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Arizona State University

Arizona State University, Hayden Library (Tempe)

Various opportunities to work in an academic library.
Contact:  Jennifer Duvernay, 480-727-7636, jennifer.duvernay@asu.edu

Arizona State University, Noble Science & Engineering Library (Tempe)

Various opportunities to work in an academic library.
Contact:  Sheila Hofstetter, 480-965-7607, sheila.hofstetter@asu.edu

Arizona State University West Campus, Fletcher Library (Phoenix)

This will be an experience that can help the intern gain an understanding and appreciation of the roles, duties and responsibilities of a full-time professional academic librarian and can be used as a basis for making choices in relation to future jobs, areas of specialization, and/or further study. Potential projects or experiences include, but are not limited to:

Contact:  Peg McQuarrie, (602) 543-8515, peg.mcquarrie@asu.edu

DeVry University Library (Phoenix)

Small technical library supporting students and faculty, with many opportunities to learn and apply computer technology.

Contact: Lisa Hussey, lhussey@devry.edu

Grand Canyon University Library (Phoenix)

Opportunity to work in a new academic library.

Contact: Karen Jette, kjette@gcu.edu

Maricopa Community College District (Phoenix area)

Interns will be based at one of the ten Maricopa County Community Colleges and would be involved with librarians working on any one of a number of different projects.
Some examples of past projects include:

Contact each college library individually for available internships:
1) Chandler-Gilbert Community College Library -- 480.857.5137, 2626 E. Pecos Road, Chandler, AZ 85225
2) Estrella Mountain Community College Library -- 623.935.8091, 3000 North Dysart Road, Avondale, AZ 85323
3) Gateway Community College Library -- 602.286.8460, 108 North 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
4) Glendale Community College Library -- 623.845.3108, 6000 West Olive Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85302
5) Mesa Community College Library -- Zoe Luter, zluter@mail.mc.maricopa.edu 480.461.7694, 1833 West Southern Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85202
6) Paradise Valley Community College Library -- 602.787.7203, 18402 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032
7) Phoenix College Library -- 602.285.7748, 1202 West Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013
8) Rio Salado College Library -- 480.517.8273, 2323 West 14th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281
9) Scottsdale Community College Library -- 480.423.6653, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85256
10) South Mountain Community College Library -- 602.243.8139, 7050 South 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85042

Northern Arizona University Cline Library (Flagstaff)

The Cline Library invites applications for The Elizabeth M. and P.T. Reilly Internship. The preferred candidate will be a graduate student in information science working toward a career in a library, museum, or archives setting. The Cline Library wishes to develop both a physical and Web-based exhibit which will celebrate the life and living legacy of outspoken Southwest environmental activist, author, and folksinger Katie Lee. This summer's internship will offer the opportunity to gain practical experience in the following areas: research, exhibit planning, digital conversion, public speaking.

The Reilly intern will be expected to work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks, from June 2 through August 5, 2008. There is some flexibility in the work week schedule. The stipend is $3,000 (no benefits included) to be paid bi-weekly. On-campus housing will be available subject to availability. For more information, please consult NAU information on Summer & Workshop housing. The successful candidate must be willing to relocate to Flagstaff, Arizona, for ten weeks and underwrite his or her own food, lodging, and transportation to work as the Reilly Intern at NAU. Travel expenses to report to work in Flagstaff and return home at the end of the internship will be reimbursed up to $500.

Knowledge, skills, abilities required: ability to work as part of a team, strong oral and written communication skills, basic experience with Microsoft Office products, familiarity with library/archives research strategies, basic understanding of Web design.

Applications are due on February 15, 2008. Send a letter of application addressing your qualifications, a resume or vita, a copy of a current transcript (students) and names, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to Karen Underhill, NAU Cline Library, Box 6022, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6022, karen.underhill@nau.edu, 928-523-6502

Pima Community College (Tucson)

Pima Community College has five libraries. All of the libraries provide the full range of public services to students, faculty and staff. To inquire about the possibility of an internship at a particular location please contact the Director.
Desert Vista Campus
Tony Arroyo, Library Director, aarroyo@pima.edu, 520-206-5068
Downtown Campus
Kathy Curley, Library Director kcurley@pima.edu 520-206-7267
East Campus
Chuck Becker, Library Director, cbecker@pima.edu 520-206-7656
Northwest Campus
Ninfa Trejo, Library Director, ntrejo@pima.edu 520-206-2238
West Campus
Joe Labuda, Library Director  jlabuda@pima.edu 520-206-6821

University of Arizona, College of Law Library

An internship is available in Technical Services to catalog and process materials for the College of Law ephemera collection. The student intern will receive an introduction to basic cataloging procedures such as simple MARC tagging, authority control, etc. If time permits, tasks may expand to include processing of the College photograph collection.

Contact: Astrid Norvelle, Catalog Management Librarian, 520-626-9043, astrid.norvelle@law.arizona.edu

University of Arizona Libraries, Fine Arts Library

Internships available in the Fine Arts Library which includes the collections of music, architecture, and photography. For architecture and photography, contact Paula Wolfe, wolfep@u.library.arizona.edu, and for music, contact Bob Diaz, diazj@u.library.arizona.edu

University of Arizona Libraries, Main Library

Seeking a student to work on a project analyzing selected databases in history.  A student with a background in history would be most helpful.
Contact: Jennalyn Tellman, Librarian for Communication, History & Psychology
520-307-2780, tellmanj@u.library.arizona.edu

School

Corbett Elementary School (Tucson)

Internship: Work concertedly with the librarian to develop and disseminate school library survey of state practitioners AND develop collaborative, information literate curriculum based plans and uses of the library with site teachers.
Contact:  Kim Grimes, 520-512-3370, newengmutt@aol.com

Tucson Unified School District

The Tucson Unified School District has libraries throughout the system.  Students will be matched with a library that meets your interests and provides a stimulating and valuable internship experience.  A current opportunity exists in central cataloging.
Contact:  Susan Dabbs, Library Coordinator, susan.dabbs@tusd1.org, 520-991-9083

Public

Arizona State Library, Library Development Division (Phoenix)
Books for Arizona Libraries Program

The Library Development Division (LDD) provides support, consulting services, training and grant funding to local libraries throughout the state.  (See www.lib.az.us/extension/index.cfm).  LDD is seeking an intern to administer the Books for Arizona Libraries Program.  The program provides Arizona’s literacy groups and public libraries of all kinds (such as school, tribal, prison, rural) the opportunity to acquire quality, appropriate books from large library systems’ books sales at no cost. 
This position will provide the intern with the opportunity to oversee a statewide, grant-funded program, and to work with a wide range of stakeholders, representing all types of libraries throughout the state.  Responsibilities will include Administration (Website management, Policy review, Grant application process implementation, Liaison to libraries in need of books, Program evaluation, Mailing list development) and Marketing (Presentations/promotion of the program at meetings or conferences, Promotion using marketing materials, emails, and through personal contact with libraries and Friends organizations).
Requirements include:

The position pays $16 per hour and will average 8 hours per week.  Hours are flexible and will vary, depending on the timing needed to implement the position’s responsibilities. 
Please submit your application with resume and cover letter to Laura Stone, lstone@lib.az.us

Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records (Phoenix)

The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records actively encourages SIRLS internships. The Department is the state library agency and the statutorily designated manager of public records in Arizona (http://www.dlapr.lib.az.us/index.html). An internship will be focused in one of the divisions listed below. The intern will participate in the regular work of the division and do a special project related to that division. The intern will also be given an orientation to all the other divisions in the department. Travel in Arizona might be expected.
Contact: Richard Prouty, rprouty@lib.az.us
1) Archives - Experience in handling and processing a collection and creating a finding aid. Interns will also learn about government records appraisal, electronic records, preservation of archival materials, reference inquiries, and digitizing historical photographs and documents.
2) Braille & Talking Book Library - Assist in planning for the conversion to a digital format. Two studies are needed. One will analyze the recorded book collection to determine which existing titles are to be converted to the digital format. The other study will explore patron attitudes towards the change to digital-format playback equipment.
3) Carnegie Center - A variety of opportunities including Arizona Center for the Book, a program for creative aging.
4) Capitol Museum - Opportunities in the Museum include working with staff on exhibits, in collections to process objects, and with education to update visitor service publications.
5) Information Technology - Seeking students with some web and HTML experience to assist in the organization of web services to the public and Arizona libraries. Responsibilities would include organization, design, and some HTML coding.
6) Law & Research Library - Works with interns to provide a look at the diversity of disciplines covered by our agency and collections in our library.
Projects include describing resources through pathfinders to subject materials; learning to identify/catalog collections; planning use of space and creating maps for current collections; creating user guides and customer surveys.
7) Library Development Division - Opportunities to work on special projects usually involving public library improvement through training and consultation.

Chandler Public Library

Opportunity to work in a youth department of a large public library.

Contact: Phyllis Saunders, Phyllis.Saunders@chandleraz.gov

Glendale Public Library

Do you like teenagers?  Do you like babies?  Do you like all the ages in between? Glendale Public Library is the place for you! The Youth Department at Glendale Public Library offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with children of all ages in a progressive, customer service-oriented environment. Youth Department interns participate in variety of activities, including assisting at the youth services reference desk, planning and producing library programming, collection development and maintenance. Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends are available, as well as the opportunity to develop, plan and produce original programming.

Contact: Merideth Jenson-Benjamin, Youth Services Librarian, 623-930-3537, mjenson-benjamin@glendaleaz.com

Pima County Public Library (Tucson)

Internships are available at branch libraries, administration, Collection Services and Technical Services and the Main Library. Internships are tailored to the student’s academic needs and can be a combination of practical work and project based experiences. The Pima County Public Library serves all of Tucson and Pima County, both urban and rural areas and provides services for all ages. To learn more about the PCPL and its services and locations visit our website at www.library.pima.gov.
Contact: Jere Voigt, Library Administrator, 520-791-4391, jere.voigt@pima.gov

PCPL, The Learning Garden Project @ Martha Cooper Branch Library (Tucson)

The Pima County Public Library is offering an internship opportunity to establish and maintain partnerships to create a demonstration garden, The Learning Garden at Martha Cooper Branch Library. Liaison with Midtown, the Garden District Neighborhood Association and other community residents to plan, develop and organize volunteers for this project-oriented internship. Identify and write grant proposals to fund the garden project and facilitate continued work on any previous grant awards and build partnerships with community organizations. 
Contact: Jere Voigt, Administrator, 791-4391  Jere.Voigt@pima.gov

Scottsdale Public Library, Civic Center Library

Opportunity to work in an urban public library in many areas, including the Youth Services Department.
Contacts:  General interest: Shelley Grebles, sgrebles@ci.scottsdale.az.us

Youth Services: Kate DeLaPointe, kdelapointe@scottsdaleaz.gov

Tempe Public Library

Opportunity to work in this urban public library.
Contact:  Cheryl Fox, cheryl_fox@tempe.gov or Anna-Marie O’Brien, annamarie_obrien@tempe.gov

Special

Arid Lands Information Center (Tucson)

The mission of the Arid Lands Information Center (ALIC) is to utilize the most cost-effective and universal means to provide access to information on the nature, development, and management of the world's arid and semi-arid regions.
One intern per semester will be given the opportunity to learn about web development, cataloging, library management.  Internship projects may include:

Contact:   Carla Casler, Project Librarian, University of Arizona Office of Lands Studies, 1955 E. 6th Street, Tucson, AZ 85719, (520) 621-8571, ccasler@ag.arizona.edu

Arizona Dept. of Transportation Library (Phoenix)

Contact: Dale Steele, dsteele@azdot.gov

Arizona Health Sciences Library (Tucson)

The Arizona Health Sciences Library is seeking SIRLS interns for all semesters.  We have many web-based electronic resources for Arizona residents and our interns work with us to create these resources. If you are looking for an internship where you can make a difference in the lives and health of Arizona residents, give contact us.  
Contacts:  Sandy Kramer 520-626-6438, skramer@ahsl.arizona.edu

Arizona Health Sciences Library, University of Arizona’s College of Medicine Campus (Phoenix)

We are looking for a student who will work on our Arizona Go Local project. As a larger project of the National Library of Medicine’s MedlinePlus, Arizona Go Local provides information to the public, linking them to health-oriented services and resources throughout the state. The database offers access to contact information, web sites and descriptions for services that include hospitals, clinics, elder care, wellness, support groups and a wide range of other health topics.
As part of our AZ Go Local project team, our intern will help update and identify health services throughout Arizona’s 15 counties for inclusion into the web site. Responsibilities will include selecting, evaluating and recording new services into the database, editing services already listed, researching the Web and other materials to identify potential service sites and communicating with the AZ Go Local staff and committee members.
We will work with establishing hours and may be able to be flexible with the location in which the work will be done.  To learn more, you can also visit our Web site at http://www.azgolocal.com
Contact:  Maggie Puzauskas at 602-827-2060, maggiep@email.arizona.edu

Arizona Historical Foundation (Tempe)

Established in 1959, the Arizona Historical Foundation is a private, non-profit repository of historical documents and primary sources materials.  We are housed in the Hayden Library at Arizona State University.  Several internship positions are available; an introductory archives course is a preferred qualification.

To apply, email a resume, a brief summary of SIRLS coursework, along with an overview of your interest in archives.
Contact:  Susan Irwin, Assistant Director, susan.irwin@ahfweb.org, or Linda Whitaker, Archivist, linda.whitaker@ahfweb.org

Arizona Historical Society Museum (Tucson)

Archival work in creating finding aids, preserving and digitizing materials, and cataloging.
Contact:  Chrystal Carpenter-Burke, Archivist, (520) 628-5774, ext 145, cburke@azhs.gov

Arizona State Museum Library (Tucson)

The Arizona State Museum Library (ASML) is a non-circulating research facility specializing in the archaeology and anthropology of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Because the library's collection development policy supports the mission of the Museum, the collections are particularly rich in resources on southwestern indigenous cultures. Please see our web site at http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/ and follow the links to the library.
Interns are needed to assist in the following areas: cataloging, scanning/digitizing specific collections, assisting in an inventory, re-housing collections, and sorting, numbering, and
filing archaeological repository documents.

Contact:  Mary Graham, megraham@email.arizona.edu, 520.621.4695

Asian Institute for Medical Studies (Tucson)

Internships are available for cataloging and processing a small library of books in the areas of acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, anatomy, physiology and general and complementary medicine, http://www.asianinstitute.edu/  Duties include creating catalog records using MARC, Library of Congress classification and LC subject headings; importing catalog records into online catalog hosted at library.com; processing books with printed labels and book pockets. Most of the cataloging will be copy cataloging, but given the subject, there will be some original cataloging as well. The intern may arrange to work at the school during open hours or from home. 
Contact: Joan Schlimgen, Arizona Health Sciences Library, University of Arizona, 520-626-6140, joan@ahsl.arizona.edu

Center for Creative Photography (Tucson)

The Imaging Department at the Center for Creative Photography offers an internship each semester in collection digitization. Students who are accepted as interns are exposed to a professional, dynamic museum environment. They are trained to use state of the art equipment and assist CCP staff with the production of images for preservation, access to collections and various internal projects. University students may apply for a total of nine hours per week for the semester.
The following outline provides an overview of the training:
1) Museum standards for handling of photographs in the collection
2) Training for skill and proficiency in operating imaging equipment
3) Introduction to Adobe Photoshop and scanning software
4) Understanding use of Center for Creative Photography collection database, and overview of digital assets management practices
For more information about the Center for Creative Photography, its archives and collections, please visit our website at http://www.creativephotography.org/.
Contact:   Dianne Nilsen, Head of Digital Initiatives and Imaging, 520-307-2829, dnilsen@ccp.library.arizona.edu

The Haven (Tucson)

The Haven is a treatment center for women recovering from substance abuse.  We believe getting an education is only part of the process to a successful information career.  We understand that as an individual new to the information field, you need to have a chance to work some place that will help you make use of all the knowledge you are acquiring.  The Haven has developed intern positions in web site development, library technician, and computer lab to help benefit you while assisting The Haven. 
Contact:  Margaret Higgins, Executive Director, 520-623-4590, MargaretHiggins@thehaventucson.org

IBM Tucson Site Library

The intern may choose to focus on one of a variety of field-based problems: Delivery of library services to the employee desktop; establishing the value of the library to the corporation using metrics and measurements; Integration of diverse information systems for efficient delivery of services in a corporate environment.

Opportunities for experience in providing service to library patrons, either in the library or via phone or e-mail. Includes services, searching online, securing information via document delivery or interlibrary loan, and instructing patrons in the use of the library and online information systems; maintaining control files and databases, including processing circulation transactions, shelving books, checking in serials, and updating web pages.

Qualifications: A service attitude and willingness to go the extra mile in finding information. Strong online searching skills, familiarity with library systems, and knowledge of electronic databases. Familiarity with LC classification system and ALA filing rules.
Location: University of Arizona Science and Technology Park, 9000 S. Rita Road. The intern must meet IBM security requirements. Note: This internship will not lead to a job.
Contact: Catherine Dimenstein, librarian@us.ibm.com,  520-799-2859

Library Grants and Funding Development (Tucson)

Exposure to grants development and funding sources for libraries by interning with the University of Arizona Libraries’ Grants & Revenue Manager.

Contact: Bess deFarber, defarberb@u.library.arizona.edu, 520-307-2833

Luke Air Force Base Library (Phoenix area)

The Base Library supports the mission support, educational and quality of life needs for over 6,000 military and civilian workers and the families of the military assigned there. This internship position will involve the running of the six-week Summer Reading Program, plus once a week Babytime and Toddler Time sessions. Depending on hours worked, there may be some time to assist customers in general reference assistance.
Contact: Katherine (Katie) Gillen, Luke AFB Library Director, katie.gillen@luke.af.mil, 623-856-6301

Maricopa Integrated Health System, Health Sciences Library (Phoenix)

A new Family Learning Center provides services to patients and families. It was created and supported by the Health Sciences Library.

Contact: Rebecca Birr, rebecca.birr@hcs.maricopa.gov

Mesa Commemorative Air Museum

The Mesa Commemorative Air Museum is embarking on two projects that may provide internship possibilities. One project is digitizing and cataloging the WWII photography collection. The intern would be working with engineers and historians using museum equipment. The other project is with the Library of Congress Veteran's Oral History project sponsored by the Museum.  The intern would work with a professional cameraman and historians using museum equipment.  The Museum is located at 2017 N. Greenfield Rd, Mesa AZ 85215.
Contact: Rita Erickson, Archivist, rperickson2001@yahoo.com, 480-474-2318

Miners’ Story Project, UA Flandrau Science Center, Tucson

Intern in a newly established oral history archive, the Miners’ Story Project, http://www.minersstory.org/ Work includes creating metadata and tags for collections; assisting with the development of a cataloging system; editing digital archives in preparation for public access.

Contact: Shipherd Reed, shipherd@email.arizona.edu

Phoenix Art Museum

The Phoenix Art Museum is pleased to announce its summer 2008 internships! Positions are available in a variety of fields and for all majors. Summer interns work approximately 20 hours per week for a total of at least 160 hours. In addition to their departmental duties, all summer interns attend weekly information sessions that introduce each Museum department. These sessions help interns gain insight into the variety of museum professions as well as develop
interviewing and networking skills.
A list of summer openings, as well as internship guidelines and application, are available at http://www.phxart.org/ The application deadline for summer internships is March 1, 2008.
Contact:  Sandra Wiles, sandra.wiles@phxart.org

Phoenix Indian Medical Center

Opportunity to work in the Indian Health Service medical center library, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Contact:  Jean Roehrs, jean.roehrs@ihs.gov

Postal History Foundation Library (Tucson)

The Postal History Foundation is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to preserving a documented heritage of postage stamps and postal history.  It is a unique repository for literature and archival materials related to philately.  We are seeking motivated students for internship positions throughout the year.  Experience in areas such as philatelic library information sources, research and reference services, new acquisitions processing, journal and serial management, library tours.  There is also an excellent opportunity to initiate new projects such as website design, grant writing, catalog system design, marketing library resources.  Additional information about the Foundation is available at www.postalhistoryfoundation.org
Contact:  Kelly at phf3@mindspring.com, 520-623-6652.

Research/Publication in the History and Culture of the Latino Community in the U.S. (Tucson)

Perform research, writing, editing, data/information collection and organization for a local author of the Latino experience in the United States. Help collect information, research and recommend ideas and directions, report findings to author, communicate with author network, edit work for publication. Write about and discuss your impression, feelings and thoughts about your experiences “behind the scenes” with a professional writer. Write a 10-page paper including any or all of the following: 1) observations based on research performed during the internship, 2) a translation required as part of internship service, and/or 3) an overview of your experiences, describing the networks, resources and methods you have discovered during the course of the internship.

Preparation/Qualifications: Read works by the author before beginning the internship, http://www.tommillerbooks.com. Be familiar with library research – both online and hard document/special collection searches. Possess solid writing skills. Spanish/English competency will allow broader experiences for the intern.

Contact: Tom Miller, tlmolinero@msn.com

Southern Arizona Transportation Museum (Tucson)

Intern to coordinate team effort to catalog medium-sized collection of railroad-related objects.
Basic duties: Measuring, basic photographing, condition evaluation, basic cleaning, numbering and placement of object in archival box and placement of box on shelving unit. The location is 414 N. Toole Ave., Tucson (north of Congress St. and 5th Ave.).

Contact: Laura Caywood Barker, 520-623-2223, satmdirector@yahoo.com, www.TucsonHistoricDepot.org                                                                                                

Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center Outreach, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona (Tucson)

Interns will be based at the College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, in Tucson and will be involved with librarians and other outreach staff working on any one of a number of different projects.

Some examples of past projects include:

* Web design and pathfinder resource development

* Virtual reference regarding environmental health

* Collection assessment, cataloging, and development

* Co-teach library instruction sessions in high schools

* Environmental Health Literacy development projects

Contact: Marti Lindsey, 520-626-3692, lindsey@pharmacy.arizona.edu

Tucson Children’s Museum

Create a web-based inventory management tool and a shop storage system which catalogs and further organizes the Tucson Children’s Museum’s shop materials, activities supplies, exhibit supplies and exhibit collections.  Qualifications:  experience working independently on an internship project from start to finish; experience organizing multiple small projects at the same time; experience working with your hands and a willingness to do manual labor as part of the organizing process.  Pros:  Get to work for an organization that is very interesting in its mission and its collections, exhibits, and activities.  Cons:  The basement storage area is musty and you will be working alone most of the time.  The student is responsible for finding a supervising librarian to approve and oversee the project. 
Contact:  Tad Beckwith, Director of Exhibits and Programs, 520-792-9985, ext 114 or tbeckwith@tucsonchildrensmuseum.org

Tucson Museum of Art 

Learn how to operate a small special library.  Projects include

Contact:  Jill Provan, 520-624-2333, ext. 122, Monday through Wednesday or by e-mail at jprovan@tucsonarts.com

University of Arizona, Center of English as a Second Language (Tucson)

Opportunity to work in a small special library on campus.
Contact:  Robert Cote, rcote@email.arizona.edu

University of Arizona, School of Dance (Tucson)

Involvement of cataloging and organizing video tapes, programs, scores, and other miscellaneous materials related to dance.  An interest in special collections or archives is a plus.  

Contact:  Laura Donnelly, laurad1@email.arizona.edu

Western Archeological & Conservation Center (Tucson)

This Center for the National Park Service is an archive that contains both institutional records and historical documents for over 65 park service units of the Pacific West and Intermountain regions. The selected intern would participate in full spectrum of archival management.

Contact: Lynn Mitchell, Lynn_Mitchell@nps.gov, 520-791-6404

Outside Arizona

Laboratory of Anthropology Library (Santa Fe, NM)

The Laboratory of Anthropology Library is a unique research library housing special collections dedicated to the study of Native cultures, as well as anthropological and archaeological research of the Southwest. Intern projects available include cataloging (copy and original) of books, periodicals, pamphlets, and videos; preservation and conservation; processing donations and newly acquired materials; assisting with book sale; shifting/weeding collection; and special events/projects.

Qualifications: Current graduate library science student, completion of cataloging course, familiarity with AACR2 and MARC/OCLC. Knowledge of InMagic, Dewey Decimal, and LOC classification helpful. Will need superhuman patience to tolerate slow computers. Attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in 3-4 hour shifts, commit to 10-12 hours per week, and periodically move and/or carry 25lbs. $500 stipend upon satisfactory completion.

Contact: Please email letter of interest and resume to Michelle Garcia, Librarian, 505-476-1264, michelle.garcia@state.nm.us

McFaddin-Ward House (Beaumont, TX)

Summer internship opportunity at an AAM-accredited museum. The museum encompasses three city blocks and includes a state of the art Visitor Center, the McFaddin-Ward House, an office
building and a Collections and Education building. The intern will be exposed to projects and duties in all areas of a historic house museum. The intern will spend a certain amount of time in Collections, Education and Archives. The focus of the internship will be a specific project chosen by the intern in either interpretation or collections management. Duties may include collections management, research, object photography, cataloguing photographs, and organizing and cataloguing museum archives.
Qualifications:  Must have a strong interest in working with collections or interpretation. Candidates must be capable of precise and detail-oriented work. A background in museum studies, history, art history or education is preferred.

Employment Period: 10 weeks up to 35 hours per week. Flexible dates between May and August. This internship is unpaid.

How to apply:  Please fax, email or mail your resume with 3 professional or academic references to the address listed below by March 15, 2008. If you have additional questions, please contact: Ware Petznick, Ph.D., Curator of Collections, wpetznick@mcfaddin-ward.org, 409-832-1906

National Museum of American History, Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention & Innovation (Washington, DC)

Archival internship positions available for 10 weeks, full-time for the summer. The internship stipend is $4,000 plus a travel allowance. Housing and benefits are not provided. The internship will provide hands-on experience with archival collections. Application information is available at http://invention.smithsonian.org/downloads/archives_intern_faq.aspx All materials must be postmarked by March 3, 2008.

Contact: Alison Oswald, Archivist, oswalda@si.edu, 202-633-3726, www.si.edu/lemelson/lemelson/internships.html

National Park Service (Homestead, FL)

Museum Technician Internships for 10 weeks/400 hours with a stipend of $12.00/hour. Start date is flexible depending on student availability and course schedule. Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Interns will work at the South Florida Collections Management Center (SFCMC) which manages the 5.1 million objects, specimens and archival documents from Big Cypress National Preserve, Biscayne National Park, De Soto National Memorial, Dry Tortugas National Park, and Everglades National Park. Working with the Museum Curator, interns will accession and catalog museum objects, specimens and archival collections to National Park Service (NPS) standards. Interns will conduct routine preventive conservation including rehousing collections, environmental monitoring, museum housekeeping, and Integrated Pest Management. Applicants must possess education in museum studies. A valid driver’s license is required for this position. Applicants must be enrolled students and US citizenship is required.

Application Procedures: Submit a current resume with the phone numbers and/or e-mail addresses of references, copy of college transcripts, and an application letter that details the applicant’s professional goals and reasons for applying to this particular internship.

Contact: Nancy Russell, Nancy_Russell@nps.gov, fax 305-242-7836

South Florida Collections Management Center, Everglades National Park, 40001 S. R. 9336, Homestead, FL 33034

Office of the State Engineer Library (Santa Fe, NM)

If you are interested in working in a special library, this might be the internship for you. The OSE Library is a research facility with a wide variety of materials related to the history, science, management and use of New Mexico’s water resources. Our primary users are employees of the Office of the State Engineer but the public uses the library as well. Internship opportunities exist in areas of cataloging, preservation, digitization, creating finding aids, reference services, grants research and writing. This is a good opportunity for students living in the Santa Fe area to get practical experience close to home.

Contact OSE Librarian, Polly McCord, 505/827-6158, polly.mccord@state.nm.us

Yale University, Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library (New Haven, CT)

Yale University’s Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library welcomes applications from current graduate students in library science, information studies, preservation, archives or a related program for its newly constituted internship program. The program has been designed to provide practical experience to current graduate students interested in pursuing a career in technical services in a special collections setting. The Beinecke Library, one of the world's largest buildings devoted entirely to rare books and manuscripts, is Yale's principal repository for literary archives, early manuscripts, and rare books as well as strong collections of historical materials. Interns will work in an area of their specific interest and have the opportunity to learn more about how special collection libraries and major research libraries are organized and function. Interns will undertake and complete a project based on their interests, skills and the needs of the Library.

The Beinecke Library has four internships available for the summer of 2008, and is looking to host an intern in each of the following areas: archival and manuscript processing, cigital library and metadata development, preservation, rare book cataloging and acquisitions

Eligibility and requirements

- Applicants must be current graduate students in good standing in a library science, information studies, preservation, archives or related program
- Applicants must have completed at least three courses before the start date of their internship
- Applicants must commit to 10 consecutive weeks of employment between June 1st and August 31st, 2008
- At the end of the internship, interns will be required to submit a final report describing their experiences or participate in an exit interview
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
- Successful applicants will need to pass a security background check

- Interns will receive a stipend of $7,500 to be used for housing, travel and other expenses. The stipend will be divided into three payments: one upon starting, the second halfway through and the third upon completion of the internship.

The Library strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented communities to apply.

Applicants should submit the items below by Feb. 29, 2008, with a decision made in the beginning of April.
- Cover letter indicating internship area preference, as described below
- Current resume
- Three letters of reference and contact information, including one from your current institution
- List of completed classes (unofficial transcripts accepted)

Send these to: Diane Y. Turner, Associate University Librarian for Human Resources, Staff Training & Community Development, P.O. Box 208240, New Haven, CT 06520-8240
fax: (203) 432-1806
email: hrlibrary@yale.edu,:

International

The UA office that provides information on international internships is the Department of Interdisciplinary/International Studies, http://www.ids.honors.arizona.edu/employment.htm

Updated 1/08