Library Internship, Joint World Bank-IMF Library, Washington, DC
Objective
The Technology and General Services Department (TGS) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is offering internship opportunities. The internship program aims to provide graduate-level students the opportunity to acquire cutting edge work experience in the context of an international organization. The program is designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in areas, such as Information Technology, Languages, and Business Processes.
Description
Internships take place at the IMFs headquarters in Washington, D.C. Internship assignments range from 3 to 6 months. During this period, interns work under the supervision of an experienced TGS staff. Internship projects and assignments vary and are dependent on TGS work program. Currently, we are specifically seeking an intern to assist with several projects related to E-journals and other E-resources management in the Joint Bank Fund Library.
Assignments may include:
Assist with the optimization of library catalog data in preparation for the implementation of the web scale discovery tool.
Assist with the migration of OpenURL link resolver to a new platform.
Under the guidance of the research librarians, assist with the review of candidate monographs, serials, and periodicals to be discarded.
Research and document electronic availability of journal titles as specified. Check individual publisher or producer web sites. Identify gaps between current license, print copies, and any existing electronic repositories. Compare findings against internal records; update as necessary.
Contact publishers or producers to establish availability and price of back files or access to sustainable collections, e.g. national libraries, international institutions.
The internship offers the student insights into the environment and culture of a world class special library. Not only will the intern be exposed to a broad spectrum of library work, but he or she will gain hands-on experience while assisting library staff with E-resources management.
Qualifications
Students interested in the TGS Internship Program:
Should be enrolled in a graduate-level MLS or MLIS program and plan to return to school upon completion of their internship assignments.
Have outstanding grades;
Experience with bibliographic data and integrated library systems.
Working knowledge of and prior experience with link resolvers, content management systems, and other discovery systems.
Advanced Excel skills.
Ability to produce Power Point presentations incorporating results from spreadsheets.
Have an excellent command of English (both written and oral); Language(s) other than English a plus.
Show an interest in and aptitude for working in a multicultural environment.
The TGS Internship Program does not guarantee further employment with the IMF upon completion of the internship or graduation. Nonetheless, successful interns could be considered if a suitable opening arises in the future.
Selection Process
Interns are selected on a competitive basis. Candidates are short-listed based on their qualifications, their field of specialization, their academic performance record, and their interest. The selection decision, based on how well the candidates studies align with the departments work, is made by the hiring managers.
Salary and Benefits
Interns receive:
competitive salary
round-trip economy class air travel to Washington, D.C. from their duty station (university)
limited-term visa is provided for non-US and non-resident candidates
limited medical insurance coverage
information to help interns locate suitable accommodation in the Washington area
How to Apply
As the IMF values diversity, qualified candidates having diverse academic or cultural background are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in being considered for the TGS Internship Program, please fill an on-line application form available on the IMF website (Job# 1200004). Please note that the IMF will only consider applications submitted online. The deadline for consideration is May 5, 2012.
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