Cataloging/Metadata Internship
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Cataloging/Metadata Internship
Indiana University South Bend Libraries
Overview: IU South Bend Libraries provides a paid graduate internship for students currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS/MSI graduate program or for recent graduates of an ALA-accredited program. This internship offers a valuable learning opportunity to gain academic library experience.
Requirements:
- Work 18 hours/week for 15-16 weeks per semester
- Pay: $16.00/hour
Responsibilities of Interns/Assessment
- Produce quality work according to stated standards.
- Communicate effectively, reporting problems, questions, and work updates.
- Respond to emails in a timely manner.
- Be open to asking for help and feedback when needed.
- Complete a weekly journal reflecting on work learned and performed, noting what was learned, problems faced, and how those problems were resolved.
- Complete a journal documenting work and reflection during the internship, noting what was learned, problems faced, and how those problems were resolved.
- Provide a 15-minute presentation to library staff on highlights of the internship, which may include feedback.
- Attend All-Staff library meetings.
- Complete a project.
Learning Goals:
- Develop skills in copy and original cataloging and creating metadata.
- Demonstrate knowledge of standards (e.g., RDA, MARC 21, LCSH, LCCS, Dublin Core Metadata Elements).
- Follow projects from inception through completion with professionalism and attention to detail.
- Develop teamwork skills.
- Practice adaptability, flexibility, patience, and determination in achieving goals.
- Demonstrate suitable communication skills for the workplace.
- Develop an understanding of academic library work and practices.
Responsibilities of Supervisor:
- Assign, monitor, and evaluate tasks and projects.
- Provide guidance, regular feedback, and mentorship to the intern.
- Complete an end-of-semester evaluation with a recommendation for credit if applicable.