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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.