Digital Media/Information Management Internship, Campus Compact, Boston, MA
Posted May 12, 2017
Organization Description
Campus Compact is a non-profit, national coalition of nearly 1,100 colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education. We are a network comprising a national office in Boston, MA as well as state and regional Campus Compacts. As the only national higher education association dedicated solely to campus-based civic engagement, Campus Compact enables campuses to develop students’ citizenship skills and forge effective community partnerships. Campus Compact provides resources to support faculty and staff as they pursue community-based teaching and scholarship in the service of positive change.
Position Summary
The digital media/information management library intern will take a lead role in curating the online resources made available to Campus Compact members and the public. Examples of resources include teaching and learning materials such as sample syllabi and lesson plans, audio and video presentations, press releases, and reports. The goals of the internship will be to simplify wayfinding, organize current and new materials, and to cultivate a usable collection that advances Campus Compact’s mission.
Responsibilities
Working with the Director of Professional Learning and the Communications Coordinator, the library intern will engage in a variety of activities, including but not limited to:
- Collection assessment
- Resource description and processing
- Collection development
- Promotion of the resource collection
- Development of instructional materials to guide future collection development
- Assessment to garner user feedback
- Researching and recommending technology enhancements to facilitate use of the collection
- Prioritize resource by relevance to audience using google analytics to identify top performing content
Basic Qualifications
- Graduate student currently enrolled in a Library and Information Sciences (LIS) program.
- Strong competency in basic computer skills with an understanding of WordPress, understanding of Google Analytics preferred but not necessary.
- Interest in functionality and management of digital library/resource collections.
Length of internship Spring/Summer 2017 (start and end dates are negotiable)
Work schedule
The Library Science intern will be expected to be in the office 8-10 hours per week, and will be provided with provided space, supervision and access to tools necessary to complete job responsibilities.
Pay to be determined based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
Campus Compact’s library science intern will have the opportunity to begin an archival project from the ground up, playing an active role in strategic decisions on prioritizing resources, and building a new system to make information more accessible and searchable for Campus Compact’s network of professionals working to further community engagement across the country. Additionally, the library science intern will have the opportunity for practical application of archives and library skills, and will receive support in putting this experience toward a practicum as well as letters of recommendation or reference.
EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
Campus Compact is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and seek candidates from underrepresented groups.
To apply:
To apply, please submit:
- a resume or CV
- a letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how you are qualified for it
Materials should be saved as one file, with your last name in the filename, and emailed to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.