LIBRARY AND KNOWLEDGE SERVICES INTERNSHIP AT EDUCATION WEEK
Bethesda, MD
Editorial Projects in Education, publisher of Education Week newspaper, has an opening for an intern to work with the EPE news library and Knowledge Services department. This is 15-20 hours per week position and pays $12.00/hour. The internship will begin as soon as possible. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic not-for-profit organization and gain focused, supportive training and professional experience in the field of special and news librarianship. Working closely with the EPE library and knowledge services, the intern will participate in providing information services to support the reporting, research, and development activities of an energetic and dedicated staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide daily research and reference support for staff
Respond to reference requests from outside clients via email and telephone
Perform book and serial cataloging, check-in and light shelving of materials in the library
Respond to requests to reprint EPE content
Assist with creating digital publications to leverage existing content around specific education topics
Create and update web pages for both Knowledge Services and the library
Use web analytics software to understand reader behavior online
Conduct background research on potential funders
Provide research and data support for grant proposals and reporting
Other special projects as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
Background or interest in library science or education
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal)
EPE is conveniently located near the Bethesda Metro station. EPE is a non-profit publishing organization, dedicated to informing educators nationwide about pre-K through 12 education policy issues. We offer a congenial workplace in the heart of Bethesda, just outside of Washington, D.C., with free access to our on-site gym and a friendly atmosphere where you can grow professionally. EOE Please send letters of interest and resumes to: libraryinternship@epe.org
CNN DC News Fall 2010 Library Internship
Applications are due by August 27, 2010.
To apply please email resume, cov
er letter and available hours to carrie.port@cnn.com.
Please Note: Students @ Work Internships paid at minimum-wage and structured to last 10 to 12 weeks. Program dates are Sep 20th – Dec 12th. Course Credit is available. Resume and Cover Letter are required. Students should have a strong academic record (3.0 strongly preferred). STUDENTS MUST BE ENROLLED IN SCHOOL DURING THE TIME OF THIS INTERNSHIP. Students seeking college credit are strongly encouraged to apply.
Note to International Students: All international students will be required to provide documentation of proper visa paperwork prior to your arrival if accepted to the program.
Deadline to apply for Fall Internships is 8/27/2010. Due to the high volume of candidates for Turner’s Internship Program, interested students are encouraged to apply for openings as soon as possible, as these positions will be filled on an ongoing basis. Future semester Internship postings will be available after the current semester deadline.
CNN America Inc. is a division of the CNN News Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. This 24-hour news network is the world’s most trusted name in news today. CNN provides its audience with in-depth, live coverage and analysis of breaking news events from around the world. CNN also offers a full range of programs covering the latest in business, weather, sports, entertainment, health and science news, as well as topical, in-depth interviews.
Internship Description: The Library provides video and information research to support CNN's Washington, DC, Bureau. It functions as both a video archive and a research library.
The library internship will be filled with a student pursuing a Master of Library Science (MLS) degree. The internship will provide a great opportunity to learn various aspects of librarianship and television production in CNN's fast-paced library. In the CNN library internship, interns will:
Qualifications: In order to facilitate the learning experience, the following qualifications are preferred. Candidates should have an interest in variety of areas including news librarianship and research and should be an organized self-starter. Interns should have the ability to make decisions, and accept others decisions, and be able to work well with a team of librarians and fellow interns.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Digital Media, Consumer Products: (Typically offered in all three semesters) this is an UNPAID internship
Interested in learning about licensing and how consumer products are developed? Assist in product development of successful line of spoken-word CDs that utilize NPR content. You’ll listen to hours of interesting NPR content and help decide which pieces are included on the CDs. Also learn about licensing, rights clearance and help in production of master CD. Candidates studying marketing or library science preferred. Ideal candidate must be self-motivated, an independent worker and organized. Familiarity with Microsoft Word; Excel and Microsoft Office a plus.
Deadline: September 15, 2010
Contact:
Leslie Sanders
Product Manager
Consumer Products, NPR
Phone (202) 513-2033
Lsanders@npr.org
PAID NEWS LIBRARY INTERNSHIP AT EDUCATION WEEK
www.edweek.org, Bethesda, MD
Editorial Projects in Education, publisher of Education Week newspaper, has an opening for a news library intern to work in the EPE library. This is a position that involves 20-40 hours per week and pays $12.00/hour. The internship will begin as soon as possible.
This internship offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic not-for-profit organization and gain focused, supportive training and professional experience in the field of special and news librarianship. Working closely with the EPE librarians, the intern will participate in providing information services to support the activities of an energetic and dedicated staff of reporters, editors, and web and research professionals.
RESPONSIBLITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
EPE is conveniently located near the Bethesda Metro station.
EPE is a non-profit publishing organization, dedicated to informing educators nationwide about pre-K through 12 education policy issues. We offer a congenial workplace in the heart of Bethesda, just outside of Washington, D.C., with free access to our on-site gym and a friendly atmosphere where you can grow professionally. EOE
Please send letters of interest and resumes to: libraryinternship@epe.org
CNN DC News Summer 2010 Library Internship
Applications are due by April 14, 2010.
To apply go to http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/jobtools_us/index.html and apply for Job # 117068BR
AND
Email carrie.port@turner.com.
Summer 2010 Intern – Tape Library (DC)
Turner Broadcasting/CNN News Library
820 First Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20002
Please Note: Internships are UNPAID and structured to last approximately 12 weeks for a minimum of 21 hours/week (3 full days). Resume and cover letter are required for application. Please include days/hours of availability in your cover letter. Students should have a strong academic record. Note to International Students: All international students will be required to provide documentation of proper visa paperwork prior to arrival if accepted to the program. Only student visas J1 or F1 visas will be accepted.
Internship Description: The Library provides video and information research to support CNN's Washington DC Bureau. It functions as both a video archive and a research library.
The library internship will be filled with a student pursuing a Master of Library Science (MLS) degree. The internship will provide a great opportunity to learn various aspects of librarianship and television production in CNN's fast-paced library. In the CNN library internship, interns will:
* Learn how to complete information requests for library patrons through internet and database research.
* Learn how to complete video requests for library patrons by searching the library’s catalog.
* Create library records for archived tapes and appropriately index the records for future retrieval.
* Contribute ideas and compile content for the DC Bureau's Library intranet site.
* Develop an instructional classes for the bureau.
* Create research guides and pathfinders to market the library’s resources.
Qualifications: In order to facilitate the learning experience, the following qualifications are preferred. Candidates should have an interest in variety of areas including news librarianship and research and should be an organized self-starter. Interns should have the ability to make decisions, and accept others decisions, and be able to work well with a team of librarians and fellow interns.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers
CNN DC News Summer 2010 Library Internship
Applications are due by April 14, 2010.
To apply go to http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/jobtools_us/index.html and apply for Job # 117068BR
AND
Email carrie.port@turner.com.
Summer 2010 Intern – Tape Library (DC)
Turner Broadcasting/CNN News Library
820 First Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20002
Please Note: Internships are UNPAID and structured to last approximately 12 weeks for a minimum of 21 hours/week (3 full days). Resume and cover letter are required for application. Please include days/hours of availability in your cover letter. Students should have a strong academic record. Note to International Students: All international students will be required to provide documentation of proper visa paperwork prior to arrival if accepted to the program. Only student visas J1 or F1 visas will be accepted.
Internship Description: The Library provides video and information research to support CNN's Washington DC Bureau. It functions as both a video archive and a research library.
The library internship will be filled with a student pursuing a Master of Library Science (MLS) degree. The internship will provide a great opportunity to learn various aspects of librarianship and television production in CNN's fast-paced library. In the CNN library internship, interns will:
* Learn how to complete information requests for library patrons through internet and database research.
* Learn how to complete video requests for library patrons by searching the library’s catalog.
* Create library records for archived tapes and appropriately index the records for future retrieval.
* Contribute ideas and compile content for the DC Bureau's Library intranet site.
* Develop an instructional classes for the bureau.
* Create research guides and pathfinders to market the library’s resources.
Qualifications: In order to facilitate the learning experience, the following qualifications are preferred. Candidates should have an interest in variety of areas including news librarianship and research and should be an organized self-starter. Interns should have the ability to make decisions, and accept others decisions, and be able to work well with a team of librarians and fellow interns.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers
The NPR Library is accepting internship applications from library school students and recent grads for the Spring Semester 2009. Internships are UNPAID in the Spring, but academic credit may be arranged. To be considered for a Winter/Spring 2009 internship, applications must be received in NPR’s Human Resources Department by November, 15, 2008. The Winter/Spring internship semester begins in early January 2009. Notifications to selected interns will be made by early December 2008.
More details about the program and full application instructions may be found here: http://www.npr.org/about/jobs/intern/
Applications must include the formal application form and may be emailed or faxed to NPR’s Human Resources Department:
National Public Radio
Human Resources Department
635 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Fax - (202) 513-3047
internship@npr.org
Questions may be submitted to: internship@npr.org
Librarian Internships (Archivist, Broadcast, Music, Reference (Winter/Spring Internships are UNPAID):
- Archivist Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Please note: This internship is located at the University of Maryland campus, College Park, MD.
The Archive intern will perform indexing, cataloging and audio research of NPR cultural programming located at the University of Maryland. NPR seeks intern candidates who are interested in learning to index audio content, archive audio content, and assist with ongoing projects. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Candidates with demonstrated interest in archiving, audio resources and/or metadata will be given top consideration. One year of related work experience desired. Familiarity with Windows 2000, MS Office, SQL, Visual Basic and relational database management a plus. Candidates must be a library school student or recent graduate who is interested in a career in news libraries, sound cataloging, or audio archives.
- Broadcast Library Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
The NPR Broadcast Library supports the audio research needs of NPR's journalists, and maintains NPR's archive. Librarians perform deadline audio research for all NPR programs and divisions, and index program and other audio materials. The NPR Broadcast Library seeks intern candidates who are interested in learning to provide audio reference, index audio content, provide user education, and assist with ongoing projects. Interns participate in library meetings and other professional activities, and are able to work well independently. Candidates with demonstrated interest in audio resources and/or metadata will be given top consideration. Experience with online database searching is a plus. Candidates must be a library school student or recent graduate who is interested in a career in news libraries, sound cataloging, or audio archives.
- Music Library Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
NPR's use of music is a hallmark of its programming. The NPR Music Library provides production and reference services for NPR programs and staff and is involved with music use for NPR's daily broadcast shows, on-air promotion campaigns and special projects. After learning a database, interns will index music CDs into NPR's music collection. Opportunities to assist with music reference, database quality control and collection development will be available. Candidates should be computer literate, have knowledge and/or interest in music (any type), be detail oriented and available to work flexible hours. Candidate must be a library school student interested in a career in music libraries or sound cataloging.
- Music Archive Project Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
The Music Archive Project is a pilot program undertaken by the NPR Library to provide access to the raw audio archives of cultural programming since the 1970s, including shows like Anthem, Jazz Profiles, Making the Music, and Wade in the Water. Although this period in traditional libraries is not considered as historical, this audio material created by NPR has unique origin and cannot be found in any other library or archive. The bulk of these materials are raw recordings made by renowned musicians who were interviewed by NPR hosts. Most of them are deceased but their musical legacies linger now more than ever. Once these unique pieces are identified, this content will be repurposed and reproduced for the Web (npr.org/music).
NPR seeks an intern to catalog unique archival audio material on a variety of formats, including DAT, reel, cassette, and CD. Responsibilities include cataloging audio based on set standards, reformatting audio for use online, creating outlines of content, recommending material for use online, and rehousing paper materials. Candidates should be independent and willing to work alone, have experience with Microsoft Access or other database/cataloging software, and be familiar with appropriate handling of archival materials. Candidates with knowledge of audio formats and music (especially jazz and classical) will be given top priority. Candidates must be a library school student or recent graduate who is interested in a career in news libraries, sound cataloging, or audio archives.
- Reference Library Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
The NPR Reference Library is an integral, essential part of the news-gathering and editorial process. The librarians conduct ready and in-depth research, provide fact-checking and pronunciation guidance, and suggest experts and story ideas for NPR staff in a fast-paced deadline-based environment. The librarians use print and online resources, including commercial databases, a print collection, and intranet resources. The NPR Reference Library seeks intern candidates who are interested in learning more about providing reference services in a deadline-based environment. The Reference Library intern candidate must be a current or recent library school student, have prior reference experience, and have experience using LexisNexis and/or Factiva and other print and online resources. The intern candidate should be able to work independently and be adaptable to a changing work environment. The ideal candidate should have an interest in variety of areas including news, world events and popular culture.
Please note: Due to a large volume of applications received, we are unable to notify applicants who are not selected for internships.
To be considered for a Winter/Spring 2009 internship, applications must be received in NPR’s Human Resources Department by November, 15, 2008.
All information you need is here: http://www.npr.org/about/jobs/intern/
Last updated 03/18/11
Carolyn Edds
slandjobs@gmail.com