ACLU National Office Archives Internships

The Archives and Records Management Office of the ACLU National Office, located in downtown Manhattan, is seeking interns for the spring 2012 semester.

The ACLU National Archives maintains records from the founding of the organization in 1920 and does its part to support the ACLU's mission: to defend the United States Constitution, in particular the Bill of Rights. The primary goal of the Archives is to ensure access to our paper and electronic records through the application of sound records management and archival principles. In collaboration with the administrative, financial, legal, technical, and business staff of the organization, we seek to store, manage, and retrieve records throughout their life cycle, from creation to either disposal or retention. In addition to the nearly 1,600 boxes of records we keep onsite, we have an extensive collection of ephemera, publications, photographs, and audio visual materials.

We are looking for interns to assist on a variety of projects, including, but not limited to:

  • Processing archival collections
  • Updating existing finding aids for ongoing collections
  • Digitization of paper records and archives
  • Cataloging
  • Developing research and reference skills

Additional projects will be assigned to interns based upon their interests and experience. Students with an interest in archives and records management centers in non-traditional library settings are encouraged to apply.

We are asking for a commitment of at least 1 day a week, during the regular 9:30-5:00 workday, Monday - Friday, for a total minimum commitment of 100 hours. (We will consider two four-hour shifts per week on two separate days for eligible candidates.)
Candidates must be enrolled in a MLS/MLIS program. This is a volunteer internship.

Interested applicants should send cover letter and resume or direct any questions to:

Allison DeMatteo, Assistant Archivist adematteo@aclu.org

The ACLU Offices are located at:
125 Broad St.
New York, NY 10004

Volunteers Needed – Muhlenberg Branch, NYPL

Gain experience working in a public library setting.  Volunteers are need at the Muhlenberg Branch of the New York Public Library, located at 23rd Street and 7th Avenue in the heart of Chelsea.  Duties would be varied and would include shelving, circulation, reference and programming. Volunteers would also become proficient in using Millennium the library’s ILS system. Schedules can be flexible to work around classes, although there is a need for Tuesday through Thursday coverage.

For more information please contact Ashley Curran at ashleycurran@nypl.org or call (212) 924-1585

Research Internship at DeVries Public Relations

DeVries Public Relations is seeking a Masters of Library Science/Information Studies student seeking credit for an unpaid internship for the spring 2012 semester in our Research & Analytics department.   As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work on research projects and gain experience using various databases and SoMe tools.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Research team with industry, company and market research
  • Assist Research Team with Social Media analysis
  • Other administrative tasks related to department and projects
  • Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies

Required:

  • Current enrollment in an ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science/Information Studies
  • Social media savvy
  • Must be motivated, possess initiative and a sense of urgency, and be able to work independently
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Interest in working in a non-traditional library setting

Some experience with online databases (Nexis, Factiva, etc.)

In your application please include a resume and cover letter.  In the cover letter, please address the following topics: (1) Why you want to intern for DVPR (2) What you expect to gain from the internship, and (3) Offer a proposed work schedule.  Please send application to ResearchIntern@devries-pr.com

About Us

DeVries Public Relations is the leading U.S. public relations firm specializing in marketing public relations. DeVries is focused on developing strong relationships with a select group of client partners.  The agency is committed to creating new approaches in categories where traditional public relations is old news.

Providing an extraordinary level of senior management involvement and dedicated account teams, DeVries places a premium on strategic counseling and breakthrough creativity. Clients including, E&J Gallo Winery, Boston Beer Company and Procter & Gamble have chosen DeVries for public relations that must play a decisive role in a brand’s strategy.

DVPR is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies.

Hayley J. Mink | Research Associate | DEVRIES PUBLIC RELATIONS | 30 East 60TH Street, New York, NY 10022

Paid Internship – Corporate and Business Research

Integreon Managed Solutions is a privately held global outsourcing firm that partners with some of the world’s largest investment banks and law firms to provide a wide range of services, including library and business research support.  Our client, a global investment bank in New York City, is seeking interns to perform corporate and business research as part of their Library & Information Services team.

  • The positions are part time, 20 hours per week, with flexible working hours
  • Some weekend coverage will be required
  • One year commitment starting November 2011
  • Hourly

ROLE SUMMARY

Information Specialist

This is a research position for an individual who is enrolled in an MLS program. The individual in this position will be answering research requests from our clients. Knowledge of the financial markets and investment banking is a plus.

THE ROLE INVOLVES:

  • Answering client information requests by providing accurate information efficiently and in a cost-effective manner
  • Develop successful working relationships with front office employees / professionals and business units on an ongoing basis
  • Communicate confidently and effectively with demanding users, seeking senior management assistance when appropriate
  • Work effectively with industry experts to extract opinions, projections and/or unreleased data to provide complete and competitive response to information inquiries
  • Ability to analyze information in corporate finance, specific market, industry or product areas to determine what aspects are to be answered with print sources, through outside expert opinion or via online data

TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST POSSESS:

  • Enrolled in a MLS program
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills
  • Database experience preferred
  • Able to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES MAY SEND THEIR RESUME TO: Marlene Augustin-Lambertl, Vice President – Regional Head Library and Information Services, Credit Suisse

Marlene.augustin-lambert@credit-suisse.com

Library Internship at Catalyst Information Center

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. Catalyst’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, Mumbai, and Zug, and the support and confidence of more than 500 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 women’s leadership with the annual Catalyst Award.

Digital Humanities Librarian, John Cotton Dana Library, Rutgers University Libraries – Newark Campus

  • RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Rutgers University Libraries seek an experienced, innovative, and service-oriented librarian to fill the new position of Digital Humanities Librarian in the John Cotton Dana Library on the Newark Campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Reporting to the Assistant Chancellor and Director of the John Cotton Dana Library and under the direction of the Head of Public Services for the Dana Library, the Digital Humanities Librarian will provide support to faculty and students through the integration of digital resources, methodologies, technologies, and analytical tools with traditional resources and approaches to research and instruction in the humanities. The position includes faculty liaison responsibilities, particularly with the Department of Arts, Culture and Media, for research assistance, information literacy, and collection development. The Digital Humanities Librarian will advise teaching faculty on the creation and curation of digital objects in a variety of image, audio, and video formats, fostering collaboration between scholars, technologists, and information specialists and will offer leadership in identifying, understanding, evaluating, and implementing emerging technologies based on their pedagogical, presentation, and research uses in the fields of visual and performing arts as well as writing and journalism. Will also work with the other Dana librarians to identify and shepherd digital projects involving Dana and the Institute of Jazz Studies collections from inception to completion. Participates as a member of the Public Services team, a team of library faculty committed to providing firstrate public services to a diverse academic community. Responsibilities include reference and research assistance, including participation in virtual reference services, collaborating with faculty in the development of course information literacy sessions, and collection development of resources that support the humanities. This is a tenure track appointment. As a member of a university-wide faculty, the Digital Humanities Librarian is expected to routinely participate in system-wide initiatives, committees, and task forces, and to actively pursue and participate in research, publication, and in professional associations.

  • QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science. Degree in a humanities discipline, or strong humanities reference experience. Knowledge of the research and instructional needs of humanities faculty. Experience in an academic library environment, including reference and public services. Knowledge of metadata schema (MARC, MODS, METS, EAD, TEI, or Dublin Core) and library applications of emerging technologies. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Skill in collaboration and teamwork in an academic environment. Strong service orientation and understanding of user needs. Awareness of national issues and trends in academic librarianship and scholarly communication, and the ability and desire to meet tenure and promotion requirements. Desired: Familiarity with literary and linguistic computing, including software for qualitative data analysis such as ATLAS.ti or NVivo, that will enhance the teaching and learning environment at Rutgers University. Experience with one or more of the following technologies: XML, XML Schema, XSLT, Dynamic HTML. Familiarity with data modeling or data visualization. Knowledge of database design and best practices in digitization.

  • SALARY:

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

  • STATUS/BENEFITS:

Faculty status, calendar year appointment, retirement plans, life/health insurance, prescription drug, dental and eyeglass plans, tuition remission, one month vacation.

  • LIBRARY AND UNIVERSITY PROFILE:

Rutgers University is a member of the Association of American Universities. The university, spread over three regional campuses, includes over 50,000 graduate and undergraduate students and 2,500 faculty, engaged in numerous degree-granting, research, and professional programs in all disciplines, as well as a broad spectrum of service programs for the state. Situated on 35 acres in downtown Newark, Rutgers-Newark is part of a dynamic urban environment and is positioned to take a leading role in the further revitalization of Newark. The Newark campus is a doctoral-degree granting research institution, classified as a Carnegie Research Intensive institution. Rutgers-Newark offers 14 doctoral programs: American studies, applied physics, behavioral and neural science, biology, chemistry, criminal justice, global affairs, management, mathematical sciences, nursing, psychology, public administration, and urban systems. With more than 11,000 graduate and undergraduate students and anticipated growth in the student body, as well as in the number of resident students, the Rutgers-Newark Campus is the nation’s most diverse national university campus. The Rutgers University Libraries (RUL), comprised of libraries on the University’s Camden, New RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY Brunswick, and Newark campuses, all reporting to the Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian, operate as a unified library system with coordinated public services, technical services, and collection development. The Libraries have a staff of 304, a budget of $21 million, and holdings numbering more than 3.6 million volumes. Rutgers University Libraries are a member of ARL, CRL, Lyrasis, NERL, and VALE, and use SirsiDynix and OCLC as their primary bibliographic utilities. The John Cotton Dana Library, in conjunction with the other Rutgers libraries, provides services and support for the Newark campus. The Dana Library includes 12 library faculty and 25 staff positions, with a budget of $2.7 million. The world-renowned Institute of Jazz Studies, a special collections unit of the John Cotton Dana Library, is the world’s largest jazz archive. With over 100,000 sound recordings, 100 distinct archival collections, over 30,000 photographs, extensive oral history collections, books, jazz periodicals, musical instruments and other memorabilia, the Institute of Jazz Studies supports research by students at all levels, scholars and writers from around the world, musicians, arts institutions, record labels, and the media. The university’s highly regarded Masters of Arts Program in Jazz History and Research is supported directly by IJS collections and staff. The Institute also maintains an active outreach program, furthering jazz education in many ways, and supports scholarship through the publication of the Annual Review of Jazz Studies, the leading English-language scholarly jazz journal, and the Studies in Jazz monograph series. For more information go to the RUL website: http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu and to learn about the Dana Library and Newark Campus go to: http://library.newark.rutgers.edu. Rutgers is an ADVANCE institution, committed to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in the STEM disciplines.

  • TO APPLY: CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY.

To apply please email your application in Word format (include cover letter and where you saw the position advertised, resume, and names of three references) to: Sandra Troy, (APP. 197 ), University Libraries Human Resources Manager, Rutgers University Libraries, 169 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1163, email: rulhr@rulmail.rutgers.edu, FAX: 732-932-7637

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer. The Libraries are strongly and actively committed to diversity, and seek candidates who will contribute creatively to the University’s multicultural environment.

Internship – American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History is implementing two grant funded programs for the Library and Science Department archives:

The IMLS funded project to produce a comprehensive risk assessment of the libraries and archives held in the Museum’s scientific departments.

The CLIR Hidden Collections project to produce nearly 1400 catalog records of archive collections held in the Library.

Beginning in January 2012, interns are needed to continue the process to survey, identify, and make minimal level descriptive records for archival collections held in departments throughout the Museum. Interns will work in teams supervised by two Project Archivists with oversight by the AMNH Museum Archivist.

Interns will survey the collections and gather data on spread sheets to be batched into the Museum’s internal risk assessment database. That data will form the basis for developing the risk assessment resulting in a strategic Museum-wide plan to manage risk to the collections.

See: http://museum-sos.org/htm/index.html

The spread sheet data will also be batch loaded into the AMNH Library’s online catalog and OCLC. In addition, these records will be transformed into skeletal EAD-encoded finding aids to increase discovery of the collections through online search engines. Students will learn how their collected data is transformed using metadata crosswalk standards.

Requirements include a knowledge and aptitude for organizing archival materials and creating catalog records, including a familiarity with MARC, DACS and EAD. This is a learning experience but students must be familiar with the basic concepts and have an ability to think analytically, take initiative and be mindful of details. Interns must be dependable and committed to the completion of their part of the project; have good communication skills and the ability to work with others including the scientific staff. A strong interest in natural science is required, with knowledge of the subject matter helpful.

Send resume and cover to rmorgan@amnh.org. Cover letter should include availability, specifically the days, hours, and number of hours a week available.

We are seeking interns for the spring semester.

 

Faculty Needed For New Online Psychology Program at CUNY SPS

Dear CUNY Colleagues –

I encourage you to consider joining us in building a brand new undergraduate program in Psychology – one in which courses will be fully online and available to students from New York City, as well as many other locations around the world.

The Online B.A. in Psychology was approved by New York State in June 2011 and applications are being accepted for classes that will begin in Spring 2012. The curriculum is rigorous and consistent with recent recommendations by the American Psychological Association; that is, it is sequential and emphasizes research methods from the beginning. In addition, writing and career planning are fully integrated. Detailed information about the curriculum is available at: http://online.sps.cuny.edu/catalog/psychology/index.aspx

As you may know, the new CUNY Multiple Position policy increases the overload allowed for tenured and non-tenure track full-time faculty when they teach in an online degree program. A complete copy of the policy statement is at: http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/ohrm/policies-procedures/multiple-positions.html

Interested candidates should send their CVs to marisol.flores@mail.cuny.edu

In addition to teaching roles, we will be hiring individuals with appropriate expertise to build Blackboard-based course sites. In contacting us, please indicate if this second type of opportunity would be of interest to you.

Join us as a partner in this exciting venture. You will gain skills in online teaching that will serve you in a variety of future teaching assignments.

Ellen Smiley, Ph.D.
Academic Director, Online BA Psychology

Internships – ACLU National Office Archives, New York, NY

The Archives and Records Management Office of the ACLU National Office, located in downtown Manhattan, is seeking interns for the spring 2012 semester.

The ACLU National Archives maintains records from the founding of the organization in 1920 and does its part to support the ACLU’s mission: to defend the United States Constitution, in particular the Bill of Rights. The primary goal of the Archives is to ensure access to our paper and electronic records through the application of sound records management and archival principles. In collaboration with the administrative, financial, legal, technical, and business staff of the organization, we seek to store, manage, and retrieve records throughout their life cycle, from creation to either disposal or retention. In addition to the nearly 1,600 boxes of records we keep onsite, we have an extensive collection of ephemera, publications, photographs, and audio visual materials.

We are looking for interns to assist on a variety of projects, including, but not limited to:

Processing archival collections
Updating existing finding aids for ongoing collections
Digitization of paper records and archives
Cataloging
Developing research and reference skills

Additional projects will be assigned to interns based upon their interests and experience. Students with an interest in archives and records management centers in non-traditional library settings are encouraged to apply.

We are asking for a commitment of at least 1 day a week, during the regular 9:30-5:00 workday, Monday – Friday, for a total minimum commitment of 100 hours. (We will consider two four-hour shifts per week on two separate days for eligible candidates.)
Candidates must be enrolled in a MLS/MLIS program. This is a volunteer internship.

Interested applicants should send cover letter and resume or direct any questions to:

Allison DeMatteo, Assistant Archivist
adematteo@aclu.org

The ACLU Offices are located at:
125 Broad St.
New York, NY 10004

Marketing Assistant – CUNY SPS

CUNY’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) offers innovative undergraduate and graduate level courses, certificates and degree programs, including CUNY’s first online degree programs. Drawing on CUNY’s nationally and internationally renowned faculty and practitioners, SPS offers programs in a wide range of disciplines, including Masters programs in Applied Theatre, Labor Studies and Disability Studies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Marketing Assistant will assist in the implementation of the School’s marketing plan through the coordination of the School’s advertising and direct mail campaigns.

  • Assist with the coordination of advertising campaigns for SPS programs, including negotiating advertising rates, contracting ad space, submission of creative and tracking effectiveness
  • Assist with the coordination of design and production (copy writing, editing, photography) of marketing materials such as brochures, newsletters and direct mail pieces
  • Assist with monitoring campaigns to ensure that ad materials are prepared and delivered in a timely manner
  • Provide assistance, support and coordination for out-source design and production of publications including preparation of bid specifications and location of appropriate vendors, providing cost estimates and tracking of projects
  • Assist in the coordination of print and electronic mailings
  • Assist in conducting market research as it related to SPS program development
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associates Degree (Bachelors degree preferred) and minimum of two years experience in marketing, communications, advertising, graphic design or related field preferred.
  • Strong computer skills required; specifically, proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability to work on both PC and MAC platforms required, intermediate experience with Quark Xpress and/or Adobe InDesign preferred *Demonstrated organizational skills and proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, demanding and complex work environment
  • Detail oriented
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Occasional night and weekend hours may be required

Salary Range: $16.00 – $19.00 per hour

Hours: 20 hours per week

Please send resume, cover letter and the names of three references to:

SPS College Assistant/Marketing Assistant Search Laura Jack Director of Marketing and Communications School of Professional Studies

365 Fifth Avenue, Room 3300.32

New York, NY 10016

Or

Email: ljack@gc.cuny.edu