National Library of Medicine internships

Subject: position(s): National Library of Medicine recruiting for multiple positions; Bethesda, MD The National Library of Medicine (NLM), located on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus, in Bethesda, Maryland is recruiting recent library science graduates for paid internships to fill entry level librarian or information science positions. The positions offer a unique opportunity to work at the world’s largest biomedical library, with a mission of acquiring, organizing, and disseminating the biomedical knowledge for the benefit of the public’s health. Positions are available in: Health Services Research, Public Health and Health Information Technology · Engage with the public health and health services research communities in order to create and manage health information resources that serve their needs · Support development of knowledge and information resources to promote interoperable exchange of data and information using standardized vocabularies and codesets, standardized survey tools and assessment instruments, and common data elements and measures Technical Services · Assist with acquisition of materials for the NLM collection and management of licensed electronic resources · Apply medical subject headings and supplemental metadata to citations from specialized scientific and technical materials Preservation; Digital Preservation; Rare Book Cataloging · Provide proper management, preservation and care of historical and non-historical collections, including monographs, serials, archives, manuscripts, oral histories, prints, photographs, posters, ephemera, motion pictures, video recordings, sound recordings, and other materials · Participate in digital technology, digital imaging and preservation of analog and digital formats · Cataloging of rare books in the NLM’s History of Medicine Division Consumer Health · Organize consumer health information about diseases, conditions, and wellness, in both English and Spanish through MedlinePlus, the NLM consumer health web site Web Site Development and Social Media · Support site development, or new responsive web design for MedlinePlus · Contribute to social media initiatives of NLM Data and Literature Management · Design qualitative and quantitative assessments of tools and processes used in the indexing of biomedical literature · Provide technical and research support for automated (machine-assisted) indexing initiatives involving biomedical literature · Assist with data content review and editing of bibliographic citations, including HTML or XML tagging and metadata application, to ensure data quality and consistency · Test and evaluate NLM search systems, including the content in the systems and the interfaces used to access the systems. Communication & Outreach · Research and write articles for internal and external publications · Assist with tours, digital signage and other outreach activities · Assist in developing social media strategies and content Pay: GS-9 level with a pay rate of $52,146 Benefits: health insurance, and other benefits Eligibility: Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; must have graduated on or after 12/27/10 Apply through USAJobs at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/360145900 NLM is participating in the NIH Pathways Recent Graduates Program. NLM and NIH are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects diversity. NLM hires, promotes, trains, and provides career development based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity), parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or political affiliation. Questions: Kathel Dunn Associate Fellowship Coordinator National Library of Medicine Kathel.dunn@nih.gov 301.435.4083

Award - Arline Custer Memorial Award

Arline Custer Memorial Award

given by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC)

DEADLINE:  July 31, 2013

Arline Custer Memorial Award

Presented by the MARAC Arline Custer Memorial Award Committee, this award
honors

the memory of Arline Custer (1909-1975), MARAC member and editor of the
National

Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections.

Eligibility

The Arline Custer Memorial Award recognizes the best books and articles
written

or compiled by individuals and institutions in the MARAC region – the
District of

Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia
and

West Virginia.

Works under consideration include, but are not limited to, monographs,
popular

narratives, reference works and exhibition catalogs using archival sources.

Individuals or institutions may submit up to two works published between
July 2012 and

June 2013.

Evaluation

Works must be relevant to the general public as well as the archival
community. They

also should be original and well-researched using available sources. In
addition, they

should be clearly presented, well-written and organized. Visual materials,
if used, should

be appropriate to the text.

Preference will be given to works by archivists.

Award

Up to two awards may be given, with a maximum value of $200.00 for books and

$100.00 for articles. The 2013 awards will be announced at the Fall 2011
Conference in

Philadelphia, PA.

How to submit an entry

Please send two copies of each submission with a letter of nomination to
the Chair of the

Arline Custer Memorial Award Committee:

Molly Tighe

Arline Custer Award

Mattress Factory Museum

500 Sampsonia Way

Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Email: molly@mattress.org

Entries must be received by July 31, 2013

For additional information about this award and a list of previous award
winners, see the Arline Custer Memorial Award site:

http://www.marac.info/arline-custer-memorial-award

Internships - Glenstone Library

Glenstone Library Collections Intern

The position of Library Collections Intern reports to the Assistant Librarian. The Glenstone Library is preparing to implement a new integrated library system (ILS) for its collection. In preparation for this implementation, Library and Archives staff have been conducting an extensive inventory of all library materials and have completed approximately one third of the inventory thus far.

The Library Intern will assist the Assistant Librarian in completing the inventory of current library holdings. The project will involve cataloging and assigning or updating correct locations to the materials in the library, which include artist monographs, catalogues raisonnés, exhibition catalogues, rare books, periodicals, and theory books on the subjects of art, architecture, and landscape.

This is a part-time, 3 days (24 hours) per week internship to be completed during the summer months and during regular business hours. Work must be completed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but there is some flexibility in determining the remainder of the intern’s weekly schedule.

Major Responsibilities:
-Assist in the shifting and relocation of library materials prior to the inventory
-Identify and create catalog records for library materials using the provided software technology
-Perform book processing and light book mending as necessary
-Assist in retrieving library materials from the stacks in response to reference requests from museum staff
-Shelve new library materials as needed
-Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
-MLS graduate student in library, archives, and/or information science
-Coursework in descriptive cataloging, bibliographic control, classification, and information organization
-Proficiency with PC, Apple computers, and Microsoft Office tools
-Proficiency with common database management systems such as FileMaker Pro and Microsoft Access, as well as library, archive, and museum database systems
-Basic knowledge of professional museum metadata standards such as MARC, RDA, AACR2, and with thesauri such as the Getty vocabularies and Library of Congress authorities
-Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds

Additional Selection Criteria:
-Paraprofessional experience in libraries or archives
-Paraprofessional experience in a special collections, museum or non-for-profit cultural organization
-Interest in art and art history and/or undergraduate degree in art history or related field
-Excellent organizational and analytical skills
-Accuracy and attention to detail
-Effective verbal and written skills
-Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
-Ability to take direction and to work independently

Compensation:
$15.00/hour stipend, minus any required withholdings, to be paid pursuant to Glenstone’s regular payroll process, which currently is bi-monthly.

To Apply:
Send a cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 professional references (including full contact information and email addresses) to Tessa Brawley, Assistant Librarian, at tessa.brawley@glenstone.org.

Application Deadline: June 16, 2013

Applicants must provide their own transportation. Parking is provided.

Glenstone is an equal opportunity employer

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Glenstone Archives Project Intern

The position of Archives Project Intern reportsto the Assistant Archivist.The Archives Project Intern will assist in fully processing of a personal collection. The project will involve fully processing the collection according to the recommendations made in the processing plan. Specific project goals include: organizing the collection into a coherent hierarchical scheme, removing images from frames, re-housing and labeling the collection using format-appropriate archival materials, performing basic conservation where necessary, and authoring a DACS compliant finding aid, and create index terms and final box list. This position may include the assignment of other duties, as necessary.

This is a part-time, 2 days (16 hours) per week internship to be completed during the summer months and during regular business hours. There is some flexibility in determining the intern’s weekly schedule.

Major Responsibilities:
-Fully process the collection
-Following the approved processing plan, organize the collection into a coherent hierarchical scheme
-Re-house and label the collection using format-appropriate archival materials
-Perform basic conservation where necessary
-Research biographical and historical information
-Apply DACS standards in authoring a finding aid; create index terms and final box list
-Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
-MLS graduate student in library, archives, and/or information science
-Coursework in archival principles and practices, archives access techniques, information organization, and archival appraisal of records
-Proficiency with PC, Apple computers, and Microsoft Office tools
-Proficiency with common database management systems such as FileMaker Pro and Microsoft Access, as well as library, archive, and museum database systems
-Basic knowledge of professional museum metadata standards such as EAD, DACS, MARC, RDA, AACR2, and with thesauri such as the Getty vocabularies and Library of -Congress authorities
-Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds

Additional Selection Criteria:
-Paraprofessional experience in archives or special collections libraries
-Paraprofessional experience in a special collections, museum or non-for-profit cultural organization
-Interest in art and art history and/or undergraduate degree in art history or related field
-Excellent organizational and analytical skills
-Accuracy and attention to detail
-Effective verbal and written skills
-Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
-Ability to take direction and to work independently

Compensation:
$15.00/hour stipend, minus any required withholdings, to be paid pursuant to Glenstone’s regular payroll process, which currently is bi-monthly.

To Apply:
Send a cover letter, resume, unofficial graduate transcripts, and a list of 3 professional references (including full contact information and email addresses) to Rebecca Bruner, Assistant Archivist, at rebecca.bruner@glenstone.org

Application Deadline: June 16, 2013

Applicants must provide their own transportation. Parking is provided.

Glenstone is an equal opportunity employer
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Workshop - bookbinding structures

 

Department of Conservation and Preservation, Sheridan Libraries and Museums at Johns Hopkins University is pleased to host two very interesting workshops and lectures on bookbinding structures.

Digital Documentation Principles for Bookbinding History, Athanasios Velios, June 3-7, 2013

Eastern Mediterranean Bookbinding Structures, George Boudalis, June 10-14, 2013.

For more information about the workshop description and registration, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/16RKQgK

Newseum Summer Archival Internship

Newseum Summer Archival Internship - Laurel, MD
Are you looking for an exciting internship that will provide you with the skills necessary to help you obtain full-time archival employment? If so, the Newseum's Summer Archival Internship is for you!
The Newseum, a revolutionary 250,000-square-foot museum of news, offers visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits.  At the Newseum, we pride ourselves on creating up-to-the minute exhibits and actively collecting modern and historic artifacts. As a Newseum intern you will work with our 35,000 piece historic print news collection at our state-of-the-art support center in Laurel, Maryland.
Internship hours are flexible and can be arranged to fit individuals' schedules. You will be a member of the small, dynamic Collections team and will be able to make an enormous contribution to the work we do. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain behind-the-scenes archival experience with one of Washington, D.C.'s most popular museums!
Intern responsibilities will include assisting the Newseum Archivist with the following tasks:
*       Processing historic newspaper collections: re-housing, taking record shots, researching important news events, and cataloging newspapers in the newspaper database
      * Identifying newspapers that need repair and conservation
      * Retrieving and re-shelving archival materials, including the frequent handling and carrying of 20-40 lb. newspaper boxes
      * Preparing newspapers for exhibition, depending upon exhibits schedule

Experience/Skills
*       Candidates should be currently enrolled in or should have recently finished a museum-related, library science-related, or archival-related graduate or undergraduate program, with an interest in collections/archival work
      * Excellent computer skills and accuracy in spelling and database entry
*       Solid historical research skills and broad knowledge of, and interest in, U.S. and world history.
*       The ability to frequently lift and carry 20-40 lb. boxes and lift, reach, and bend with ease.
      * Must have dependable transportation to our Laurel, MD facility

Timing/Duration/Pay
Internships last for a minimum of 12 weeks and may be part or full time. This unpaid internship position is for college credit or experience only.
Application Process
Please email cover letter and resume to kwilmot@newseum.orgkwilmot@newseum.org
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Call for Session Proposals - Best Practices Exchange

Call for Session Proposals !!! Best Practices Exchange (BPE) 2012 The 7th annual Best Practices Exchange (BPE) will be held in Annapolis, Maryland at the Lowes, December 4-6, 2012. The BPE is a conference that focuses on the management of digital information in state government and libraries. It brings together practitioners to discuss their real-world experiences, including best practices and lessons learned. Following the format of past Best Practices Exchanges we encourage you, the attendees, to present your projects and experiences, successes, failures and lessons learned. Please visit our website for registration and hotel information: bpexchange.org The web site also has a link to our session proposal form. If you are interested in presenting, we have developed a pdf form for suggesting a session proposal. Please return the form to tim.baker@maryland.gov The deadline for proposal suggestions is October 12. If you have any questions, please call Tim Baker at 410 260 6402. *********************************** Timothy D. Baker Deputy State Archivist 350 Rowe Boulevard Annapolis MD 21401 www.mdsa.net 410 260 6402

CFP - Best Practices Exchange (BPE) 2012

Call for Session Proposals !!! Best Practices Exchange (BPE) 2012 The 7th annual Best Practices Exchange (BPE) will be held in Annapolis, Maryland at the Lowes, December 4-6, 2012. The BPE is a conference that focuses on the management of digital information in state government, and it brings together practitioners to discuss their real-world experiences, including best practices and lessons learned. Following the format of past Best Practices Exchanges we encourage you, the attendees, to present your projects and experiences, successes, failures and lessons learned. Please visit our website for registration and hotel information: bpexchange.org (Special thanks to Kelly Eubank and North Carolina for taking care of the web site!) We have developed a pdf form for suggesting a session proposal. If you are interested in doing a presentation, please request the form via email to Megan at megan.craynon@maryland.gov The deadline for proposal suggestions is October 12.

Scholarships - e-government librarian

The Information Policy & Access Center (ipac.umd.edu) in the iSchool at the University of Maryland College Park, in partnership with the American Library Association, received a Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for 15 Masters of Library Science (MLS) e-government librarian degree scholarships. This unique program is for students interested in careers in librarianship and other information sciences as specialists in digital government information and e-government services. The program will prepare graduates to take advantage of the evolving range of e-government and digital government information services. The program is online, and will begin in Fall 2013. Applications are currently being accepted for up to 25 students. Tuition scholarships (10 at the in-state tuition rate and 5 at the out-of-state tuition rate) are available to 15 highly qualified applicants to the program. Applications are due by February 1, 2013. The program entails four key components that will educate the next generation of government information and e-government librarians: Coursework. The coursework will serve as the intellectual and conceptual basis for the evolving government information environment. Practice. Through field study placements with the Government Information Online (http://govtinfo.org/) community, the U.S. Government Printing Office, and others, students will develop applied government information skills. Field placements can be either virtual or face-to-face. Professional. Through presentations, discussions, and other online interactive approaches, as well as attendance at the Fall 2014 Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) meeting, students are exposed to leading scholars and practitioners throughout the program. Scholarship. Through inclusion in the review process of Government Information Quarterly, students will publish government resource reviews, contribute to furthering scholarship in government information, and learn the publication process. The project principles will also work with students to publish manuscripts in key areas of government information and e-government. This program builds on a prior successful LB21 grant funded by IMLS that graduated its first cohort in August 2012. Information regarding the program and application process is available at http://egov.umd.edu/. Specific questions regarding the scholarship grant should be directed to John Bertot (jbertot@umd.edu).

Conference - ebooks

You've been hearing about e-books for years and now the tipping point for
users seems to have arrived. How are content providers and libraries dealing
with the challenges that e-books present in availability, distribution,
licensing, discoverability, and access? How are they changing their
processes and business models to incorporate e-books?

NISO has assembled a stellar group of speakers for a two-day forum on The
E-Book Renaissance: Exploring the Possibilities Exposed by Digital Books, to
be held on October 24-25 in Baltimore, Maryland. The speakers and panels,
representing commercial and university publishers, public and academic
libraries, vendors, service providers, and technologists will probe the key
issues surrounding e-books from a variety of industry, library, scholarly,
and consumer viewpoints. NISO educational forums are routinely praised for
their excellent selection of speakers representing a diversity of viewpoints
across the scholarly information community and the small size which provides
opportunities to network with speakers and other attendees.

SPEAKERS and TOPICS

Keynote Presentation: E-books: a Library and Publisher Partnership - Jamie
LaRue (Director, Douglas County, Colorado Libraries)

Panel discussion: Publisher and Content Provider Issues
-- Alex Holzman (Director, Temple University Press)
-- Jennifer Kemp (eProduct Manager, eBooks, Springer)
-- Dean Smith (Director, Project MUSE)

Libraries, Librarians and E-books
-- Kristin Eschenfelder (Associate Professor, School of Library and
Information Studies, University of Wisconsin Madison)
-- Caren Milloy (Head of Projects, JISC Collections)

E-Book Standards
-- Beat Barblan (Director, Identifier Services, Bowker)
-- Bill Kasdorf (Vice President, Apex Content Solutions)

Roundtable Discussions - Topics from the NISO E-Book Special Interest Group

Panel discussion: Vendors & Platform Providers
-- Moderator: Sue Polanka (Head of Reference & Instruction, Wright State
University Libraries)
-- Matt Barnes (Vice President of Marketing, ebrary)
-- Ken Breen (Senior Director, E-Book Products, EBSCO Publishing)
-- Kari Paulson (President, EBL)
-- Rich Rosy (Vice President and General Manager, Ingram Library Services)
-- Frank Smith (Director, Books at JSTOR)

Users, Patrons and Devices: In the Hands of Users
-- Anne Taylor (Director of Access Technology, National Federation for the
Blind)
-- Steve Paxhia (Director, Publishing Strategy & Technology Practice, The
Gilbane Group)

Closing Keynote - Laura Dawson (Content Chief, Firebrand Technologies)

REGISTRATION

Early bird discounts apply through October 12, 2011. NISO members receive
additional discounts. A student discount is also available. A complete
agenda, registration, and hotel information are available on the event
webpage: http://www.niso.org/news/events/2011/ebooks/


Cynthia Hodgson
NISO Technical Editor Consultant
National Information Standards Organization
Email: chodgson@niso.org
Phone: 301-654-2512