Internship possibilities for those of you who
might be interested in getting some experience:
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
The Office of the Secretary
Note: This is a volunteer or for-credit
internship.
Background: The U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission in Washington, DC is interested in an undergraduate
or graduate student for an internship in the Office of the Secretary. The
Office of the Secretary is made up of the Legal and Operations Branch,
The Branch of Library Services, and the Branch of Web Operations.
An internship opportunity is available
in the Office of the Secretary’s Branch of Library Services. The SEC's
Louis Loss Library provides a wide variety of electronic information services
in support of the information needs of Commission staff. Library services
include research and reference services, collection management, management
of the SEC's intranet site, acquisition of informational materials, password
support for electronic services, the SEC's Public Reference Room, and information
services training.
For more information, see http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/305402900
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Executive Office of the President
Summer Internships - 2012
Begin a challenging and exciting internship
with the Executive Office of the President (EOP) providing support to the
President of the United States. The EOP is comprised of The White House,
Executive Residence, Office of the Vice President, Office of the United
States Trade Representatives, Office of Science and Technology Policy,
Office of the National Drug Control Policy, Office of Management and Budget,
Office of Administration, National Security Staff, Council on Environmental
Quality, and Council of Economic Advisers. The EOP has responsibility for
tasks ranging from communicating the President's message to the American
people to promoting our trade interests abroad. To learn more about the
Office of Administration please visit http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/OA.
The Office of Administration is currently
seeking enthusiastic and dedicated students to serve as unpaid student
interns to assist in the performance of its mission of providing support
services for the President. OA views student interns as the future
of the Federal workforce. The Office of Administration Student Internship
Program provides the opportunity to gain valuable professional experience
and build leadership skills. Participants in the program will be
exposed to the Federal work environment and will learn about the mission
of the Office of Administration and its role and responsibility to the
Executive Office of the President. Internships are available in Library
Research: Updating directives archive;
scanning legal set for easier access to clients; and participating in library
inventory.
Summer 2012 internship positions are available within the Office of Administration
with an anticipated begin date of Monday,
May 21, 2012 and end date of Friday, August 17, 2012..
The intern positions lasts for a period of 89 days and interns are expected
to work at least 15-20 hours per week. Interns may be asked to work 40
hrs. per week.
**Notice: More than one selection will
be made within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate, if additional
vacancies occur.
For more information, requirements and
application info, see: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/304592800
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INTERNSHIPS AT THE NASHVILLE PUBLIC
LIBRARY
Nashville, Tennessee
The Nashville Public Library partners with
local colleges and universities to create challenging and interesting positions
for students throughout the library system. The College Outreach Program
at the Library offers unpaid internships and practicums to students across
all areas of study and works to place student interns in the best available
position to utilize their skills and interests, meet their academic requirements,
and create a valuable working experience.
Internships are short-term, intensive assignments,
structured to achieve a specific outcome. These internships can be pursued
for academic credit, in accordance with individual university policies,
or not-for-credit, as an experience-based enhancement to their studies
or personal goals. Interns will work closely with a mentor who will assist
the student, providing guidance and feedback, throughout the term of the
internship. Internships normally last from 10-15 weeks, with the student
performing at least 150 service hours (unless otherwise specified by university
guidelines).
Interning at the Nashville Public Library
offers students the opportunity to learn, network with professionals, and
attain personal goals while promoting the mission of the Library and contributing
to its continued success.
Application Process
All students interested in an internship with the Library must complete
an Internship Application, specifying the position of interest, any academic
requirements, and the reason for applying. Applications will undergo a
review process and students will be notified of their status.
For more information, please contact:
Ryan Darrow, Volunteer Coordinator
615 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37219
Phone: 615.862.5769
Email: <[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask]>
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The Library of Congress
The Smithsonian Institution
National Archives
The LOC, SI and NARA Presidential Libraries
regularly list internships and fellowships available. Some of these may
be paid internships.
For more information or to search for Library
of Congress opportunities, see http://www.loc.gov/hr/employment/index.php?action=cMain.showFellowships
For more information or to search for Smithsonian
Institution opportunities, see http://www.sil.si.edu/Galaxy.cfm?id=3.2
For more information or to seach for National
Archives, including Presidential Libraries opportunities, see http://www.archives.gov/careers/internships/libraries.html.
This link includes NARA facilities in DC Metro, as well as at the Presidential
Libraries and Regional Archives Centers around the country.
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Folger Shakespeare Library - Washington
DC
Internships
Internship Opportunities
Many divisions of the Folger have opportunities
for internships, both paid and unpaid, for undergraduate and graduate students
to learn about the daily operations of an independent research library
with a vigorous set of cultural and educational programs.
Internships are available with the following
divisions: Central Library, Development, Education, Public Programs, and
Research. Preference for Central Library internships is given to graduate
students pursuing a master’s degree in Library Science or Museum Studies.
For all other internships, preference is given to students pursuing academic
and professional goals in the arts and/or humanities. While the majority
of these internships are unpaid, this decision is left to each division’s
discretion.
Central Library internship projects
are available in the following areas: Acquisitions, Cataloging, Curatorial
support, Digital initiatives, Exhibitions, and Reader Services. Applicants
should specify their areas of interest so that applications can be forwarded
to the appropriate members of staff.
The Development Office is responsible
for raising unrestricted and restricted gift income in support of organizational
needs from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies.
The Folger Education Division offers
unpaid internships for students interested in Theatre Education, Education
Administration, and Shakespeare. Days and hours are flexible.
The Division of Public Programs
produces events for the general public, including theatre productions,
literary readings, concerts, and tours.
The Division of Research sponsors
seminars, conferences, and workshops involving the Renaissance period for
doctoral and postdoctoral level scholars, and produces Shakespeare Quarterly.
Potential interns, screened on an individual
basis, should send a résumé, cover letter, and a letter from their institution's
internship office stating the requirements for academic credit (if it is
to be requested). Letters of recommendation may be solicited after a preliminary
screening. Mail or fax internship inquiries to Folger Shakespeare Library
Attn: HR/Interns; or e-mail to [log in to unmask].
Folger Shakespeare Library
Attn: HR/Interns
201 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Fax Number: (202) 675-0315
Or e-mail to [log in to unmask]
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INDIANA STATE LIBRARY
The Indiana State Library has summer internships
available in its genealogy collections, the Indiana Room, in digitization,
in government documents, and in the Indiana Center for the Book. For
more information, see http://www.in.gov/library/intern.htm
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John Paul Myrick
Adjunct Professor
School of Library and Information Studies
College of Communication and Information
Sciences
The University of Alabama
Box 870252
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487
Tel: 256-255-8077
Email: [log in to unmask]
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Web: www.slis.ua.edu