Graduate Research Assistant, Metropolitan New York Library Council, NY
Posted September 13, 2022
Description:
Dr. Colin Rhinesmith (he/him), Founder and Director of the Digital Equity Research Center at
the Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) is looking for a part-time graduate
research assistant (GRA) to work 20 hours per week ($25/hour) during the 2022-2023 academic
year.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate student interested in gaining experience conducting
digital equity research to help advance social, economic, and racial justice.
The GRA will be expected to engage in the following activities:
- conducting interviews with research participants;
- collecting and analyzing qualitative data;
- providing assistance with writing reports;
- copy editing scholarly/professional articles;
- collaborating with project team members at other institutions and organizations;
- helping to manage research budgets; and
- other related project coordination tasks.
About the DERC
The Digital Equity Research Center (DERC) at the Metropolitan New York Library Council
engages in community-based and participatory digital equity research to advance social,
economic, and racial justice. DERC provides in-depth, high quality research and analysis to
inform digital equity practitioners, policymakers, and philanthropic communities in New York
City, Westchester County, and beyond.
About METRO
The Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) advances library and knowledge-
management services in New York City, Westchester County and beyond through active collaboration, resource and knowledge sharing, strategic initiatives, professional development
and advocacy among our members and other organizations with similar interests. In this
manner, METRO improves the public’s access to and understanding of timely, high quality
information and strengthen the role of libraries as important partners for solving individual
problems, making sense of complex issues in the larger world and accessing cultural and
recreational resources.
How to Apply:
To learn more about the work, visit the DERC website: https://dercenter.org
If you are interested in the position, please send Dr. Rhinesmith ([email protected]) a
brief cover letter of interest (PDF) and a resume (PDF) by Friday, September 30th, 2022.
Please contact Dr. Rhinesmith if you have any questions about this opportunity. Thank you!