Internship (Spring): Library & Information Management
Location: New York City, NY
Department: Information Management
Type: Internship
Experience: Student (College)
The Vera Institute of Justice, a leading non-profit based in New York City, focuses on helping leaders in governmental and civil society improve the systems people rely on for justice and safety. We do this by sharing our expertise in research, demonstration projects, and technical assistance with leaders in government and civil society.
The Louis Schweitzer Library at the Vera Institute of Justice seeks a library intern to assist the full time librarian on staff. The library supports the information needs of the Institute and its demonstration projects. The collection contains more than 2,000 books, monographs and government documents; the vast majority of the reports produced by Vera in its 40-year history; approximately 40 serials; and access to hundreds of bibliographic and full-text databases. The focus of the collection is on the social sciences, with social services, criminal justice, research methodology, urban affairs and public welfare as its greatest strengths.
Responsibilities
The intern’s main responsibility will focus on updating MARC records for the 2,000+ books and periodical collection using an open source cataloging software. S/he will also help reclassify the library from Dewey to LC.
The intern may also be involved in interlibrary loan requests, research inquiries, and the institutional repository.
The intern will report to the Librarian.
Qualifications and Requirements
Only students enrolled in a Master of Library Science degree program and have completed coursework or have experience in cataloging and classification should apply. The candidate should have strong communication skills and the ability to work alone and collaboratively with others. S/he should have strong organizational skills, pay attention to detail, and be proficient in Microsoft Office.
Compensation
Only applicants receiving academic credit for the internship will be considered.
Schedule
Intern must be available during regular business hours, preferably two days per week.
How To Apply
Please submit cover letter and resume.
Online submission is preferred.
However, if necessary, materials may be mailed or faxed to
ATTN: Human Resources / Library Intern recruitment
Vera Institute of Justice
233 Broadway 12th FL
New York, NY 10279
Fax: (212) 941-9407.
Please use only one method (online, mail or fax) of submission.
No phone calls, please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
The Vera Institute of Justice values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
