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My best, Michelle Michelle Margolis, Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies, Columbia University Columbia University Libraries Ask A Librarian Internship - Seeking New York City-area Candidates for On-Site Project In addition to candidates for the remote projects described at the Ask A Librarian Internship page <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://library.columbia.edu/about/jobs-internships/Columbia_University_Libraries_Ask-A-Librarian_Internship.html__;!!KGKeukY!2TcfP7HbPCBv2-eFmwHXjKr-XuD7XJlkUg3vC5qYO9VXCbz61uvFbDdr33BC4FD6Lcqx3EvHvDRUpPIXn-Ob$ >, Columbia University Libraries are seeking one intern for an on-site project to be conducted in Fall 2023. This intern would travel to Columbia University’s Morningside Campus in Manhattan to inventory and process historical materials relating to Jewish communities in Italy, and the schedule would be arranged with their librarian supervisor. Please see the full announcement below for more information and application instructions. Thank you for your consideration, and for forwarding this opportunity to anyone who may be eligible and interested. Columbia University Libraries Ask A Librarian Internship Columbia University Libraries seeks applicants for the part-time Ask A Librarian Internship. The Ask A Librarian Internship provides currently-enrolled Library & Information Science students with hands-on experience in academic librarianship. Interns will receive training and support from a librarian supervisor in order to assist users through the Ask A Librarian chat reference service. Additionally, interns will work in collaboration with their supervisor to conduct a project, such as designing and delivering a workshop session, creating topical research guides, or processing special collections. Interns will be assigned to a project based on their interests, experience, and project availability. The Ask A Librarian Internship Program seeks to provide meaningful working experiences that relate to the goals and interests of the intern. BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Library & Information Science students are highly encouraged to apply. Availability Applications will be accepted from July 12th to July 30th, 2023. Applications received before or after this time will not be considered. Three positions will be available for Fall 2023. Interns are anticipated to start August 28th, 2023, with an expected end date of on or before December 22nd, 2023, for a period of approximately four months total. Additionally, we are recruiting for three positions for Spring 2024 at this time. Interns for this semester are anticipated to start January 8th, 2024, with an expected end date of on or before May 10th, 2024. Compensation $20-25/hour Schedule The schedule is an average time commitment of 10-12 hours per week, but varies week to week. It includes nine hours of chat reference staffing during evenings and/or weekends, and up to 3 hours of working on a project. Anticipated evening and weekend chat reference hours include Monday-Friday 5pm to 8pm, and Saturday or Sunday 12pm to 6pm (Eastern Time). Please note that there is some flexibility in scheduling, and interns are encouraged to swap chat reference shifts with one another as needed. Duties - Provide research assistance to users via chat reference - Refer users to appropriate Libraries departments or staff members - Successfully complete a project as directed by a librarian supervisor - Meet with supervisor once per week Projects For all potential projects, including remote projects, see the announcement on the Ask A Librarian Internship page <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://library.columbia.edu/about/jobs-internships/Columbia_University_Libraries_Ask-A-Librarian_Internship.html__;!!KGKeukY!2TcfP7HbPCBv2-eFmwHXjKr-XuD7XJlkUg3vC5qYO9VXCbz61uvFbDdr33BC4FD6Lcqx3EvHvDRUpPIXn-Ob$ >. For candidates who are able to travel to Columbia University at least once per week, we are also offering the following project below. In your application, please note which project(s) you are most interested in. 1. Italian Jewish Communal Broadsides. Availability: Fall 2023. The intern will inventory and process a significant addition to an existing collection of broadsides and pamphlets in Italian (majority) and Hebrew relating to various Jewish communities in Italy from the 16th-19th centuries. This project will provide the intern with hands-on experience processing historical materials, and must be conducted on site at Columbia University's Morningside Heights campus. Knowledge of Italian is required; knowledge of Hebrew is preferred but not required. Required Qualifications - Must be currently enrolled in a Master of Library Science (MLS) or equivalent program in the United States and be a U.S. resident - Demonstrated effective communication skills - Ability to work evenings and/or weekends Preferred Qualifications - Coursework or experience in reference/research services - Ability to evaluate, understand, refer, and respond to research questions - Strong commitment to service Applicant Instructions Applications will be accepted from July 12th to July 30th, 2023. Please submit a cover letter and resume to the Ask A Librarian Internship Coordinators at askalibrarianinterns...@library.columbia.edu by Sunday, July 30th at 11:59pm Eastern. Submit your cover letter and resume as a single document (preferably PDF), with the naming convention: Lastname_Firstname_Application.pdf Your cover letter should include: - How you meet the required qualifications for the internship - Which project(s) you are most interested in conducting - Any preferred qualifications as applicable - Which semester you wish to be considered for: Fall 2023, Spring 2024, or no preference. We expect to notify successful applicants in mid-August, and unsuccessful applicants in late August. For Questions or Additional Information Please contact the internship organizing team at askalibrarianinterns...@library.columbia.edu.
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