Cataloging/Metadata Internship, Indiana University South Bend Libraries, (South Bend, IN)

Posted July 10, 2024

Overview: IU South Bend Libraries provides a paid graduate internship for students currently
enrolled in an ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS/MSI graduate program or for recent graduates of an
ALA-accredited program. This internship offers a valuable learning opportunity to gain
academic library experience.

Requirements:

Work 18 hours/week for 15-16 weeks per semester

Pay: $16.00/hour

Responsibilities of Interns/Assessment

• Produce quality work according to stated standards.
• Communicate effectively, reporting problems, questions, and work updates.
• Respond to emails in a timely manner.
• Be open to asking for help and feedback when needed.
• Complete a weekly journal reflecting on work learned and performed, noting what was
  learned, problems faced, and how those problems were resolved.
• Complete a journal documenting work and reflection during the internship, noting what
  was learned, problems faced, and how those problems were resolved.
• Provide a 15-minute presentation to library staff on highlights of the internship, which
  may include feedback.
• Attend All-Staff library meetings.
• Complete a project.

Learning Goals:

• Develop skills in copy and original cataloging and creating metadata.
• Demonstrate knowledge of standards (e.g., RDA, MARC 21, LCSH, LCCS, Dublin Core
  Metadata Elements).
• Follow projects from inception through completion with professionalism and attention to
  detail.
• Develop teamwork skills.
• Practice adaptability, flexibility, patience, and determination in achieving goals.
• Demonstrate suitable communication skills for the workplace.
• Develop an understanding of academic library work and practices.

Responsibilities of Supervisor:

• Assign, monitor, and evaluate tasks and projects.
• Provide guidance, regular feedback, and mentorship to the intern.
• Complete an end-of-semester evaluation with a recommendation for credit if applicable.

How to Apply

Application
NAME ____________________________ Date _______
Email address:
Phone number:
My strengths as an intern include:

The areas that I would like to develop include:

I would be particularly interested in pursuing the following core project:

Please list experience and coursework completed toward degree in library science.

Please contact Scott Opasik with questions and to submit application. [email protected]