Library Intern is being sought by Population Action International (PAI),
an independent policy group working to improve individual well-being and
preserve global resources by mobilizing political and financial support
for population, family planning and reproductive health policies and
programs. PAI strives to create a world in which humanity and the natural
environment exist in balance, fewer people live in poverty, and every
person has a right and access to sexual and reproductive health.
The Library Intern will work closely with the PAI library staff and, based
on interests and skills, will participate in work on special projects as
well as standard library technical and reference services. Current special
project include assisting with specific refinements to two recently
launched web-based library products: a photo archive built with Portfolio
and an online library system based on InMagic’s new Genie technology.
Upcoming special projects include the development of a wiki-based history
of the organization and the design of a library site on SharePoint, a
collaboration technology being implemented throughout the organization.
Specific duties may include:
Analyze field entries in the upgraded library catalog to establish
consistencies in subject term use and edit records using InMagic’s Content
Server client
Assist with cataloging PDFs that can now be included in the library
collection.
Assist in weeding a portion of the collection and editing corresponding
records to reflect removals
Assist in reference services
Assist in evaluating library archival materials for scanning to an online
repository and excerpting for use in a wiki-based history of the
organization
Assist in developing effective methods to collect photo information from
photographers
Meet individually with photographers to develop descriptions and tags for
their trip photos and process results for submission to the photo archive
Assist in brainstorming and developing innovative services, such as
personalized RSS alert capabilities, to build into a planned SharePoint
library site
This position requires graduate school experience in a library /
information sciences program; strong computer skills; detail-oriented;
good interpersonal skills, basic cataloging skills desirable; and interest
in working with databases, photography and digital image preservation, and
information organization.
Resumes with cover letter can be faxed to (202) 728-4177 Attn: Susan
Anderson or e-mail to [log in to unmask] EOE. Position open until filled.
Stipend: $10/hour (20 hours a week)
This position begins the 15th of September and runs through November 21st,
2008.
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