Comments Off The Jobs & Opportunities postings can now be found on the Jobline website: http://simmons.edu/gslis/for/current/careers/jobline/. This site includes postings for professional jobs in and outside of New England, which are accessible to all who visit. The volunteer and pre-professional positions are for students only, and require a student login.
If you have any questions or would like to post a job, please send your message to jobline@simmons.edu.
Comments Off As an intern within the Market Research and Analysis group of Bose’s Home Entertainment Division, your primary task will be creating a knowledge management system for the group. Accomplishing this will require undertaking current state and needs assessments and then identifying options, recommending a solution and developing the system. The system will not only serve as a repository and access point for reports and other summary material but ideally will allow limited querying of survey data to handle basic self-service data requests from users outside the market research group.
In addition to developing the system, you will help develop processes and tools to enable greater visibility to the market research group’s work generally for users outside the group and create technical and training documentation to support the system.
The ideal candidate is a digital native, who is not only comfortable cruising information highways and byways, but who enjoys getting under the hood working with information technologies and information itself. He or she will be familiar with web content management and document management systems, preferably SharePoint 2007. He or she will also have knowledge of web design and tools such as XML or even PHP. Prior experience with SQL databases and the ability to create SQL views and write SQL queries would be a real plus. He or she will also be a strong communicator, written and spoken, comfortable speaking up and expressing a point of view.
Graduate student in an information and technology related discipline such as Library/Information Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, etc.
If interested please send a resume to jennifer_mckaughan@bose.com.
Comments Off PT, paid summer internship
Glenstone is a place that seamlessly integrates art, architecture, and landscape into a serene and contemplative environment to form a unique connection between art and visitor. It expresses the personal vision of its founders by assembling and presenting post–World War II art of the highest quality in a series of refined architectural and outdoor spaces. These settings exist to exhibit works of art—created from 1945 through the lifetime of Glenstone’s founders—that represent the greatest historical shifts in how art is seen and experienced.
Glenstone is located in Potomac, Maryland, outside the nationÂ’s capital. Glenstone has embarked on a major expansion over the next few years with the construction of a new exhibition facility that will present the extensive collection of the founders and further their mission.
Glenstone offers internship experiences to prepare Masters of Library, Archives and Information Science students (MLS) for careers in museum libraries and archives in the 21st century.
The Digital Projects internship provides the opportunity for MLS students to work in support of the Glenstone Registrar and Library and Archives staff with digitization initiatives, used to increase access to collections through new media through the creation of electronic surrogates, while gaining practical field experience in a Museum Library and Archives setting.
This position is a part-time summer position that comes with a stipend. Employment can begin as soon as May. Interns must schedule their work Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The Digital Projects Intern will work under the supervision of the Registrar and guidance of the Assistant Archivist.
The Digital Projects Intern will be responsible for scanning registrar files in support of the museum staff, to include following best practices for digital imaging, file-naming, file migration, processing archival records, archival storage of electronic files, and other activities as assigned.
Major duties include scanning records and images with a flatbed scanner and a sheet-fed scanner; exercising quality control over digital files, including adjusting scans for contrast, sharpness, and/or color fidelity; naming digital files in accord with the registrarÂ’s file-naming conventions; separating and organizing scanned files; entering and editing metadata; preparing technical and administrative documentation; and performing re-processing of paper and digital files, as well as other duties as assigned.
The preferred candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- MLS Graduate student in archives, records management and/ or information management with a demonstrated interest in digital imaging and visual arts and art history
- Knowledge of digitization standards and best practices and with procedures and guidelines regarding proper archival document handling
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain
confidentiality
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong computer skills and software knowledge;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and in using Adobe Proficiency in using Photoshop for basic photograph editing
- Facility with visual acuity and with exercising quality control over files, including adjusting scans for contrast, sharpness, and/or color fidelity
- Ability to self-direct tasks and ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines
- Ability to set up, calibrate, and trouble-shoot scanning equipment
- Knowledge of basic metadata development
- Strong service orientation and interpersonal skills
To apply: Send a cover letter along with resume (including full contact information and e-mail address), 3 professional references, and academic transcripts to Rebecca Bruner, Assistant Archivist, at rebecca@glenstone.org
The application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Parking is provided. Glenstone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Institution.
Comments Off National Fire Protection Association is an international nonprofit NFPA, established in 1896. Our mission is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education.
We are the world’s leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety, NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.
We have an ideal opportunity for a Summer Intern in our Charles S. Morgan Library.
Internship Responsibilities:
• Evaluation and organization of physical photograph collections
o Collections are accounted for and have metadata, there are just many of them in separate places
o Photograph collections will need to be prioritized for digitization
• Digitization of photograph collections
• Application of applicable metadata to the photographs
• Integration of photographs and metadata into SharePoint 2010
To apply, submit resume/cover letter to: Human Resources, National Fire Protection Assoc., 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy MA 02169; Email: hr@nfpa.org
Comments Off AMIA administers the first scholarship program of its kind designed specifically for students wishing to pursue careers in moving image archiving. Currently the program awards three annual scholarships – the Sony Pictures Scholarship, The Rick Chace Foundation Scholarship, and the Universal Studios Preservation Scholarship. These scholarships – each in the amount of $4,000 – are given as financial assistance to students of merit who intend to pursue careers in moving image archiving. Read more and apply here by May 21, 2012.
The Image Permanence Institute (IPI), in cooperation with the Association of Moving Image Archivists, has established the Image Permanence Institute Internship in Preservation Research. The purpose of the IPI Internship is to give a student of merit who is committed to the preservation of moving images the opportunity to acquire practical experience in preservation research. Read more and apply here by May 21, 2012.
Comments Off The Salzburg Global Seminar is an institution focused on global change – a place where innovative ideas lead to practical solutions. As an independent, neutral forum, the Salzburg Global Seminar engages current and future leaders in candid discussion to inspire creative thinking and to pioneer strategies for change. Each year, more than 1,000 professionals from over 100 countries gather at the Seminar’s impressive rococo palace at Schloss Leopoldskron for discussions on political, social, and cultural issues of universal concern (http://www.salzburgglobal.org/).
As part of its educational program, the Salzburg Global Seminar offers a three-month, non-accredited internship program. The Seminar is seeking for this summer, a qualified student or recent graduate to work in the SeminarÂ’s small, but beautiful library and work on an archives digitization project. In preparation for the off-site storage of its institutional textual records, the intern will be responsible for the selection and digitization of historic documents dating from the seminarÂ’s inception in 1947 until circa 1995, when born digital documents became standard for the seminar. The intern will also perform normal library duties such as: maintaining the periodicals department, cataloging acquisitions, general collections maintenance, and assisting with session preparation including the creation of bibliographies and recommending book purchases.
To qualify, candidates should be in or have just graduated from a library science program with a concentration in archives management. Suitable candidates should have some experience working in a library, knowledge of current archives practices, the ability to work with a wide range of people, self-motivation, computer knowledge, and interest in the SeminarÂ’s program. Due to visa and work permit regulations in Austria, qualified applicants are limited to citizens from the United States or the European Union. This is an unpaid internship, with travel to and from Salzburg provided, as well as room and full board at the Seminar.
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Deirdre Doran, Current Library Intern (please email with questions or for additional information)
Email: ddoran@SalzburgGlobal.org
and
Cheryl Van Emburg, Director of Administration
Email: cvanemburg@SalzburgGlobal.org
Phone: +43 662 839830
Fax: +43 662 839837
Deadline: April 9, 2012.
Comments Off Catalyst is seeking a Masters of Library Science student seeking credit for an unpaid internship in our Information Center (IC).
What is the Catalyst IC?
Catalyst works to build inclusive workplaces and expand opportunities for women and business. The Information Center specializes in issues related to women and work, including diversity in the workplace, leadership, retention and turnover, sex discrimination, LGBT issues, women in management and on corporate boards, and work-life effectiveness. CatalystÂ’s librarians respond daily to questions from our members, staff, researchers, writers, and the media; develop and maintain an extensive collection; and create specialized lists, fact sheets and resources that are not available anywhere else. Additionally, the IC received the Center of Excellence Awards for service from the Special Libraries Association Business & Finance Division in 2011.
What Would I Do in the IC?
Because our special library provides such a variety of services to its users, interns will have the opportunity to work on and be exposed to various aspects of librarianship, including the following:
· Research projects regarding gender diversity in business, like creating historical list of women CEOs or researching and writing white papers
· Developing new/updating existing Quick Takes, a series of factsheets on topics such as women in the labor force, women of color, work/life balance, women in various geographies, etc. (View the Quick Takes here: http://www.catalyst.org/browse/0/0/0/14/0)
· Cataloging articles and reports using modified MARC formatting for the catalog
· Assisting the librarians to answer reference questions as needed
· Assisting in digitization projects
· Conduct copyright inquiries
· Planning and experimentation in use of ebooks
What is the Schedule Like?
The length of the internship and weekly work schedule are flexible, and interns may work from home. Virtual interns – students who live outside the New York City area and could telecommute from a home office – will be considered
What are the Requirements?
Interns are required to have a basic understanding of library functions and have taken at least one class in cataloging or reference. Interns must be motivated, possess initiative and a sense of urgency, be technologically savvy, and be able to work independently. Though welcome, previous library work experience is not required and on-the-job training will be provided as part of the internship. This internship is open only to those MLIS students seeking credit for an internship.
If you are interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Cheryl Yanek, Senior Associate Librarian in the Catalyst Information Center at cyanek@catalyst.org. In the cover letter, please address the following topics: (1) Why you want to intern for Catalyst; (2) What you would like to work on/what you expect from the internship, and (3) Offer a proposed work schedule.
About Catalyst
Founded in 1962, Catalyst is the leading nonprofit corporate membership research and advisory organization working globally with businesses and the professions to build inclusive environments and expand opportunities for women and business. With offices in New York, San Jose, Toronto, and Zug, and the support and confidence of more than 340 leading corporations, firms, business schools, and associations, Catalyst is connected to business and its changing needs and is the premier resource for information and data about women in the workplace. In addition, Catalyst honors exemplary business initiatives that promote womenÂ’s leadership with the annual Catalyst Award.
Comments Off Salary: approximate range of $12-$15 per hour
Location: Burlington, Massachusetts
Description:
This summer (only) position is responsible for researching, documenting, and classifying content. Using routine research methods, the Intern will identify and classify content that could be relevant, credible, and newsworthy for inclusion in news research products.
Responsibilities Include:
• Identify and classify relevant, credible and newsworthy content using defined criteria
• Analyze, map and define publisher metadata
• Analyze data to find trends and make recommendations
• Monitor industry changes and make product improvement recommendations
• Research availability of online news content
Education or Skills required:
• Actively pursuing a college degree (B.S. / B.A.)
• Knowledge of news, blogs, and online content
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Journalism or library/information science background preferred
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
At Acquire Media, digital media is all we do.
We are an advanced technology company devoted to delivering text news and multimedia with guaranteed reliability in formats that make content instantly usable and searchable. We serve the news, digital publishing and financial services communities, which depend on the speed of our delivery service, our reliability, our 24×7 support, plus our ability to handle multiple formats and delivery options. Acquire Media sells products using the NewsEdge and NewsTrade brands.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Stacey Neustadt at sneustadt@acquiremedia.com.
Comments Off IIS Content Management & Publishing – provides global access to best-in-class content, custom applications and publishing services to internal Fidelity investment professionals. Includes management of Libraries, e-journals and e-content sources and intranet portals.
Work or Project Description:
1. Implement new features to support eContent expansion and Virtual Library offerings
• Identify and assess e-Content alternatives for key Journals
• Write descriptions for journals and enter into System
• Create Implement RSS feeds for e-journals
• Establish RSS feeds for each industry/sector to allow investment staff to subscribe to automatic alerts. Document process and how-to tutorials on subscribing to alerts.
2. Review e-book vendor collections in business /finance and compare on-shelf collection with e-book vendor offerings:
• Provide analysis of findings.
• Identify a list of publishers to target.
3. Analyze Reference collection to target top 50 sources for licensing electronic versions with Copyright Clearance Center.
4. Assist with subscription process improvement initiatives
Skills and Knowledge Required:
Microsoft Office applications – - advanced Excel functions including pivot tables and charts.
Student in Library Science program – or a candidate with true interest in the field. Some work experience is desired but not required.
Interested students should apply online:
http://www.fidelitycareers.com
job # 1201303
Comments Off The Blum Resource Center, located at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), is seeking a volunteer intern to help develop, organize and modernize its collection of consumer-oriented health information.
The Blum serves as DFCIÂ’s front door to patient education about cancer, its treatment, prevention, complementary care and about coping with this complicated diagnosis. Here people from all over New England can research and learn about their diagnosis through computer searches, educational programs, its lending library and its distribution of booklets, brochures and pamphlets.
It is also DFCIÂ’s front door to many of the InstituteÂ’s patient and family programs. Free hats, new patient care bags and backpacks for children whose parents have a cancer diagnosis are among the items distributed at the Blum.
The CenterÂ’s manager is managed by a social worker and staffed by volunteers.
The Center is looking for a volunteer intern to help with the following activities:
- Respond to patient requests for information,
- Staff the library
- Lead an inventory of books
- Craft and implement recommendations for the organization for non-circulating materials like brochures, pamphlets, booklets,
- Opportunities to lead and implement patient education programs
This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic self-starter to recommend and implement changes to the BlumÂ’s operations that will improve the CenterÂ’s ability to serve people with cancer and their families.
Hours: The Center is open on weekdays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Address: The Center is located in the InstituteÂ’s new Yawkey Center for Cancer Care, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston. It is within walking distance of the school.
Contact: Sarah Singer, MA, LICSW; 617-632-3751 or sarah_singer@dfci.harvard.edu
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