Scholastic Summer Internship Program – Scholastic Corporate Library & Archive Intern, Scholastic Inc., (NYC)
Posted June 27, 2024
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Scholastic Corporate Library & Archive seeks a graduate intern for the summer 2024 semester to be an integral part of the information services team contributing to archival research on children’s paperback books and the growth of home and classroom libraries. This is a project-based position with specific deliverables due at various points during the semester, starting in June 2023 and ending in August 2023. The Intern will report to Scholastic Inc.’s Director of Information Services & Cultural Insight and will work closely with the library staff, who will help provide guidance on handling the archival collection.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Digitize relevant corporate history files, catalog, and book club flyers
- Curate and collate historic data on paperback book market
- Scan covers and record critical metadata for historic Teenage Book Club titles from Scholastic Book/Magazine Services
- Collaborate with library colleagues on draft report of findings for senior leadership, communications, marketing, publicity and social media teams
- Cataloging and database management as it relates to updating bibliographic records, data collection and entry, and file organization, using SirsiDynix Workflows, Microsoft Excel and Google drive
- Provide reference services support for the library’s Director, Senior Information Specialist and Associate Librarians
- Assist with circulation of the collection; staff the reference desk as needed
How to Apply
For more information and to apply, please go to the following: https://metro.org/jobs/scholastic-summer-internship-program-scholastic-corporate-library-archive-intern