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From: Cwiok, Jennifer [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:33 PM
To: Archives & Archivists (A&A) List
Subject: [archives] Internship Opportunity at Marvel Entertainment, Inc. in NYC
Library & Inventory Intern
Marvel Entertainment, Inc.
Marvel Entertainment, Inc. is looking for current MLIS students interested in an internship for school credit (you must be earning school credit to be eligible). Potential candidates must be local to or able to commute to New York City. Please do not respond to this e-mail--interested candidates should apply online: http://www.marvel.com/company/webinterns.htm?concentration=inventory. Please feel free to re-post.
Purpose of Position
The purpose of this position is to assist with the inventory, the
re-organization, and the cataloging of items in Marvel's library. The
Library & Inventory Intern will be responsible for completing inventory
of books and mixed media against data in a database and manually
cataloging books for which no data exists. Cataloged items will be
re-organized in the library according to the standards agreed upon by
the Publishing Department and the Archivist. This position requires
great attention to detail, superior organizational skills, ability to
work independently with little supervision and the ability to lift 30-40
pounds. This internship is within the Publishing Department and is
unpaid, but qualifies for school credit.
Responsibilities
1. Complete library inventory and catalog
* Scan UPC codes and match to Oracle data to add quantity to
inventory
* Search titles/ISBN for books without UPC codes for a match and
add quantity to inventory
* Manually catalog books without pre-existing data
2. Reorganization of library
* Weed any material that does not comply with retention standards
* Shelve books according to established standards and record
location
Qualifications
* Enrollment in a Library Science program
* Earning school credit for the internship
* An interest in cataloging and special collections
* Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
* Must be able to work independently with little supervision
* Must be organized, analytical, and reliable
* Must be accurate and able to ensure data integrity
Application Process
Please apply online
http://www.marvel.com/company/webinterns.htm?concentration=inventory
Jennifer Cwiok - Archivist - Marvel Entertainment, Inc. - 417 5th Avenue
- New York, NY 10016 - (212) 576-4000 x8659
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-----Original Message-----
From: Mary M Saffell [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 10:52 AM
To: Archives & Archivists (A&A) List
Subject: [archives] Job announcement: Archival Specialist, Vietnam Center and Archive, Texas Tech University
Specialist IV (Archival Specialist)
Description: The Vietnam Archive seeks an archival specialist to provide assistance with the development of the Virtual Vietnam Archive. Working with the professional staff of the Vietnam Center and Archive, the Archival Specialist will assist in hiring, training and supervision of student employees; digitize archival collections; conduct quality control checks of digital files and records; assist patrons in the public reading room; assist donors; and assist Vietnam Archive faculty and staff with special projects as they arise. The successful candidate will work closely with Archive staff and faculty in fulfilling their mission to collect and preserve primary documentation related to all aspects of the Vietnam War Era, to include military, diplomatic, cultural, and social history.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, experience using PCs, scanners, and database software, work experience in a library, archive, or museum setting, interest in and/or knowledge of American history, military history, the Vietnam War era, Southeast Asia; strong organizational skills; strong oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build successful working relationships with a wide variety of individuals.
Salary and Benefits: Salary range is $10.29-$14.76/hour, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include health insurance, optional dental, life, and disability insurance; retirement plan; vacation, sick, and holiday leave; longevity pay.
Note: This is a one-year grant-funded position with the possibility of extension/renewal.
To Apply: Apply online at http://jobs.texastech.edu, requisition number 79576. TTU is an EEO/AA/ADA Employer. Special Instructions to Applicants: Please attach cover letter, resume or CV, and a list of three references with contact information when applying for this position. Review of applications will begin August 15 and continue until the position is filled.
Departmental Contact: Mary Saffell
For more information, please visit our website http://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/vietnamproject/employment/archival_specialist.htm
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