Digital Projects Intern, Penn Libraries, Philadelphia, PA

Posted June 19, 2018

Availability: Position open until filled (July 1, 2018)

Hours: 20 hours per week.

Salary: $15/hour.

Overview:
The Digital Projects Intern will work with staff of the Weigle Information Commons, in addition to the larger Teaching, Research, and Learning team, to facilitate the smooth operation of a range of technology services and spaces offered in the Weigle Information Commons. Essential duties will include: assist in the supervised creation, implementation and maintenance of library Omeka and Scalar instances, responding to Weigle Information Commons technology and services inquiries; scheduling of WIC teaching and learning spaces; researching, creating, and updating WIC online content, and writing for the library’s blog.

Primary Qualifications:
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple tasks, learn quickly, and take initiative; and interest in and enthusiasm for emerging technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience with web hosting services and related technical proficiencies; familiarity with digital publishing platforms (Omeka, Scalar) experience preferred but not required.

Requirements:
This position is intended for current students in an ALA-accredited graduate program in library/information science. Strong academic background and public service orientation. Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and face new and unexpected questions on a regular basis. Our extensive training program leads us to ask for a one-year commitment.

To apply, please submit a resume and letter of interest to:

Katherine Ahnberg
[email protected]
Use subject line “Digital Projects Internship.” 

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.