no sooner than May 2014). JD and/or law library experience is strongly preferred.

Wages: Standard Duke University graduate student wage, $10.50/hour.

Start date: Flexible, depending upon preferences of the successful candidate. Candidates who can begin during the summer session are encouraged to apply.

To apply: Please submit a resume and the names of at least two professional or educational references to Kelly Leong, Reference Librarian and Lecturing Fellow (leong@law.duke.edu).

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Archival Internships
South Street Seaport Museum
 
Internship Description:
 
The Museum of the City of New York has assumed management of the Seaport Museum and now seeks library school students interested in an archives internship.  Interns will work with two archivists and will assist with inventorying, assessing, and providing a basic level of physical and intellectual control for a collection of photographs, prints, ship plans and personal papers.  Interns will work with the museum’s archival collection and will have the opportunity to gain experience in cataloging, handling fragile objects, re-housing objects, collection processing, and/or writing basic finding aids or collection guides. 
 
Requirements:
 
Interns are required for a minimum commitment of one full day a week (7 hours), scheduled during the Monday - Friday workweek.  Internships are unpaid.  Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Masters program for Library Science.  Interns must be able to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.  Students with a focus in Archival Studies are encouraged to apply.
 
To be considered for this opportunity, please send a cover letter and resume to Anne DiFabio, Assistant Archivist, adifabio@seany.org.
 

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The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics is proud to announce three paid archival internships. The internship is a ten-week position for 350 hours (35 hours per week), to be completed within the time period beginning May 13, 2013 and ending August 23, 2013. 

To apply please visit: http://employment.ku.edu/jobs/2387

 

 

 

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Archival Internship
Summer 2013

 

TTLA is a landscape architecture firm providing design, historic preservation, planning, and project management services to residential and institutional clients.  Major projects include the restoration of the Swan House Boxwood Garden, a Master Plan for and expansion of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the historic rehabilitation of the Olmsted Linear Park in Druid Hills.  Currently, the firm is restoring the historic landscape of the Phillip Shutze “Goodrum House” on West Paces Ferry Road.   The firm seeks an intern to catalog and manage the inventory the growing collection of design documents and office correspondence.

Objectives:
 1)  Study the role of archives within an office environment.
 2)  Develop research skills related to identifying unique archival material
 3) Assist with processing and preserving archival documents,
  mainly architectural drawings. This includes paper drawings as well as CAD files.
 4) Create finding aids and inventories for the drawings.
 5) Prepare material to move to storage off-site.

Qualifications:
        1) Must be enrolled in an accredited two or four-year undergraduate, masters, or certificate program in archival or library studies.
 2) Have working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
 3) Must be reliable and have good organizational and communication skills.
 4) Be detail oriented.
 5) Be able to lift rolls of drawings weighing up to 20 lbs.

Commitment Required:
 Interns are required to commit to a minimum of 200 hours during the term of the internship.  Interns work during normal business hours, which are 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  A minimum commitment of 20 hours per week is required.

Location:
 1123 Zonolite Road NE, Suite 1
 Atlanta, GA 30306

Contact:
Please send all inquiries and resumes to Mary Konieczny at maryk@tunnell-tunnell.com.

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Rise Interactive is a full-service Internet Marketing agency focused on providing innovative ways to keep our clients ahead of the competition. We take a direct marketing approach to the Internet with the constant goal of generating new customers at the lowest acquisition cost possible.

 

Digital Design Intern
The Digital Design Intern will be responsible for various design projects for both internal and external clients. The Digital Design Intern will have a strong academic background, ability to follow up and communicate project status in a organized and timely fashion, and adhere to professional graphic and website standards per project requirements.  The Digital Design Intern displays a service-oriented, positive attitude for clients and colleagues, coupled with an appreciation of business realities.
https://careers-riseinteractive.icims.com/jobs/1064/job

eLearning Development  Intern
The eLearning Development Intern (eDI) will work directly with the Training & Development team to develop online instructional materials for internal and external training needs.  The eDI will focus on Adobe Captivate content creation, and participate in other areas of the program as needed, including subject matter expert discussions for content development, course development, Q&A and audio production.  This is a unique opportunity for a highly-motivated graphic artist or eLearning developer to apply their skills in the business environment at a growing company. Prior experience or knowledge of the industry is a plus but is not required.
https://careers-riseinteractive.icims.com/jobs/1054/job

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The Historical Society of Montgomery County, PA seeks Summer Interns
The Historical Society of Montgomery County, PA seeks qualified interns for a large photograph scanning and cataloging project.  The interns will be responsible for digitizing historic, one-of-a-kind photographs and describing them according to professional standards.  Interns will learn proper care and handling for historic collections and will be introduced to the day-to-day workings of the museum studies and archival sciences fields. 
The ten week internship begins on or after May 20, 2013 and interns are expected to work at least 15 hours per week. Although this would be an unpaid internship, it could be a wonderful opportunity for students to obtain hands on experience in the field of library science or archival collections.  Applicants should be working toward a degree in library science, archival science, or museum studies.  Attention to detail is required. 
Please send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to Karen Wolfe, Executive Director, Historical Society of Montgomery County, 1654 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA 19401 or email it to KarenW@hsmcpa.org
The Society is a private non-profit entity organized in 1881 and is dedicated to the study and preservation of the history of Montgomery County. 
 

 

 

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SUMMER INTERSHIP 2013
 

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DataONE Internships

Additional questions can be addressed to internship@dataone.org <mailto:internship@dataone.org>.

Search/Visualization of Social Content Internship - Qatar Computing Research Institute

INTERNSHIP TASKS INCLUDE:

- Development of effective techniques for information filtering from social media

- Diversity analysis, categorization, and summarization of search results

- Development of effective techniques for processing the social Arabic/English language for real-time indexing and search

- Web design/development of visualization schemes for social search results

- Conduct project-related research work supervised by scientists in the team

 

EXPECTED APPLICANTS SHOULD BE/HAVE:

- PhD/Master students in computer science or related field

- At least 1-year research experience

- Familiarity with open-source search engines and large-scale text processing (ex. Lucene, Solr, Casandra, and Hadoop) is desirable.

- Background in social network analysis and/or natural language processing is a plus

- Basic knowledge of Arabic language can help but is not mandatory

- Web development/design experience is essential for one of the positions (fresh graduates are encouraged to apply for this position)

INTERNSHIP NATURE:

Interns are expected to contribute novel ideas and techniques to the project.  The interns will have the opportunity to tap massive amount of data and to release their work in a public facing site.  It is highly encouraged to publish the performed research work in top tier conferences. Also, novel ideas are potentially filed as patents. 

Prospective interns are expected to spend between 3 to 6 months in QCRI. During the period, the intern is provided with free fully-serviced accommodation, a car for transportation (driving license is required), and a competitive tax-free salary paid on a monthly bases. Internship can start anytime during the year.

ABOUT QCRI

Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) was established in 2010 by Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, a private, non-profit organization that is supporting Qatar’s transformation from traditionally carbon-based economy to sustainably knowledge-based one.

QCRI supports Qatar Foundation’s mission by helping to build Qatar’s innovation and technology capacity. It is focused on tackling large-scale computing challenges that address national priorities for growth and development.

In doing this, QCRI conducts world-class multidisciplinary computing research that is relevant to the needs of Qatar, the wider Arab region, and the world. We perform cutting-edge research in such areas as Arabic language technologies, social computing, data analytics, distributed/cloud computing and so on.

The research work we are conducting at QCRI is aligned with the Qatar National Research Strategy, and supports the strategic priorities outlined in Qatar National Vision 2030.

APPLICATION

Please send to: kdarwish@qf.org.qa / wmagdy@qf.org.qa

Also, you can apply here: http://qcri.qa/join-us/apply-now/apply-now

For more information, please visit: 

http://www.qcri.qa

Summer Archives/Reference Center Internship - Association of American Medical Colleges

Employer:  Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)

Location:    Washington, DC (West End/Foggy Bottom- metro accessible)

Work schedule:  Interns typically start work soon after Memorial Day and can work through Labor Day, however start and end dates are flexible.  Office hours are typically Monday through Friday between 9am-5pm.

Position summary:  The Association of American Medical Colleges is looking for a Summer Intern in their archives for help updating the finding aids of two of our governing bodies, the Council of Deans and the Council of Teaching Hospitals. Work duties include acquiring recent records, integrating backlog and re-writing the finding aids. If time allows, intern will also have the opportunity to work on the Center for Workforce Studies collection.  

The AAMC Reference Center and Mary H. Littlemeyer Archives is a service to staff and members of the public.  Reference Center staff provide reference, research, and access to current and historical collections in order to assist staff in leading the academic medicine community to improve the health of all.   Our Archives collection ensures adequate and complete documentation of the Association: its origin, development, policies, and activities. 

Attention to detail and good verbal and written skills are required.  We are seeking a student enrolled in a library science/archives or history graduate program.  This 35 hour/week internship pays $15.00 per hour, and the start and finish dates are flexible (preferably May - August). 

About AAMC:  Founded in 1876 and based in Washington, D.C., the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is a not-for-profit association representing all 141 accredited U.S. and 17 accredited Canadian medical schools; nearly 400 major teaching hospitals and health systems, including 51 Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers; and 90 academic and scientific societies. Through its many programs and services, the AAMC strengthens the world's most advanced medical care by supporting the entire spectrum of education, research, and patient care activities conducted by our member institutions.

To Apply Use This Link.

Sallie Bingham Center Public Services Internship

 

IS/Content Management System Intern

Independent Weekly

The Independent Weekly (www.indyweek.com) is seeking an information science/ content management system intern. We are looking for an intern to assist us with updating information in our web-based CMS, DesertNet's Foundation database (www.publishwithfoundation.com). This will involve working directly in the database as well as helping us improve the user experience of the information presented on our website. Please contact Editorial Web Director Denise Prickett at dprickett@indyweek.com (subject line "CMS Internship") with questions, requests for additional information, and to apply. Please note this is an unpaid internship.

Webmaster Intern

RENCI  

RENCI, a multi-institutional research center administered by UNC Chapel Hill, seeks a talented student intern with an interest in website development and web design to serve as Webmaster Intern in the communications division. This student will work about 15 hours per week at RENCI headquarters, 100 Europa Drive, Suite 540 (free parking). He/she will be responsible for updating content on the RENCI website, posting new content and creating new web pages as needed. The position requires excellent knowledge of Wordpress, working knowledge of PHP and Abobe CS5/CS6, and an understanding of effective web communications and web design. Experience and class work in web content management, web design and/or web programming is preferred. The ability to create page designs using Wordpress, to create original graphics for websites, and ability to edit content and write original content are added pluses. Other skills that could be useful in this position include: video/multimedia production, social media communications, and graphics and presentation development using PowerPoint. This position is an excellent opportunity for an upper-level undergraduate or graduate student with a strong interest in web development and communications in a fast-paced research setting. Students interested in technology and how computing and other technologies are used to enhance scientific research are encouraged to apply. The intern will have the option of using his/her own laptop or a RENCI desktop machine for work onsite. Salary range is $13 - $16/hour depending on level of skills and experience. Students at UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke and NC State are eligible for this position. To apply send a brief cover letter, resume and samples of work (links are OK) as MS Word or PDF attachments to: Karen Green, Director of Communications and Outreach, Renaissance Computing Institute, kgreen@renci.org. Please use the subject line “Webmaster Intern.” For more on RENCI, see http://www.renci.org.

Library Department Volunteer

Galloway Ridge at Fearrington 

Description for Librarian Internship Agency Description Galloway Ridge at Fearrington was incorporated as a 501©3, non-profit in 2001as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in Pittsboro, NC only (8) miles from Chapel Hill. Galloway Ridge at Fearrington is managed by CRSA, a Life Care Services Company, serving 28,000 residents in nearly 100 communities nationwide. Galloway Ridge offers a Life Care program that is based on the knowledge that people who enjoy a community of friends, maintenance – free residential living, physical, intellectual and spiritual growth, in general, live longer, healthier and less stressful lives. Life Care at Galloway Ridge is a way of life.re than twenty years of activity in Orange County. Purpose of the Volunteer Position The volunteer position within the Library Department at Galloway Ridge at Fearrington will support various administrative functions with a community of 400+ residents. The Librarian Intern will be working with an experienced Director with an MLS in Library & Information Science and experience in Special Libraries for over 20 years. The Assistant Director has a teaching degree. Both assisted with the preopening of the Library nine months prior to Galloway Ridge at Fearrington opening in 2005. The student at this internship will learn the philosophy of the Library and the Management Team onsite. There is a library of 8,000 books, cataloged by the Dewey Catalog System. The library currently has 30-40 volunteers led by a Director and an Assistant Director. There also will be a satellite library opening in a few weeks for The Arbor Healthcare consisting of the assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care units. The internship is from September 10, 2012 – June 30, 2013 and will be renewed each year with the same time lines. Skills and Experience: The intern is an individual with computer and information technology experience, internet research, filing, data entry, customer service and detail oriented. Duties and responsibilities of the Librarian Intern shall include, but not be limited to: 1) Book selection from books donated and books purchased; 2) Processing the books for circulation and for data entry into a simple computer system; 3) Circulation of materials – books, e-books, periodicals, cds and dvds; 4) Publications and meetings and working with some 30+ volunteers helping to arrange 5) Working with residents to choose books and other materials as well as helping to arrange trips and programs; 6) Preliminary work to start The Arbor Library plus actual onsite work once startup is completed; The internship goal has a focus of 4-8 hours per week preferably Monday thru Friday.

Data Curation/Scientific Software Development Intern

NESCent

Internships available in data curation and scientific software development at NESCent Are you interested in gaining experience in data curation or scientific software development? The National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (http://nescent.org) in Durham NC is looking for motivated undergraduate and graduate student paid graduate student internships working on a variety of projects. NESCent supports research projects that involve integration, management, analysis and visualization of evolutionary data. There are opportunities for students interested in bibliometrics and scientometrics, database design, data management and annotation, user interface design, usability testing and other aspects of software development. Two of the larger projects at the center include Phenoscape (http://phenoscape.org), an effort to apply semantic web technologies to the integration of phenotype data, and the Dryad Digital Repository (http:// datadryad.org), which provides an archive for data underlying a wide diversity of scientific publications. Both of these projects have a particular focus on user interfaces for data curation and the integration of natural language processing. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience under the mentorship of experienced opensource scientific software developers. The positions are open to students at both University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University, and may be paid either hourly or via a research assistantship to a qualifying graduate student. Qualifications will vary by position. Useful qualifications include: ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills ● Experience or formal training in bibliometrics ● Computer programming experience in Java, Perl, Python, or Ruby or demonstrable user experience-oriented interface design skills. ● Experience installing and configuring software on Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux ● Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Subversion or Git) ● Prior experience contributing to an open source software project ● Familiarity with XML and associated standards (XSL, XQuery, etc), as well as RDF and associated Linked Data and Semantic Web standards ● Experience with relational database management systems ● Experience in requirements gathering and usability testing

Library Assistant

North Carolina Biotechnology Center

Part-time temporary position

Pay rate: $13.00 /hour The NC Biotechnology Center Library seeks a library school student to work 15-20 hours per week. Hours are to be worked at the NC Biotechnology Center between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The specific time of the shift is flexible. The position runs through December 2012, with the possibility for extension as funds allow. The NCBiotech Library is a special library located in Research Triangle Park. While some traditional library tasks are still performed, most tasks are not traditional. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a vibrant, well-supported library team. The Library Assistant will have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of different areas. A sample of specific projects includes: • Processing new materials • Maintaining data in a sophisticated client relationship management system • Performing interlibrary loans using DOCLINE • Working with the Center archives Additional potential projects may include: • Teaching short classes to staff on areas of expertise in information management, software, social media • Cataloging physical and virtual items in our online system • Assisting with market research • Performing literature searches in Factiva Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Required: • Ability to give full attention to details • Is customer-oriented, friendly and approachable • Has strong verbal and oral communication skills • Understands data integrity and how to achieve it Preferred: • Extremely comfortable with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Outlook • Experience with relational databases, and/or contact management software Two part-time positions are available immediately and will be open until filled. Please send your resume and cover letter to Karin Shank, Research Librarian, Library and Information Services, karin_shank@ncbiotech.org .

Digital Archiving Independent Study

UNC Research Laboratories of Archaeology

Prof. Scot Madry of the UNC Research Laboratories of Archaeology is seeking one or a small team of SILS students to participate in an independent study program in digital archiving. His research team has conducted thirty years of regional archaeological and historical work in Burgundy, France, and has amassed: -– Hundreds of 35mm slides and print photos from field surveys and excavations, aerial surveys, etc. -– Hundreds of archival 9” aerial photos -– Hundreds of pages of historical documents, cadastral data, census reports, etc. -– ~100 historical and modern maps of the region -– ~200 GIS data layers in various data formats -– multiple remote sensing images (digital and hard copy) -– GPS data files -– Ethnographic interview audio recordings and transcripts -– Field notes, field maps, field GPS data, etc. -– Paper excavation reports, notes and drawings -– MS Word, Excel files, .pdfs, .jpfs, .tifs, etc. representing reports, proposals, articles and papers -– Multiple PowerPoint presentations -– Geology maps, core data samples, pollen data, etc. in digital and analog formats We are seeking undergraduate or graduate SILS students who would work with our team to devise and begin the implementation of a digital archiving design. Aspects of the work will include deciding on the software environment to be used, meta-data categories, search processes, etc. Our goal is a system that will provide simple query and access of our data by research team members in multiple locations. Opportunities for thesis topics are also possible. Please contact Dr. Madry at madrys@email.unc.edu. For more information see: http://burgundylandscapes.com http://rla.unc.edu/Research/Burgundy-Landscapes.pdf http://www.fas.org/irp/imint/docs/rst/Sect15/Sect15_10.html

Online Strategy Intern

Ketchum

Online Strategy Intern Ketchum’s Online Strategy Intern will work in a fast-paced environment, assisting various account teams with online marketing projects for a variety of clients. The Online Marketing Intern will see how a project develops from an idea to being launched on the Internet and will learn best practices behind SEO, web analytics and social media along the way. Job Duties: • Conduct keyword research • Conduct research to find potential link building options for clients • Write SEO optimized copy • Assist with managing PPC campaigns • Assist with monthly data analysis (Google Analytics and social metrics) • Write pitch materials • Research new social media platforms and tactics for clients • Draft social media copy • Stay abreast of new search and social media trends. Skills Required: • Interest in Online Marketing • Experience in using social media • Strong writing skills • Must be detail oriented. • Sense of initiative and diligence to independently pursue and complete tasks. • Ability to pace work toward deadlines. • Strong internet research skills • Experience using MS Excel, MS Word, and search engines. • Familiarity with Google Analytics and social metrics. • Current undergraduate students with an interest in online marketing or social media. • Some knowledge of SEO ideal, but not required. We will train all candidates. • Passionate interest in/understanding of public relations • ‘B’ average or better • Strong writer • Solid computer skills • Available to work FULL-TIME, 8:30am-5:30pm from Sept-Dec during the Fall season How to Apply: http://www.ketchum.com/careers.

SEO/Social Media Internship

Megapixie Photography

Get hands-on experience and build your resume this Fall with a local portrait and wedding photography business based in Carrboro! Megapixie Photography is looking for an enthusiastic intern to help build organic search engine optimization (SEO) and social media efforts. You'll have a hands-on opportunity to design and implement SEO strategy, set goals and track results, and gain valuable internet marketing skills that you can use in almost any job. Responsibilities will include: • On-page SEO such as keyword and image optimization • Link building activities including blogger outreach • Social media activities • Analytics and reporting The ideal candidate will: • Have experience or coursework in marketing and/or web technology. • Have working knowledge of StatCounter, Google Analytics or similar web analytics apps; WordPress knowledge a big plus. • Be technology literate. • Be self-motivated, able to meet deadlines, and a fast learner with a good attitude. • Knowledge of SEO/PPC, web copywriting best practices, web marketing and social media (Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn) is a big plus. • Interest in/knowledge of photography not necessary but more than welcome. You can set your own hours and work from home - an average of 10-15 hours/week is expected. We will set weekly meetings to discuss plans and results - meeting times are flexible. Please send a resume and cover letter to annemie@megapixie.com.

PAI Library - Intern Fall/Winter 2013

A Library Intern is being sought by Population Action International (PAI), an independent research and advocacy group working to strengthen support for international family planning. PAI works to ensure that every person has the right and access to sexual and reproductive health, humanity and the natural environment exist in balance and fewer people live in poverty. This internship is an excellent opportunity for a graduate library student to gain considerable hands-on experience in all aspects of management and services in a special library. The intern will work closely with the PAI Director of Strategic Knowledge and will have the opportunity to develop and use skills in multiple areas of special librarianship as well as to participate in advancing library-related knowledge management projects. Description of Tasks • Perform general library functions, including acquisitions & subscriptions, weekly resource alerts, light cataloging, circulation and research/reference support in an automated environment • Assist with special projects including development of library intranet pages, companion sites and taxonomies that promote sharing of internal information • Other duties as assigned Qualifications:  Library education (currently enrolled student preferred)  Strong interest in digital information management  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail  Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills  Experience preferred, but not necessary: InMagic Genie, SharePoint 2007 or 2010. Duration of Internship September 2013 – December 2013 (with possible option for extension) 20 hours per week, flexible hours Stipend available. Supervisors Mary Panke, Director of Strategic Knowledge Resumes with cover letter may be emailed to pai@popact.org or faxed to 202-728-4177. EOE.

Population Action International Information Technology Internship

Fall 2012

Background: Population Action International advocates for women and families to have access to contraception in order to improve their health, reduce poverty and protect their environment. Our research and advocacy strengthen U.S. and international assistance for family planning. We work with local and national leaders in developing countries to improve their reproductive health care programs and policies. PAI shows how these programs are critical to global concerns, such as preventing HIV, combating the effects of environmental degradation and climate change, and strengthening national security. PAI seeks one qualified intern to work in Information Technology for the fall 2012 term. This internship is ideal for someone pursuing an undergraduate degree in accounting or finance. Resultant experience: professional IT support for a corporate office; troubleshooting skills; ability to meet IT needs for a corporate need. GOAL: Inventory and assess all Windows-based PCs a. Identify state of PCs (works satisfactorily; experiencing problems; needs repair) i. If PC is experiencing problems, document and research ii. Apply all outstanding operating system and standard software patches/updates iii. Assess performance (use software tools from the IT Kit) iv. Update PC information in documentation Experience goal/to be achieved: managing end-user equipment, assess performance of end-users’ equipment, and maintain system and software. GOAL: Work with IT Director to find best fit videoconferencing solution a. Work to get the Tandberg/Cisco videocam working with both the large screen display and the workstation b. Research free-based systems to ascertain which work with the Tandberg/Cisco videocam c. Document each free-based system d. Document the Tandberg/Cisco videocam attachment to the workstation e. Train staff in the use of each system. Experience goal/to be achieved: using available resources to find the best solution for a corporate need; end-user training and communications GOAL: Documentation of printers; review of Windows-based network print queues a. Review all printers i. Confirm or update documentation for printer make, model, serial number and type of toner cartridge used. b. Review Printer Management on corporate print server i. Review each print queue ii. Check for any driver updates for the print server iii. Understand how to troubleshoot queue problems Experience goal/to be achieved: managing printers and managing print queues for IT operations. GOAL: Regular administrative management of PCs and other IT equipment a. Set up new PCs for staff members i. Use Active Directory to create user accounts ii. Review and set up network shares in Active Directory iii. Grant access to network printers iv. Test access for new user on the new PC b. Undertake simple HelpDesk requests i. Communicate with the end user to confirm what the problem/question is. ii. Research and troubleshoot the problem iii. Find and apply the best solution (best for the end user) iv. Communicate to the end user and follow up with the end user after a period to confirm that the problem or question is completely resolved. Experience goal/to be achieved: typical IT and HelpDesk (enduser) support and maintenance for IT operations Time • 8-12 hrs/week • Internship duration: September 12, 2012 – November 18, 2012 • Stipend Supervisor • Sarah Reidy (Director of Information Technology) Skills needed: A+ certification; some experience repairing and managing workstations and printers; some experience with Windows-based systems (end-user systems, servers and networks); experience in Microsoft Office programs; experience setting up and maintaining IT equipment; ability to communicate issues so end-users understand; patience. Resumes with cover letter can be emailed to pai@popact.org or faxed to (202) 728-4177 Attn: Internship Program. EOE.

CNN Library Archive Intern 

Fall 2012

Requisition: # 131905BR Job Title: Fall 2012 CNN Library Archive Intern Job Description: Please Note: Students @ Work Internships are paid at minimum-wage and structured to last approximately 12 weeks. Program dates are September 10th - November 30th. Course Credit is available. Resume is required. Students should have a strong academic record (3.0 strongly preferred). Students must have completed their sophomore year in college prior to the start of the internship. In addition, students may not have graduated college or graduate school prior to the start of the internship (i.e. STUDENTS MUST BE ENROLLED IN SCHOOL DURING THE TIME OF THIS INTERNSHIP). Students seeking college credit are strongly encouraged to apply. Note to International Students: All international students will be required to provide documentation of proper visa paperwork prior to your arrival if accepted to the program. Due to the high volume of candidates for Turner's Internship Program, interested students are encouraged to apply for openings as soon as possible, as these positions will be filled on an ongoing basis. Future semester Internship postings will be available after the current semester deadline. Department: The CNN Library functions as both a research center and video archive, supporting worldwide news gathering and production for CNN networks and web sites. The CNN Library develops, manages, and stores video in an expanding variety of formats; provides access to our video collections using appropriate storage, access, and computer technologies; preserves the video for future use; and assists in the use of library resources (circulation and archive systems). Additionally, the library provides information research in support of news production needs, utilizing the most current technologies available - Lexis-Nexis, Factiva, the Internet, and other online subscriptions. We also maintain a basic print collection consisting of reference books, magazines, and newspapers. Description: An archive intern will work with our archive collection through detailed cataloging of footage selected for archiving and help on our video reference desk, providing video research to CNN news staff in a fast-paced environment. The intern will also work on other long-term video related projects which include subject research utilizing authoritative online databases and traditional reference sources. Candidates with content/media management experience and news production experience are highly desired. Qualifications: Students must currently be enrolled in and pursuing a degree from an ALA-accredited master s program in library and information studies or archiving. Candidates should have an interest in a variety of areas including journalism and should be a highly motivated self-starter who is adaptable to a changing work environment. Candidates must have superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent current events awareness. Ability to work independently and creatively to handle multiple tasks simultaneously is a must. Effective written and verbal communication skills are a top priority. How to Apply: To apply for our opportunities, we invite you to create a candidate profile and submit your resume at www.turnerjobs.com. On the careers page, search for requisition number 131905BR or select opportunities for college students so view our other internship openings. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are E-Verify users.

CNN Library Information Research Intern

Fall 2012

Requisition: # 131903BR Job Title: Fall 2012 CNN Library Information Research Intern Job Description: Please Note: Students @ Work Internships are paid at minimum-wage and structured to last approximately 10-12 weeks. Program dates are September 10th - November 30th. Course Credit is available. Resume is required. Students should have a strong academic record (3.0 strongly preferred). Students must have completed their sophomore year in college prior to the start of the internship. In addition, students may not have graduated college or graduate school prior to the start of the internship (i.e. STUDENTS MUST BE ENROLLED IN SCHOOL DURING THE TIME OF THIS INTERNSHIP). Students seeking college credit are strongly encouraged to apply. Note to International Students: All international students will be required to provide documentation of proper visa paperwork prior to your arrival if accepted to the program. Due to the high volume of candidates for Turner's Internship Program, interested students are encouraged to apply for openings as soon as possible, as these positions will be filled on an ongoing basis. Future semester Internship postings will be available after the current semester deadline. Department: The CNN Library functions as both a research center and video archive, and supports worldwide news gathering and production for CNN networks and web sites. The CNN Library develops, manages, and stores video in an expanding variety of formats; provides access to our video collections using appropriate storage, access, and computer technologies; preserves the video for future use; and assists in the use of library resources (circulation and archive systems). Additionally, the library provides information research in support of news production needs, utilizing the most current technologies available Lexis-Nexis, Factiva, the Internet, and other online subscriptions. We also maintain a basic print collection consisting of reference books, magazines, and newspapers. Intern Description: An information research intern will participate in various information research-based projects using a variety of authoritative online databases, as well as traditional reference sources, web tools, and the internet, and also help on our information reference desk, providing information research to CNN news staff in a fast-paced environment. Required Qualifications/Skills: Students must currently be enrolled in and pursuing a degree from an ALA-accredited master's program in library and information studies. Candidates should have an interest in variety of areas including journalism and should be a highly motivated self-starter who is adaptable to a changing work environment. Candidates must have superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent current events awareness. Ability to work independently and creatively and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously a must. Effective written and verbal communication skills are a top priority. How to Apply: To apply for our opportunities, we invite you to create a candidate profile and submit your resume at www.turnerjobs.com. On the careers page, search for requisition number 131903BR or select opportunities for college students so view our other internship openings. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are E-Verify users.

Carrboro Branch Library Fall 2012

Promise in Public Librarianship Internship

The Friends of the Carrboro Branch Library are now recruiting applicants for the fifth annual Promise in Public Librarianship Award to a student in their second year of study in the School of Information and Library Science (SILS) at UNC Chapel Hill. One student will receive a $1500 stipend and a resume-building opportunity at the Carrboro Branch Library. The Promise Award is offered exclusively to SILS students who demonstrate a clear desire to pursue a career in public librarianship. Award winners promise in return to work a minimum of 100 hours for the Carrboro Branch Library during their second year of study. One evening a week (3:30 to 8) and two weekend days a month is typical; Monday and Sunday availability is preferred. Job Description Interns will assist library staff with all aspects of front-line branch operations. Interns will be scheduled for regular desk shifts that will require knowledge of circulation practices, library policies and procedures, and shelving routines. In addition, they will work directly with the public in providing reference, reader’s advisory, and computer assistance to patrons. Training will be provided. In addition to library desk duties, the student will work with the Friends group on projects to be determined. Possible projects include archives processing, website maintenance, and assistance with the library Arts Program. Applications will be accepted through August 1st, 2012. Applicants should submit a resume, their semester availability, and a persuasive two page essay including background, interests, and qualifications to bmartin@orangecountync.gov to: Friends of the Carrboro Library Carrboro Branch Library 900 Old Fayetteville Road Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Public Library Administration Internship

Orange County Main Library 

Contact: Andrea Tullos Assistant Library Director atullos@co.orange.nc.us Public Library Administration Internship Position/Field Experience Opportunity Location: Orange County Main Library, 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough NC, 27278 September 2012 –December 2012 8-10 hours per week, 135(+) hours total (unpaid) Will have the opportunity to work with the Library Director & staff and Steering Committee team on a 3 year Strategic Plan for Libraries in Orange County. Will work with Consultant and Administrative team to finalize instrumentation for needs assessment. (Surveys, Focus Group questions, etc.) Will track and monitor the data collection steps during the Library Community Needs Assessment process. Will work with Library Administration to create and manage publicity, communications and schedules for data collection points such as Interviews, Focus Groups, Community Forums and local stakeholder meetings. Will participate with Consultant and Library Administration in collection and analysis of data to provide a report to the Steering Committee. Summary: In August 2012, Orange County Public Library will begin the process of developing a 3 year Strategic Plan for county libraries. Our initial step will be to conduct a Library Community Needs Assessment from August – December 2012. During the process we are seeking an intern to work in the Library Administrative office and directly with the Director and Administrative Staff. The intern will have the opportunity to participate closely in the data collection, publicity, steering committee meetings, data analysis and report. The intern may be invited to complete the Strategic Planning process by working during the Spring 2013. Application packet: Current résumé Letter of interest that includes: (1) Why you are interested in this particular facet of the public library (2) How your previous work/volunteer experience may have prepared you for the position (3) What you would like to take away from the experience Anticipated Timeline: Position posted: July 10, 2012 Application cut-off: July 31, 2012 Interviews to be held: August 6-10, 2012 Start Date: August 20, 2012

Teen Services Internship Position

Orange County Main Library

Contact: Jessica Arnold Adult Services Librarian jarnold@co.orange.nc.us Teen Services Internship Position/Field Experience Opportunity Location: Orange County Main Library, 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough NC, 27278 September 2012 –December 2012 8-10 hours per week, 135(+) hours total (unpaid) Will have the opportunity to develop, plan and hold original teen-interest programs, to be proposed by intern and approved by Librarian. Will attend and help facilitate Teen Advisory Board meetings each month. Will create and manage publicity, communications and registration for teen programs and events. Will help to develop and maintain the Library’s Teen materials collection. Will help library customers as they navigate the public computers and Teen and Adult collections by spending time at the Reader’s Advisory or Information desk. Summary: Intern will help to develop the Library’s Teen materials collection and plan and participate in Teen programs, Advisory Board meetings and events. The intern will create and manage publicity, communications and registration for teen events and help library customers using the public computers and teen and adult collections by staffing the Reader’s Advisory or Information desk. Additional projects may become available, or may be initiated by the intern. Application packet: Current résumé Letter of interest that includes: (1) Why you are interested in this particular facet of the public library (2) How your previous work/volunteer experience may have prepared you for the position (3) What you would like to take away from the experience Anticipated Timeline: Position posted: July 10, 2012 Application cut-off: July 31, 2012 Interviews to be held: August 6-10, 2012 Start Date: August 20, 2012

Adult Services Internship

Orange County Main Library

Contact: Jessica Arnold Adult Services Librarian jarnold@co.orange.nc.us Adult Services Internship Position/Field Experience Opportunity Location: Orange County Main Library, 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough NC, 27278 September 2012 –December 2012 8-10 hours per week, 135(+) hours total (unpaid) Responsible for 8 public computer classes (2 per month), based on the Community Workshop Series. Will have the opportunity to develop, plan and hold original adult-interest programs, to be proposed by intern and approved by Librarian. Will create and manage publicity, communications and registration for computer classes and special events. Will help library customers as they navigate the public computers and adult/YA collection by spending time at the Reader’s Advisory or Information desk. Summary: Intern will conduct a series of public computer courses modeled on the Community Workshop Series. In addition, they will be given the opportunity to develop and conduct some original adult-interest programs. The intern will create and manage publicity, communications and registration for computer classes and special events and may help library customers using the public computers and adult/YA collection by staffing the Reader’s Advisory or Information desk. Additional projects may become available, or may be initiated by the intern. Application packet: Current résumé Letter of interest that includes: (1) Why you are interested in this particular facet of the public library (2) How your previous work/volunteer experience may have prepared you for the position (3) What you would like to take away from the experience Anticipated Timeline: Position posted: July 10, 2012 Application cut-off: July 31, 2012 Interviews to be held: August 6-10, 2012 Start Date: August 20, 2012

OrangePolitics Internship

OrangePolitics is a community resource established in 2003, which includes community blogs, election information, and live online candidate forums. The site has been using Drupal 5 since 2008 and is sorely in need of an update to Drupal 6 or 7. (Learn more about what is involved at http://drupal.org/documentation/upgrade/5/6 .) Drupal is a powerful, open source community content platform based on PHP and MySQL. It is growing dramatically in popularity and is currently used by thousands of enterprise web sites from Whitehouse.gov to PopSugar.com. Drupal developers are in high demand, so this is an opportunity to develop an extremely marketable skill. The internship will be supervised by OP’s founder, who is a professional Drupal user and is well-connected in the nonprofit tech community. In addition to migrating the MySQL database from Drupal 5 to Drupal 6, there may also be other opportunities for interested interns including Drupal theming, developing additional features, or proposing new page layouts for the site. Time commitment: 1 month. Hours are variable from about 5 to 10 hours/week As with many programming endeavors, it is difficult to estimate without knowing what the roadblocks will be. Qualifications: Some experience with SQL commands and database structures needed. Familiarity with command line and some experience with Drupal preferred but not required. Must be able balance independent work with constructive feedback and direction from supervisor and possible testers. Deadline: This would be a great summer projects, but could also be completed in the early fall. We would very much like this done by mid-September so that it can be a part of our site’s 9th birthday celebration. Credit: Class credit may be available by arrangement. Please inquire with Lori Haight if interested.

NPR Library Internship

As you may know, I'm currently a summer HR intern at NPR (National Public Radio) in Washington DC. Recently, we have an amazing Fall Library internship opportunity coming up and would love to promote this opportunity to students in the school of information and library science at University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill. We have already posted this opportunity on the school career website. But it would be great if you could help me spread the information to info and library science students you may know and are looking for internship experiences. Our application deadline is July 27, 2012 and students can apply through our website: http://www.npr.org/about/careers/internships.html. Thank you very much and I really appreciate your help.

XS, Inc. Internship

XS, Inc., a leading technology and services provider to the agriculture industry, is seeking a hard working motivated individual to join our team.  The opportunity is for an entry-level Systems or Network Administration internship (25-30 hours) with possible conversion to a full-time (40 hours) Junior position after 6-12 months. Applicants are not required nor expected to have depth of experience, but should have some experience working on various server technologies in their free time. Applicants must be detail oriented and possess good written communication skills. XS, Inc. provides a casual work environment where teamwork, as well as individual creativity and performance are rewarded. XS, Inc. is a Microsoft Gold Partner and uses primarily Microsoft software products. You should have experience using Microsoft operating systems, should be your family and friends’ expert in desktop troubleshooting, and have deployed Microsoft server products in at least a lab setting. MCP and CompTIA certifications are a plus. Passing technical training courses are a plus. A home computer lab running server operating systems and software is a plus. Responsibilities: Help desk support for Windows XP, Vista, and 7 desktops, Office 2007/2010, Visual Studio 2008/2010, Active Directory administration, and much more. Interact with and understand the unique problems facing our company’s wide array of users, including developers, QA, management, sales, and customer service representatives. Deploy and troubleshoot Windows Server 2003 through 2008 R2 servers, with an emphasis on ASP.Net web applications running on IIS with SQL 2008 Manage Exchange 2010, Hyper-V, Forefront, Team Foundation Server, Systems Center Configuration Manager, and more. Deploy and troubleshoot Dell desktops, laptops, and servers; Dell and EMC storage; Cisco and Fortigate routers and firewalls; Dell switches; and Juniper VPNs. Administer and monitor network and server health: backups, archives, replication, websites, uptime, IDS/IPS, patches, hotfixes, service packs, software, hardware, and licensing. Point of contact for network security administration and implementation. On-call 24/7 for emergency outages. Obtain and maintain current relevant MCP certifications. Deliver solutions and service to your coworkers with a smile and a positive attitude. Requirements: Strong drive for results. Team oriented, but able to complete complex tasks without assistance. Obtaining or have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in an area of Computer Science or Engineering, education from a technical certification program (i.e., New Horizons), or comparable work experience. A life-long love of tinkering with technology and “taking things apart” – you should be able to build a working computer from spare parts! If you are interested in joining a dynamic company with unlimited growth potential, please send resumes to jobs@xsinc.com with “Junior Network Engineer: [your last name]” in the subject line. It is strongly recommended that you include salary expectations in your cover letter. No calls, please.  To learn more about our company please visit www.xsinc.com.

NCSU Libraries Reference & Instruction Internship

Starts August 14, 2012

Position Summary The NCSU Libraries invites library science graduate students entering their first or second semester to apply for the Libraries’ Reference & Instruction Internship. Working in the Research & Information Services Department at the NCSU Libraries, the Reference & Instruction Intern will gain experience providing face-to-face and virtual reference service and will work closely with instruction librarians to develop and deliver library instruction to undergraduate students at NCSU. Reference desk hours will adhere to a regular schedule, but instruction / project hours may be variable, so some scheduling flexibility is expected. This internship will run through the Spring 2013 semester, with the possibility of a second year, during which the Intern will take on more teaching responsibilities. 15 hours/week $14.00/hour Responsibilities ● Provide virtual and face-to-face reference service to NCSU Libraries’ patrons ● Support technology and multimedia needs with the assistance of an NCSU student colleague ● Observe, co-teach and teach library instruction sessions, mainly to ENG 101 students in the First Year Writing Program ● Assist with instructional projects as needed ● Create and maintain instructional web content ● Assist with library outreach events ● Other duties as assigned Qualifications Education Required: Enrollment in an information and library science program. Experience Required: Familiarity with an academic library environment; strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team; demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service. Preferred: Classroom teaching experience. About Research & Information Services The Research and Information Services (RIS) Department supports teaching, learning, and research for the university community. We interact with users through in-person and virtual service, workshops and events, meeting with classes and student groups, and consultation sessions by appointment. Internally, RIS also plays the role of key stakeholder for many of the library’s most useful tools—journal and database finders, reference linking, QuickSearch—and we work with Digital Library Initiatives and IT to enhance and re-envision resource discovery. In the physical realm, we collaborate with the User Experience department and other public services units on the patron experience, from digital displays to the computing environment. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Anne Burke (anne_burke@ncsu.edu) and Kim Duckett (kim_duckett@ncsu.edu).

Archives Internship – Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum (Sedalia, NC)

The Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum is seeking applicants for an internship beginning in the Summer 2012 Session. This is a prime internship opportunity for MLIS students or recent graduates seeking hands-on experience with processing manuscript collections and developing archival finding aids. The intern will primarily work under the supervision of the Museum Historian and will develop specific projects in conjunction with his/her supervisor. Candidates should be familiar with and willing to provide the following steps in archival arrangement and description: -identifying original order -establishing context for arrangement/description -arranging, processing, and describing the records -creating finding aids -encoding/digitizing finding aids (preferred) -develop physical or digital exhibits (eventually) -ability to lift & pack archival boxes The Museum is willing to provide course credit for students seeking a practicum or independent study. Candidates should also be willing to periodically assist the museum in supervising extremely large tours and outreach activities. Apply for this opportunity by submitting cover letter, resume, and references to: Kara Deadmon – Museum Historian (kara.deadmon@ncdcr.gov) Frachele Scott – Museum Director (frachele.scott@ncdcr.gov) Charlotte Hawkins Brown was an African American educator and activist. She founded the Palmer Memorial Institute in 1902. The museum is located at the site of the former school in Sedalia, NC which is approximately 10 miles east of Greensboro, NC. 6136 Burlington Rd. Sedalia, NC 27301 (336) 449-4846

Records Management Internship

Comptroller of the Currency Administrator of National Banks

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC") The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's Financial Management Division is looking for an intern to work with the Records Management Office. Candidates do not need to have a background in Records Management to be qualified for this internship; however candidates should have a working knowledge of records management and/or library or archival science. Background: The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is the world's preeminent bank supervisory agency. The OCC's primary mission is to charter, regulate, and supervise all national banks and federal savings associations. We also supervise the federal branches and agencies of foreign banks. Our goal in supervising national banks and federal savings associations is to ensure that they operate in a safe and sound manner and in compliance with laws requiring fair treatment of their customers and fair access to credit and financial products. Our culture promotes creative and thoughtful contributions by people in all positions, and an environment that values and encourages diversity. If you are an inquisitive, investigative individual with high standards of your own, consider the OCC. This internship position is within the Financial Management Division ("FM") of the OCC, but provides records management services to offices throughout the OCC. For more information on the OCC, please visit www.occ.gov. Position Description: Interns selected for this position will be performing the following duties: * Participate in record audits and evaluations. * Perform statistical analysis on RM Metrics. * Assist in filing, maintaining, retrieving, circulating, and refiling OCC records. * Use electronic management systems to organize and track electronic records. * Research and understand Federal RM regulations and guidance. * Review records and process those records per records retention schedule. * Write finding aids/inventory lists of records pursuant to Federal guidelines. * Pack boxes of records. * Move boxes of records. * Conduct data entry. * Provide administrative and clerical assistance. Qualifications and Requirements: Qualified applicants must meet the following requirements: * U.S. Citizenship. * Able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and stoop, bend, and reach. * Detail-oriented, especially when handling documents and conducting data entry. * Strong organizational skills. * Ability to work independently after training. * Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing). * Possess a functional knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. * Ability to work efficiently in a team environment. * Availability of 20-24 hours per week, minimum. Additional Information: Positions available: 1 Desired Start Date: May 2012 End Date: June 2013 Hours per week: 20 to 24 minimum (may be able to work more than 24 hours per week depending on the needs of the project) Paid: Hourly wage, $12-16 per hour depending on experience Application Materials/Instructions: Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, brief writing sample (1-2 pages), and transcript to OMFMInternshipOpportunities@occ.treas.gov.

BestThinking Content management/editorial internship

BestThinking, in Cary, NC, is looking for an intern who can help with copy editing, proofing, and curating sources for their trending topics (visit them at www.bestthinking.com to see what they have as trending topics). This paid internship would allow students to receive $10/hour at the Cary, NC location while you learn the cms system and processing procedure. After a few weeks, students are welcome to work remotely and earn $35 per trending topic. Ideal candidates would be MLS candidates who would like experience with e-book and publishing venues. If you are interested, please submit your resume to George Schlukbier at george.schlukbier@bestthinking.com. This internship can begin this summer, or start later in the fall, depending on your availability. Company information: BestThinking is a great place to publish, syndicate, blog and enjoy quality content from verified subject matter experts and informed laypeople. There is no cost or obligation to participate and there are many benefits for content providers and those interested in their work. BestThinking is not a news aggregator. It is a place for subject matter experts, feature writers and specialized journalists to assemble their best original content and curate the leading content of others with the purpose of creating the definitive “go-to” content page on a Trending Topic. BestThinking.com 5020 Weston Parkway - Suite 150 Cary, NC 27513

UI/UIX Summer Associate

USGBC

USGBC is seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented individual with experience working with user interface design/web layouts to support its Research Program during the summer of 2012. The UI/UIX Summer Associate is a short-term temporary position that will design the UI/UIX for analytical tools related to green building, producing appropriate deliverables including sketches, wireframes, prototypes, site maps, user flow, personas and scenarios. Specific Responsibilities Include: • Take a user-oriented approach in producing high quality and easy to use web based tools • Creatively approach complex datasets and create innovative and beautiful information displays • Contribute to an important fast‐paced project with a diverse, interdisciplinary team. Education & Training Requirements Required • Current enrollment in undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant technical area, such as information technology, graphic design, web design, computer engineering, fine arts, environmental science, building science, statistics, etc • Practical experience with user interface design/web layouts • Capable of articulating informed opinions regarding usability for web applications and data visualizations • Familiarity/interest in building science and sustainability. • Proficiency in Adobe CS Preferred • Demonstrated experience with quantitative analysis and visualization of spatially and temporally structured data; • Experience with HTML, CSS, Jquery • Familiarity with green building practices and rating programs; • Accreditation as LEED Green Associate or LEED Accredited Professional Other Required Skills and Qualifications • Strong writing, communications, and organization skills. • Portfolio of design work in agile web environments • Demonstrated success working independently, prioritizing tasks, and completing work on schedule • Enthusiasm for data and green building research with a positive “can do” attitude APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Compensation includes an excellent benefits package, including 100% employer-paid premiums on healthcare and employer-matching 401(k) program. Please submit resume and letter of interest, with salary requirements and title of position applying for, via email to jobs@usgbc.org or fax to 202-478-5046, attn: Human Resources. Please indicate where you saw the posting for this opportunity. No phone calls please.

Campbell University - Digitization Projects Internship

Wiggins Memorial Library at Campbell University seeks an enthusiastic, collaborative SILS student to join our team as Digitization Projects Intern. The Digitization Projects Intern will work closely with the Catalog Librarian as well as other members of the team to digitize university archival materials and provide online access to those materials via the institutional repository, gaining hands-on experience in creating, describing, and maintaining digital collections. This position reports to the Catalog Librarian. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivator with excellent attention to detail and a demonstrated interest in the creation and management of digital information. Applicants must be enrolled in the MSLS or MSIS program at the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill during the 2012-2013 school year to be eligible. All SILS students are invited to apply, though preference will be given to second-year students. This 15 hour per week, 12 month position will run from September 2012 to August 2013, and offers a stipend of $18,000. The selected candidate will be expected to work on site 12 hours per week and may work remotely for the remaining 3 hours. This position may also be used to earn credit as a field experience. For more information on field experiences, please visit http://sils.unc.edu/programs/field-experience. To apply, please submit CV and a cover letter via email to shermanj@campbell.edu, or by mail to: Jacquelynn Sherman Catalog Librarian Wiggins Memorial Library P.O. Box 98 Buies Creek, NC 27506 Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Campbell University is a university of the liberal arts, sciences, and professions that is committed to helping students develop an integrated Christian personality characterized by a wholeness of body, mind and spirit. Opened in 2010, Wiggins Memorial Library serves as the main library of the University. Its mission is to facilitate access to information resources that support learning, teaching, and research; to provide training for effective and ethical use of these resources; and to support the Campbell community through a state-of-the-art academic environment. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Campbell University recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. The University maintains affirmative action programs to promote the employment opportunities of minorities, females, qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, armed forces service medal veterans, and other protected veterans.

NASCAR Media Group Internship, Content and Archive Research

Location: NASCAR Plaza, Charlotte, NC Hours: Monday thru Friday; 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (may be adjusted at supervisors discretion) Rate: $7.25/ hour Job Description Summary: Works with Archive team to efficiently identify and organize NASCAR interviews, footage and programs acquired from third party archives for future use, reference and preservation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Develop an understanding of the existing archive process as it pertains to NASCAR Media Group. Sort video tape materials received from Viacom/TNN footage archives. Catalog sorted materials into a priority and data structure for future use and reference. Identify, sort and catalog existing paper logs. Translate label and box information. Scan newly discovered video material to assess its condition. Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to: Jennifer Spencer | Senior Human Resources Coordinator | NASCAR 550 South Caldwell St., Suite 2000 | Charlotte, NC 28202 Office: (704) 348-7113| Fax: (704) 348-7114 jspencer@nascar.com

Internship: Research Library at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

Internship Description The Research Library at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is offering a paid summer internship for graduate level library or information science students. The Research Library offers a full array of desktop and customized library services to staff members at the Board and assists in data intensive and Internet dependent Board Research. The Research Library intern will help investigate the creation of video snippets and voice-over PowerPoint presentations to provide point-of-need training on library services and resources. The intern may also be involved in other library projects, including a mobile news page, training programs for digital newspapers, and the continued enhancement of our Electronic Resources Management system. The internship is located in Washington, D.C. and lasts ten to twelve weeks. Students enrolled in a Master’s degree program in library or information science at an ALA-accredited institution are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have a knowledge of and interest in technology, metadata, and business research. Knowledge of economics, banking, finance, or business topics is highly desirable. Application Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and undergraduate and graduate unofficial transcripts to ProjectInterns@frb.gov. Interviews are conducted by telephone and selections are based solely on academic records and references. For more information or to obtain a FRB employment application, visit our website at www.federalreserve.gov/careers/ The Federal Reserve Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to foster a diverse work environment. We are open to students in either LS or IS tracks, and have an array of projects for an intern, depending on interests and skills. This is a paid internship, and our focus is very much on data and improving access to our users at the Board, most of whom are PhD economists

Archival Internship, American Jewish Archives

The American Jewish Archives offers an archival internship to graduate students majoring in Public History and/or Library Science with an emphasis on archival management. Students should have an interest in pursuing a career in archives. Good writing, research, and organizational skills; familiarity with the Internet, digital imaging, and data entry; knowledge and/or experience with basic archival theory and practice.The internship offers opportunities for students to acquire skills and experience outside the traditional academic setting. The intern will assist the archivists in performing a broad range of archival duties at the American Jewish Archives including arrangement and description of collections, cataloging, basic preservation techniques, accession procedures, collections management, digital imaging, and reference. Interested persons should send a cover letter and resume to Nathan Tallman . Please note that while this position is paid, there is no housing stipend available. Interns will need to make their own housing arrangements. The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives, located on the Cincinnati campus of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, houses over ten million pages of documentation. It contains nearly 8,000 linear feet of archives, manuscripts, nearprint materials, photographs, audio and video tapes, microfilm, and genealogical materials. The AJA was founded by the late Dr. Jacob Rader Marcus in 1947 in the aftermath of World War II and the Holocaust. It was created at a time when the Jews of America, now the largest and best educated Jewish community in history, faced the awesome responsibility of preserving the continuity of Jewish life and learning. For over a half century, the American Jewish Archives has been preserving American Jewish history and imparting it to the next generation. 

Syngenta Research & Development Information Systems 

Business Analysis Intern

Location: Research Triangle Park, NC

Company Overview:

As global demand for food and fuel continues to rise, we are dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Syngenta is one of the world’s leading companies with more than 26,000 employees in over 90 countries. We work in a collaborative environment where personal contribution is rewarded and growth and development are at the heart of our culture. Through our world-class science, global reach and commitment to working with our customers, we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. 

 Role Purpose

• Provide analytical skills for IS projects within R&D IS

• Support effective communication to project stakeholders

• Support Product/Operations Managers in Change Management processes

• Support Business Relationship Managers in communicating IS demands arising in the R&D 

• Support project delivery work in accordance with Global IS methodologies 

• Support delivery of business value strategies to ensure the proper utilization of IS assets

  IS Accountabilities

• Support strategic initiatives such as landscapes, roadmaps, and business process models

• Provide resource support in communication, engagement and stakeholder management

• Own assigned deliverables (accept accountability)

• Learn R&D processes and needs 

• Local liaison and point of contact for business 

 Critical Knowledge

• Knowledge of business analysis methodologies and best practices.

• Knowledge/interest/experience in Scientific Research & Development strategies

• Knowledge/interest/experience in Agricultural industry

 Critical Experience

• Undergraduate Senior or Masters level student; preference for degrees in chemistry, biology, agronomy, and/or computer science 

• Experience with information systems and/or information management processes

 Critical Capabilities

• Strong personal presence and ability to influence

• Proactive anticipation and anticipating skills

• Strong networking skills across diverse cultures

• Effective communication skills and capabilities 

 Additional Information: Potential to travel to Syngenta sites domestic and abroad.

Please visit http://jobs.syngenta.com and click on 

Student Opportunities to apply for this position.

Syngenta Research & Development Information Systems

Agile Development Team Intern

Location: Research Triangle Park, NC

Company Overview:

As global demand for food and fuel continues to rise, we are dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Syngenta is one of the world’s leading companies with more than 26,000 employees in over 90 countries. We work in a collaborative environment where personal contribution is rewarded and growth and development are at the heart of our culture. Through our world-class science, global reach and commitment to working with our customers, we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. 

Role purpose

• Support development and implementation of applications, systems, algorithms, and prototypes via programming 

• Support coordination of R&DIS stakeholders during varying defined project stages of user development, QA testing, installation, UAT, and rollout.  

• Support Agile Development business team (R&DIS and Bioinformatics) 

• Support work delivery in accordance with Global IS methodologies 

• Support delivery of business value strategies 

Accountabilities

• Support bioinformatics focused IS projects and assist in proposed solution validation.

• Monitor project progress, address issues and manage escalation when required

• Support software development according through sound programming practices and end user requirements/expectations

• Support planning and successful go-live for target business community according to agreed service levels.

• Proactively stay informed of upcoming product developments and launches

• Assist project managers to develop strategies and plans to support user training on IS and business aspects; inclusive of systems changes.

Critical knowledge

• Knowledge of software development lifecycles 

• Knowledge of programming standards and practices 

• Knowledge of/experience with SQL databases

• Knowledge of/experience with informatics

• Knowledge/interest/experience in Scientific Research & Development strategies

• Knowledge/interest/experience in Agricultural industry

Critical experience

• Undergraduate Senior or Masters level student; preference for degrees in chemistry, biology, agronomy, computer science and/or bioinformatics 

• Demonstrated ability to program using Java and/or scripting language in a Linix environment 

• Experience in application development utilizing database technologies (SQL)

Critical capabilities

• Strong personal presence and ability to influence

• Proactive anticipation and anticipating skills

• Strong networking skills across diverse cultures

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a project team

• Effective communication skills and capabilities

 Additional Information: Potential to travel to Syngenta sites domestic and abroad.

 Please visit http://jobs.syngenta.com and click on Student Opportunities to apply for this position.

Sustainable Furnishings Council Web and data intern

The Sustainable Furnishings Council, a non-profit that promotes sustainable practices in the home furnishings industry, is seeking an intern with database management experience. The intern will assist with transition as Drupal-based CiviCRM is upgraded and will maintain and update relevant parts of our website.

Timeframe: immediate and ongoing

Compensation: $8/hr, skills development, excellent networking, possibility for academic credit

*Individuals with an interest in learning database management skills are also encouraged to apply*

For more information or to apply contact Susan Inglis at susan@sustainablefurnishings.org or (919) 967-1137

Human Rights Watch Multimedia

New York Office

Summer 2012

Apply Immediately

 Summer 2012

email address: 

commsinternships@hrw.org

Internship Description: Since its founding in 1978, Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) has produced and acquired hundreds of thousands of hours of multimedia content, including interviews, witness testimonials, and field footage shot by researchers, professional photographers and videographers all over the world. Our archive contains digital photographs, video, audio, microfilm, maps and graphics. HRW's media collection is active and growing, and is accessed on a daily basis by the multimedia production team and researchers to promote human rights worldwide.

The Multimedia department is seeking undergraduate and graduate students in library science, information science, audiovisual archiving and related fields to be Multimedia Archives interns for the Summer 2012 semester, beginning in late May or early June. This program is designed for students interested in human rights work who hope to acquire training and hands-on experience in the field of audiovisual archiving, preservation, and digital asset management. Based on their area of interest, interns will be matched to a single collection of audiovisual media materials associated with one of Human Rights Watch's divisions or themes. Interns will then research, process, digitize and catalog this collection, taking ownership over the archiving process from beginning to end. Under the direct supervision of the Multimedia Manager, interns will build skills including video digitization, collection assessment, sorting, arrangement, rehousing and storage of assets, as well as cataloging of digital and physical collection items.

Ideally, the candidate will be available for a minimum of 15 - 20 hours per week, three days per week for a minimum of three months – timing can be flexible. 

Internships are generally unpaid, although work-study funds are available. Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW staff, interaction with other international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and special events relating to human rights. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.

Qualifications: The intern must be an enrolled student during the internship term. Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated and reliable. Ideal candidates have an interest in human rights work, current events, archives, and preservation. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, and some knowledge or experience using video production tools and/or working in a library or archive environment is a plus.

Applicants who are offered an internship, but who are not US permanent residents, US citizens, or in possession of a valid student visa, must apply for a J-1 visa through a sponsoring organization. This process can take several weeks and applicants will have to incur their own costs.

How to Apply: Please apply immediately by sending a letter of interest, resume, and two names or letters of reference (no calls or email inquiries, please) to commsinternships@hrw.org.  Please use “Archives Intern” as the subject of your email.  Only complete applications will be reviewed. 

Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.

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Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions.

Seaport Museum Archival Internships 

Internship Description: 

The Museum of the City of New York has assumed management of the Seaport Museum and now seeks library school students interested in an archives internship.  Interns will work with two archivists and will assist with inventorying, assessing, and providing a basic level of physical and intellectual control for a collection of photographs, prints, ship plans and personal papers.  Interns will work with the museum's archival collection and will have the opportunity to gain experience in cataloging, handling fragile objects, re-housing objects, collection processing, and/or writing basic finding aids or collection guides.  

Requirements:

Interns are required for a minimum commitment of one full day a week (7 hours), scheduled during the Monday - Friday workweek. Internships are unpaid.  Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Masters program for Library Science.  Interns must be able to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.  Students with a focus in Archival Studies are encouraged to apply. 

To be considered for this opportunity, please send a cover letter and resume to Anne DiFabio, Assistant Archivist, adifabio@seany.org. 

Summer Internship - Woody Guthrie Foundation & Archives

Position: Summer Intern

Job Location: Woody Guthrie Archives, Mount Kisco, NY

Salary: All summer internships at the Woody Guthrie Archives are unpaid.

Repository Description: The Woody Guthrie Foundation & Archives is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote, perpetuate, and preserve the social, political and cultural values that Woody Guthrie contributed to the world through his life, his music, and his work. Open to the public in 1996, the Archives holds the largest collection of Woody Guthrie material in the world, and has provided source material for many award winning publications, special projects, exhibitions, and films.

The collection contains over 10,000 items including Woody Guthrie’s original song lyrics, notebooks and diaries, manuscripts, photographs, correspondence, personal papers, scrapbooks, artwork, films, and audio recordings, all of which document his life and artistry as musician, writer, illustrator, and political activist.

Additional information about the Woody Guthrie Archives can be found by visiting our website.

Job Description: The Woody Guthrie Archives seeks to hire a maximum of two summer interns to work on a variety of independent and collaborative projects. This internship seeks to provide students who are currently pursuing a Master of Library Science (MLS) or some related variation, or who have recently graduated, with summer work experience in the field of Archives Management.

Projects will be assigned based on the intern’s skills and interests, and may include one or more of the following:

·      Process a collection of vintage folk music and related posters 

·      Process a small collection of personal papers (0.5 linear feet)

·      Process a collection of ~50 framed art pieces

·      Create a finding aid for a collection of three scrapbooks, addressing preservation concerns

·      Accession new materials into the Archives

·      Transcribe original Woody Guthrie lyrics

·      Provide reference assistance to in-house researchers

·      Assist Archivist with licensing, copy requests, and other Archival duties

Internships run for a 10-week period from June through August 2012. The duration of Summer Internships vary depending upon the applicants’ availability; however, a minimum commitment of four weeks is required for all internships.

Job Requirements: Qualified applicants will possess an academic or practical background in Archives or History. A strong academic record combined with previous Archival experience, including arrangement and description of Archival materials, is preferred.  An appreciation for, or knowledge of, American Folk Music is beneficial. Current students or recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates are highly motivated and detail oriented with effective written and verbal communication skills. A resume and cover letter are required for application. Please include days/hours of availability in your cover letter and contact information for three references at the end of your resume.

Contact Information: Please email complete applications to Tiffany Colannino at tcolannino@woodyguthrie.org by May 6th, 2012.

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Internships

The Washington Center is reaching out to our colleagues in the Library Science concentration to ask for assistance identifying students who would be good candidates for internship opportunities with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) during the upcoming summer term.

Students from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Internship opportunities act as a unique supplement to traditional classroom learning. Professional experience also enhances a student's employment credentials and statistically increases his or her chances of obtaining an entry-level position post graduation. Taking advantage of this program could help your students to become more competitive as they enter the job market, and we hope you are able to convey the opportunity.

Accepted interns will receive significant financial assistance, including a stipend, fully-furnished housing, and a travel allowance.

Students will not be responsible for housing, program, or application fees.

For more information on the Competitive Government Program please visit:

www.twc.edu/competitive.

Qualifications

Applicants must:

- have U.S. citizenship;

- be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with a GPA of 2.75 or above;

- obtain approval from their campus liaison (if attending through an affiliated institution) or campus sponsor (if pursuing credit at an unaffiliated institution);

- be available for a ten-week period beginning May 23, 2012 (summer term);

- demonstrate experience and/or a strong interest in working for NARA.

How to Apply

To apply, students should submit an application at http://portal.e.twc.edu.

The application is fairly straightforward - composed of an online form as well as a number of supplemental documents. When prompted, students should select option 2 for the Competitive Government Program.

Securing academic credit is encouraged (but not required) for undergraduates to be considered for this internship opportunity.

Students who come from an affiliated university should contact their campus liaison, regardless of their intentions regarding credit. If interested in receiving credit, students from unaffiliated colleges or universities must find a campus sponsor to endorse their application.

There is no application fee for the Competitive Government Program. If your student is asked to submit a $60 application fee, he or she has selected an incorrect program option.

Deadline

Students are required to submit their applications as quickly as possible. While there is no formal deadline, these positions must be referred out ASAP and prompt application will provide the best opportunity for success.

Best,

Reid Jackson May

Program Coordinator, Institutional Relations

Direct Number: (202) 238-7702

E-mail: reid.may@twc.edu

CUNY TV Audiovisual Archive and Broadcast Library

CUNY TV, based at the CUNY Graduate Center, is the largest public university television station in the U.S., producing and broadcasting programming on public affairs, education, science, business, and independent media. The archive at CUNY TV manages the near three-decade production history of the station, a broadcast library, the Himan Brown Radio Archive, and audiovisual collections produced within the City University of New York. CUNY TV's collections cover a variety of analog and digital audiovisual formats, including 1/4" reel audio, analog and digital video tape, and archival and broadcast digital formats. 

CUNY TV is seeking interns to participate in the collection management, preservation, and access activities of its audiovisual archives and broadcast library. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in learning more about the preservation and management of audio and moving image formats. Interns will gain experience in processing collections, digitizing, and describing audiovisual materials and documents from the Himan Brown Radio Archive, digitizing legacy formats. 

This internship would be appropriate for students studying archives and preservation and those who are interested in digital preservation.  Preferably candidates should have experience or interest in working with time-based media cataloging, audiovisual media handling, digitization projects, and some knowledge of metadata schemas (PBCore, Dublin Core).

This internship is for credit only. Prospective candidates must currently be enrolled in an accredited school majoring within a certificate or degree-seeking program or be associated with an accredited internship/mentorship program.


To apply: 
Send a letter of interest and resume via email to dave@cuny.tv and molly@cuny.tv with subject header INTERN. Please tell us why you would be a good match for this internship, and describe relevant coursework completed, or professional work experience.

Digital Curation Services - University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville VA

The University of Virginia Library, a leader in the development of digital library initiatives and infrastructure and recognized for the strength and variety of its special collections, is excited to offer an eight-week summer internship to provide a graduate student with practical experience in both areas.

One of the primary caretakers responsible for the transformation of the Library's rare and unique materials to digital formats, as well as the stewardship of these images, Digital Curation Services, comprised of eight staff members and a dozen student employees, oversees several grants, multiple donor projects, user requests from faculty and students, and its own library collection building practices. In order to increase and create greater awareness of our digitized holdings, DCS is seeking an energetic and savvy individual to assist with grant writing and social media marketing. 

The department has a history of successful grant applications, and can offer an intern the opportunity to be involved in all stages of the grant writing process. The chosen intern will research available grants and other sources of potential funding for possible digitization, description, and stewardship of Special Collections materials. After identifying potential grants and funding agencies, the intern, in cooperation with DCS staff, will complete a fully-formed grant proposal ready for submission. 

Along with gaining experience in grant writing, the DCS intern will establish a well-devised marketing plan to promote the work done by the department. Once introduced to the collections and workflows, the intern will develop a multi-point plan to be maintained by DCS staff using, at a minimum, our Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest accounts. In addition, the intern will create marketing tools to be utilized with visitors to the department as well as online.

Upon completion, the intern will have gained familiarity with grant research, writing and marketing of library services, as well as experience in both working with rare materials and collaborating between university library departments.  This 35hr/week, eight-week internship provides a stipend of $5,000.

Eligibility: 

·      Applicants must currently be enrolled as a graduate student in good standing in an ALA- accredited master's program in library and information studies.

·      Applicants must commit to 8 weeks of full-time onsite service (35 hours/week).

·      Internship must be completed during the months of June, July and August.

·      If not a U.S. citizen, applicants must have student or working visas.

Students interested in the internship should submit (via email) a letter of application stating their areas of proficiency and interest, a resume, a list of completed classes (unofficial transcript), and contact information for three references to Jocelyn Triplett (jbo3d@virginia.edu), Project Manager and Production Coordinator, Digital Curation Services by May 7th, 2012.

BB&T User Experience Internship

 Job Requisition Number:   378361   

 Job Title:   USER EXPERIENCE INTERN  

 Full Time/Part Time:   FT TEMP  

 Location:   tbd by EC 

Raleigh, North Carolina 00000-0000 

 Additional Job Details:     

 External Description:  

Primary Purpose: 

Complete special projects and perform a variety of assignments within the User Experience team to assist the group in reaching goals that help intern learn about user experience tasks within the financial services industry. The User Experience team creates positive online experiences for BB&T clients, prospects, and employees through intuitive and efficient websites and applications for desktop and mobile environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other Duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. 

1. Help create user experience designs on assigned projects within the online channel.  

2. Apply standards, guidelines, design principles and best practices to help facilitate an efficient, effective, and consistent BB&T user experience.

3. Identify client-based characteristics, requirements, wants, and needs and use them to generate highly usable products.

4. Work independently on assigned tasks as well as in collaboration with stakeholders, management, and cross-functional teams in the design and development of online solutions

5. Help create user interface designs for websites, web applications, and mobile devices that are highly-usable and enhance customer satisfaction.  

6. Help create navigational maps, information architecture, and user workflows.  

7. Help create simple mockups and wireframes to illustrate page-level layouts of website design.  

8. Generate simulations and high- and low-fidelity prototypes for user testing, market research, and business stakeholder reviews.

9. Generate user interface specifications and guidelines for website development

10. Use a variety of user experience research methods to generate online products that are highly compatible with user needs and expectations.  

11. Analyze research data. Formulate recommendations to improve ease of use based on prioritized issues

12.  Complete special projects or assignments that assist department in its mission and helps intern learn about the corporate environment. 

Required Skills and Competencies: 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1.      Working towards the completion of an industry appropriate four-year college degree or advanced degree at an accredited college or university

Desired Skills and Competencies:

1.      Experience or coursework with web design, mobile app development, user interface design, or human factors is preferred.

2.      Knowledge of banking products and services is a plus.

You can find the job posting by going to bbt.com/careers and searching for “interaction” or for requisition number 378361.

Duke News & Information Group User Interface/User Experience internship

Duke's Office of Information Technology is looking for some part-time student/freelance help in our News & Information group, which handles translating technical information to non-technical audiences through a variety of channels and working with developers to make sure interfaces for our IT services are user-friendly. The ideal candidate(s) would have a background/interest in UI/UX and communications. We can be flexible in hours/schedule but are thinking about 15-20 hours per week during the summer, possibly continuing into the fall. 

This is a paid position.  If interested, please send your resume to Cara Bonnett at cara.bonnett@duke.edu

Infotrieve Reference Internship

Position Title:            Summer Intern, Referencing

Location:                    Wilton, CT

Paid Internship:        Yes

Duration:                    10 – 12 weeks

Infotrieve is a global leader in information services and content management technology for businesses.  For more than 20 years we have been providing corporate information centers, R&D facilities, and legal, business affairs and product professionals in more than half the Fortune 500 with a broad array of software solutions and services.

Position Overview

In the role of Referencing Summer Intern you will utilize your strong on-line search skills to conduct advanced reference work, citation verification and copyright clearance for hard-to-find documents utilizing specialized in-house and commercial databases.

This is a great opportunity for an exceptional library sciences major with a strong academic track record to gain valuable experience with industry leading referencing and digital content acquisition processes and technology, and to work with a leader in the digital content management market.  This position is located in our Wilton, CT office. 

Responsibilities

• Ensure document orders are accurately matched to bibliographic records in internal databases by consulting multiple online library catalogs

• Perform searches across specialized databases to verify citations and update internal database information

• Locate source publications containing hard-to-find documents including journal articles, theses and dissertations, periodicals, conference proceedings and patents

• Obtain copyright permissions for hard-to-clear documents

• Initiate contact with publishers and vendors to fill document requests

• Communicate order status updates to clients

Requirements

• Full time student pursuing BS or MS degree in library and information science

• 3.5 GPA or better out of 4.0 grading scale

• Knowledge of university and library catalogues

• Proficiency using citation databases such as PubMed preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong PC skills

How to Apply

Please submit your resume to careers@infotrieve.com and reference the position title in the subject line of the e-mail.

Learn more about Infotrieve by visiting our website at www.infotrieve.com

The Archives of American Art Internship

• Must be able to work up to 40 hours per week
• Must be able to provide own housing during summer in the Chapel Hill/Durham area
• Rising Senior (completed Junior year by Summer 2012) / first year graduate student
• Minimum 3.0 GPA required
• Must have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal, collaborative and team building skills
• Must have ability to think analytically, present ideas professionally, and work in
• project teams

• Graduate students or recent graduates in archival studies, library science or information management, history or American studies
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to accurate, high-quality work
• Self-motivated worker, as all work will be done remotely

• Knowledge of digital standards, particularly Dublin Core and controlled vocabularies
• Experience working in digital collections, particularly creating metadata/catalog records
• Knowledge of Theodore Roosevelt and/or American History in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

Duke University Libraries

The Duke University Libraries is currently recruiting for 3 Library Intern positions. Below is a brief summary of each position, visit our website for full position descriptions of all three positions.

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• Title of degree you are currently pursuing
• Graduation date (when will you be graduating from the programme)
• IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in
• Top three areas of interest/department preferences
• Explain why you are the best candidate for that specific department(s).
• Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. 

•  Readers' Advisory and Reference Services 
•  Collection Development/Cataloging 
•  Customer Service 
•  Library Information Technology 
•  Administration/Management 
•  Archives/local history

•  Interns must work a minimum of 90 hours. 
•  Interns must be graduate students who have completed at least one semester of a library or information science program, or graduates of a library or information science master’s program.
• To apply to become an intern with Wake County Public Libraries, please complete our online application. All internships are unpaid. If you do not fulfill the above requirements but are interested in volunteering at a library, please contact your local library.

For more information, or questions about this internship program, please contact Christina Piscitello, Rita Bhattacharyya, Suzanne France or Katrina Vernon.

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Parker Executive Search is a retained executive search firm exclusively dedicated to providing superior service to our domestic and global clients in identification and recruitment of outstanding professionals for senior executive positions.  Parker Executive Search is the largest Georgia based firm specializing in higher education, sports, academic health sciences /healthcare, and corporate searches.  Parker Executive Search provides innovative and proactive search solutions that are personalized to meet the needs of each client.

Opportunity

Parker Executive Search seeks a detail oriented, analytical research intern with a strong background in library/information sciences. Parker Executive Search’s Summer Internship Program is an 8-10 week, 40 hour per week paid position offering interns the ability to:
• Work in a diverse setting across 4 practices
• Contribute to the development and implementation of targeted search strategies
• Apply research skills to enhance the effectiveness of our firm’s operations and process

Requirements

The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal and leadership skills and be results oriented.  Position requires excellent communication, organization and word processing skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.  Successful candidates must be self-starters who require little direction. A Master’s of Library Science is preferred.  Current student applications will be considered.  Housing accommodations can be made.
To apply for a summer internship, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample on or before April 30, to:

Porsha L. Williams
Principal
Parker Executive Search
Five Concourse Parkway, Suite 2900 Atlanta, GA 30328

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Logitech is looking for our new batch of paid summer interns for 2013 for our Newark California site in the San Francisco Bay Area!
We have a specific internship that we think could be a good match to the right Library Sciences major, as we are looking for a student to research our options for trace-ability of our products through equipment and digital reference systems. So rather than tracking a library items like a book around, we are looking for help on how to track a mouse from the manufacturer to the warehouse to the retailer to the customer and when needed to the customer service representative if the product is returned.
Small Company. Big Products.
Logitech is a world leader in products that connect people to their digital experiences. With a broad portfolio of interface devices, Logitech’s leadership in innovation encompasses a wide variety of corded and cordless personal peripherals. With special emphasis on products for PC navigation, gaming, Internet communications, digital music and home-entertainment control, Logitech is at the forefront of design and is creatively driving a richer experience for digital interactions.
Move fast. Speak up. Decide and own. Drive change. Exceed customer needs. These are some of the winning behaviors you’ll need for success at Logitech.
Intern, Supply Chain (Serialization) 1 opening
https://hire.jobvite.com/CompanyJobs/Careers.aspx?c=qgX9Vfw1&cs=9QN9Vfwr&page=Job%20Description&j=oCdcXfwI
We are looking to fulfill an intern position within Logitech that will help us research the next phase or technology that will help us serialize some of our products that are too small for conventional codes or where a standard sticker on the product will not align with product design. The intent of this internship is to analyze the current market and anticipated market trends, such as RFID in the retail sector. The intern will research what is the current trend of track and trace, who is leading the market, and where is the market going.
- They have concluded that (x) technology will be the trend in the very near future and that Logitech should be begin transitioning current processes to incorporate the new and longer term trend.
- This technology will address the 2-Level (PCBA) and smaller products (UE), and obsolete any waiver request, as we now have a solution that fits "All" size and market sensitive types.
- The cost is not prohibitive, given the size of the market and use will only grow, thus bringing down the eventual costs.
- The common consumer will have access to the unique serial number we've developed for warranty, repair and replace, at a decent cost.
* You can apply if you have a student visa that allows you to work in between your school semesters.
* You can apply if you are a strong undergraduate student candidate, but keep in mind these internship are designed to challenge a graduate student.
* Yes these are paid, full time internships, scheduled for the summer based on your school availability.

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Library Internships at EPA - Beginning June 2013
For over 40 years, the School of Information and Library Science at UNC-Chapel Hill has provided library services to the Environmental Protection Agency in Research Triangle Park, with students gaining invaluable experience through the internship program.
EPA Library interns rotate through several library service areas, such as reference, interlibrary loan, literature searching, serials, and cataloging. Interns can gain teaching experience if interested, and all interns work on special projects.
In RTP, at the EPA’s largest research facility, investigators focus on air pollution and its effect on human health and the ecosystem. The Library's collections and services provide exposure to and experience with a wide range of materials, including biomedical, toxicological, and chemical information, engineering literature, government documents and basic business and computer information.
Hours: Interns work 20 hours per week Monday - Friday, during the hours of  8 am - 5 pm. Hours are scheduled around classes. Interns will begin June 17, 2013. (starting date is flexible)
Compensation: Salary $17,000 ($17/hour). Healthcare benefits, generous annual and sick leave, 10 federal holidays, and tuition benefits are available to students who qualify and are approved.
Requirements: Interns must be enrolled in graduate course work in library and information science for at least nine credit hours per semester during the regular academic year and cannot hold other graduate assistantships concurrently.
See http://sils.unc.edu/research/student-assistantships/epa-niehs for more information about the internship program. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of two references to Tamika Barnes, EPA Library Director, at barnes.tamika@epa.gov by April 12, 2013.

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American Red Cross History Program Summer Internship
Washington, DC
Are you interested in gaining hands-on experience with collection processing, care, and access? The Red Cross history program provides interns with the opportunity to work with archival and object collections, participate in tour and exhibit programming, and provide access to researchers studying the Red Cross.

The American Red Cross, founded in 1881 by Clara Barton, has provided humanitarian relief at home and abroad for over 130 years. The Red Cross historical collection includes photographs, textual materials, paintings, decorative arts, and artifacts.
The internship hours are flexible and can be arranged to fit the student’s schedule. The History Program is comprised of a small and dynamic staff. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on archival and object experience.
Intern responsibilities will include:
Processing archival collection from World War I and World War II
Cataloging collections using Past Perfect Collection software
Providing tours at the National Headquarters of American Red Cross
Research for the upcoming Water Safety exhibit
Experience/Skills:
Candidates should be currently enrolled in or should have recently finished a history undergraduate program or museum studies, public history, or history graduate program
Excellent computer skills and accuracy in spelling and database entry
Strong historical research skills and knowledge of, and interest in, US and world history
Good communications skills, both written and oral.
Timing/Duration/Pay:
Internship lasts for a minimum of 12 weeks and is part-time. The internship is unpaid.
Application Process:
Please email cover letter and resume to Susan.Watson@redcross.org.

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PROCESSING ARCHIVIST
Hidden Animal Welfare and Animal Rights Collections
Vacancy Announcement
Responsibilities
Arrange and describe large manuscript collections related to animal welfare and animal rights for a CLIR-funded “Cataloging Hidden Special Collections and Archives” project. Duties may include surveying collections, preparing collection inventories, developing processing plans, assuring appropriate archival housing for collections, sorting and arranging items into series and subseries, writing collection guides, and preparing collection-level catalog records.
Reports to the Project Manager.
This is a time-limited, part-time position, available for 3 months with the possibility of extension. 15-30 hours/week. $14/hour. Start date is negotiable.
Qualifications
Required: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail; ability to work independently and collaboratively; ability to work quickly, efficiently, and meet project goals and deadlines. This position requires the ability to lift 40 pounds and to work with materials where dust or other allergens may be present.
Preferred:  Knowledge of current arrangement and description, and processing standards for archival and manuscript collections, including familiarity with DACS and EAD; knowledge of basic preservation and conservation standards for archival and manuscript collections. Experience arranging and describing manuscript collections. Background in animal science or ethics.
To apply, please send a brief letter of interest and a current resume to jodi_berkowitz@ncsu.edu.

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NYC Environmental Protection – Summer 2013 -- Three Paid Internships
Repository Description: The DEP Archives is responsible for historical records documenting the development and operation of New York City’s immense water supply and distribution system. Not only are these records historically important to engineering, science, and New York City, but they are also critical to the continuing operation of the NYC water supply system. This is a great opportunity to work with vitally important archival records and to gain real-world knowledge of managing records in local government.

Internship Descriptions: 

1. Archives Digitization Intern (Reduced-Size Drawings): The selected candidate will work with the Records and Archives Management team to create an item-level inventory of the Archive’s collection of reduced-size engineering and construction drawings. The selected candidate will also scan and upload the scan to the Bureau of Water Supply’s digital asset management software (providing immediate access to DEP engineers) and managing metadata for the digital objects. Digitization Intern (Reduced-Size) Job Posting
2. Archives Digitization Intern (Wide-Format Drawings): The selected candidate will work with the Records and Archives Management team to conduct a pilot project to digitize a segment of the Archive’s collection of wide-format engineering and construction drawings. Responsibilities will include scanning the wide format drawings, developing new and revising existing protocols, procedures and workflows, uploading documents to the Bureau of Water Supply’s digital asset management software (providing immediate access to DEP engineers) and managing metadata for the digital objects. Digitization Intern (Wide-Format) Job Posting
3. Archival Processing Intern: The selected candidate will work with the Records and Archives Management team to inventory archival reports, publications, and textual records relating to the planning and construction of the New York City water supply. The selected collections have been partially inventoried and are heavily used, making the completion of these inventories a priority. Other responsibilities may include digitizing/copying collections, creating social media items based on historical photos, and conducting research for user requests. Archival Processing Intern Job Posting

Qualifications: Student must currently be enrolled at a college/university at the graduate level pursuing a degree in library science, archival studies, history, or a related field. Student must have at least a 2.5GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
Preferred Skills: Interest in local history, government or engineering. For digitization projects must be able to stand for long periods of time; previous experience digitizing archival materials a plus. For wide-format digitization internship candidate must have confidence to handle oversize & fragile drawings safely.
Selection Criteria: Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent organizational and planning skills; effective interpersonal skills; proficient in full Microsoft Office suite of applications, particularly Excel; leadership skills; self-motivation; and ability to work well with minimal supervision.
Compensation: Interns will be paid $14.30 an hour; we are looking for a full-time commitment (Monday – Friday, 9 – 5). Internships are 12 weeks and run from June 3 through August 23; interns must be able to commit for the full duration of the internship. These dates include an orientation and a final presentation to the Commissioner.

Location: The Archives is located on the east side of midtown Manhattan.
To apply: In order to be eligible you must apply through the New York City website: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/job_opportunities/internships.shtml (Go to “search internships” and select “library sciences” as the category, we are internship listings “2013-1244-1246”). Please include cover letter and resume. The deadline for submissions is April 5th at 5pm. If you have any questions please contact rgreer@dep.nyc.gov.
For more information about NYC Environmental Protection please visit our website at www.nyc.gov/dep or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/nycwater.

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Position: 014 Library and Information Sciences Internship
Term: Summer
Location: Durham, NC
Hours: 40/week
Desired Major(s): Information Science, Library Science
Education Level Preferred: Either
The Organization:
Self-Help is a community development lender founded in 1980 that creates and protects ownership and economic opportunity for minority, women-headed, rural and low-wealth families through home and small business lending.  It has provided over $6 billion in financing to help more than 75,000 low-wealth borrowers buy homes, start and build businesses, and strengthen community resources across the country.  Self-Help’s affiliate, the Center for Responsible Lending, researches and advocates for state and national legislation to address predatory lending practices and policies. 
Self-Help and the Center for Responsible Lending are national organizations based out of Durham, North Carolina with regional offices in North Carolina, Washington DC, and California. Nationally and internationally recognized as a leader in community development lending, Self-Help is one of twelve nonprofits featured in Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High Impact Nonprofits.
Internship Description:
Work with members of the CRL team to design a customized knowledge management system using Microsoft SharePoint 2013 platform to increase organizational efficiency and productivity.
Deliverables:
• Design prototype SharePoint framework for CRL Team, Project and Individual SharePoint sites as well as corresponding Document Libraries to create optimal document management and internal communications systems.
• Develop SharePoint 2013 training and application deployment plan as well as user access protocols
Desired skills/experience:
• Experience in Microsoft SharePoint site development
• Experience in document management or knowledge in management projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A self-starter and fast learner; able to successfully multi-task and function well with minimal direction
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Basic knowledge of digital security guidelines and best practice a plus
• Interest in and experience with community economic development programs
• Sensitivity to issues of low-wealth families and communities, and a desire to work in a racially and socially diverse organization
Compensation: 12/hour for undergrad student, 14/hour for grad student
Application Instructions: Please submit a thoughtful cover letter describing why you are interested in this internship and a resume to internships@self-help.org with the internship title as the subject.
Self-Help is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, class, age, religion, disability that can be accommodated, marital status, ancestry, nationality, family status or sexual orientation.
The summer internship season is upon us!  As in past years the Montana Historical Society has several internship opportunities.  Below are basic descriptions. Application forms are available upon request:
• The Montana SHRAB will be once again be sponsoring the Traveling Student Archivist program this summer.  Second year graduate Students from any archival studies programs are invited to apply for this internship to serve 230 hours at a Montana institution responsible for archival collection preservation and access.  The types of work will include collections surveying, creation of policies, preparation of disposal requests, creation of inventories and training of staff and volunteers.  This year we are offering 2 internships.  The deadline is April 5, 2013.  Each internships comes with a $5,000 stipend.
• The Montana Historical Society Archives will be offering a summer internship to continue our Evelyn Cameron Diaries project.  The successful candidate will work to facilitate online access to records from Evelyn Cameron’s Papers.  Evelyn Cameron was a British woman who came to live in Montana in the 1890s, with her husband, to raise polo ponies.  When that venture failed the Camerons became ranchers in Eastern Montana, and Mrs. Cameron became an accomplished photographer.  The internship will include scanning, creating metadata, and designing the user interface for access via the Montana Memory Project http://cdm103401.cdmhost.com/ (a ContentDm based online content catalog).  The application deadline is April 5, 2013.  This internship comes with a $4800 stipend.
• The Montana Historical Society is pleased to announce Library Technical Services  Internship, a paid internship ($5,000).  Graduate students in a Library or Information Sciences program with an interest in cataloging and collection management are invited to apply.  The successful candidate will  work in the MHS Research Center’s Library for ten weeks.  The primary work for this internship will be  the identification of state documents and reports for possible deaccession, as well as collection maintenance activities including inventorying and shifting of collections.    For more information contact Brian Shovers (bshovers@mt.gov) or Roberta Gebhardt (rgebhardt@mt.gov).

For more information on any of these great opportunities please contact Jodie Foley at jofoley@mt.gov or 406 444-7482. 

 

2013 Archives Summer Internships

The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas awards three paid archival internships each year to students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Archives, Library Science, Museum Studies, Political Science or History.

Under the supervision of the Senior Archivist, Archivist, Digital Archivist, and the Education and Interpretation Specialist, interns will engage in team and individual projects focused on professional archival activities including acquisition, appraisal, arrangement and description of archival collections; reference services; and exhibit development. While contributing to the work of the institution student interns will gain career-relevant archival experience. 

Interns will work primarily with the Dole papers, photographs, and three-dimensional collection.  The internship will expose interns to all aspects of archival processing while concentrating on a few specific projects. Interns will work alongside student assistants and staff members.

Depending upon the successful candidate’s skills and interest, the intern may also help develop educational programming for the archive.

10%        Arranging and describing new accessions to the archive
10%        Creating inventories and finding aids of materials
10%        Processing and documenting materials according to standards adopted in the archive
10%        Entering data onto datasheets and into databases
10%        Researching, designing and preparing small exhibits
10%        Digitizing photographs, press releases and other documents
10%        Preparing oral histories and other reference material for the Dole Archive website
10%        Assisting researchers in the research room
10%        Assisting with tours of the Archive
10%        Providing administrative and organizational support (e.g., copying tapes, labeling tapes and files, photocopying) and other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:
1. Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program in Archives, Library Science, Museum Studies, Political Science, History or Education.
2. Strong written communication skills as demonstrated by education and/or work experience.
3. Experience interacting with the public professionally as demonstrated by education and/or work experience.
4. Experience working independently as demonstrated by education and/or work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Knowledge of the Dole Institute and its mission through work as a volunteer or frequent attendance of programs.
2. Students with graduate or undergraduate coursework in American political history.
3. Experience developing educational public programming.
4. Experience working with large photograph collections.   

Work Schedule:
Ten-week position for 350 hours (35 hours per week), during the time period beginning May 13, 2013 and ending August 23, 2013.
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Standard Hours Per Week           35 hours

Pay: $10.00/hour

Contact Information for Applicants  Erin Wolfe, 785-864-1402, edw@ku.edu; Sarah D’Antonio, 785-864-1403, sdantonio@ku.edu; Kristine Schenk, 785-864-1420, kschenk@ku.edu 

Application Process
ALL APLLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT REFERENCES, A RESUME AND COVER LETTER. ON-LINE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LEIU OF RESUME.

To apply, go to http://employment.ku.edu/jobs/2387

Application deadline is April 22, 2013

Does this position accept online applications?  Yes

Documents which can be associated with this posting:                  Resume or Curriculum Vitae
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The University of Kansas - Lawrence, University of Kansas Medical Center, the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita and its affiliated locations are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University's programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY.

Arrangements will be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing the application form or in interviewing. Please notify Human Resources at (785) 864-4946 in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.
Employment with the University of Kansas is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Mission: Established in 1898 as the Art Commission, New York City’s design review agency was renamed the Design Commission in July 2008 to better reflect its mission. The Commission reviews works of art, architecture and landscape architecture proposed on or over City-owned property. Projects include construction or restoration of buildings, such as museums and libraries; creation or renovation of parks and playgrounds; installation of lighting and other streetscape elements; and design, installation and conservation of artwork. The Commission is comprised of 11 members who serve pro bono and has five full-time staff members. The Commission also acts as caretaker and curator of the City’s public art collection and maintains an extensive archive documenting the history of New York City’s public works. The archive is frequently used by historians, students, researchers and City agencies.

Principal Responsibilities: Interns will assist with the Archives and Special Collections scanning pilot project to digitize a collection of historic documents, including photographs, prints, architectural drawings, and correspondence. They will be thoroughly trained in aspects of archival digitization practices and standards, including metadata and use of high-tech scanning equipment, and will gain valuable hands-on experience handling a range of archival materials. Interns may also assist with the day-to-day operation of the Design Commission as well as other archival projects, including research requests, re-housing collections, creating inventories, and re-filing archival material. The positions are unpaid.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Ability to work 15-20 hours per week, June through August

Current enrollment in a graduate or undergraduate program, preferably in a related field, such as history, library science, museum studies, and/or archives

Interest in and experience with architecture, landscape architecture, public art, history and/or archives

Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and quality-control while performing tasks

Good written and verbal communication skills

Familiarity with Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, and Microsoft Office programs

Familiarity with scanning technology a plus, though training will be provided as part of this internship

Please send or email your resume and cover letter to:
Julianna Monjeau
JMonjeau@cityhall.nyc.gov
Special Projects Manager
Design Commission
253 Broadway, Fifth Floor
New York, NY 10007
                             
No telephone calls please.

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