Digital Library Curator Intern, Open Learning Exchange, Cambridge, MA

Posted August 14, 2015

Open Learning Exchange (OLE) seeks a dedicated, passionate library intern to curate and expand our digital library, or BeLL (Basic e-Learning Library). This individual will coordinate library resource collection, maintenance, and software quality assurance efforts. This position is ideal for an undergraduate or graduate student interested in library sciences, digital preservation, international education, and literacy programs.

OLE [www.ole.org] is a social benefit organization (501c3) that is working with innovators and their governments in the developing world to transform their villages and cities, and ultimately their entire nation, into powerful learning communities. We emphasize team-based coaching, open source content and frequent sharing of information using a low cost digital library network that works off the Internet with locally-generated power. Currently, OLE is providing strategic advice and technical assistance to its partners in Somalia, Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, Nepal, India, Uganda, Mexico, and Peru.

Internship details:

We ask that our Digital Library Curator Intern commits to 25 hours a week. Telecommuting is possible, but two days per week must be spent in our conveniently located office in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA. Preference will be given to a candidate who can commit at least 4 months to OLE. Please note that this position is unpaid, but it will provide diverse experiences in the workplace.  

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the curation of open educational resources for the BeLL.
• Identifying and collecting open educational resources for the BeLL.
• Spearheading library development efforts related to usability.
• Assisting with the library’s software quality assurance process. 
• Providing administrative support to OLE’s management team as needed.

An ideal candidate will:

• Be committed to OLE’s mission.
• Bring to OLE passion for digital libraries.  
• Be skilled in informational organization and metadata management.
• Be familiar with Classification Web and Library of Congress Subject Headings.  
• Self-direct, prioritize, and take initiative.
• Have a sense of humor and enjoy working as part of a small team.
• Be proficient in French, Spanish, Somali, Swahili, or Arabic.
• Have previous experience in an international or nonprofit setting.

Those interested can apply at: http://www.applywizard.com/5ed3.5829