Posted September 20, 2013
Interns will gain valuable experience cataloguing a library established in the 19th century. The majority of the collection is from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Mohonk Preserve is one of America’s largest and most historic private, non-profit nature preserves. For nearly 50 years the Mohonk Preserve has been protecting over 7,000 acres of the Northern Shawangunk…
Posted September 20, 2013
Since the early nineteenth century, the State Library has continuously collected materials that reflect Massachusetts’ government, culture, and history and continues to maintain the most comprehensive collection of Massachusetts state publications in existence. Its collection has been carefully and thoughtfully gathered for over 185 years, and it forms a tremendous resource for all areas of…
Posted September 20, 2013
Slate is hiring a technology blogger to contribute to “Future Tense,” our blog about emerging technologies and their impact on society and public policy. The blogger will be responsible for writing at least three posts a day on topics like technology policy, social media, cybersecurity, privacy, and tech culture. You’ll also cover the intersection of science and technology,…
Posted September 20, 2013
The National Park Service and partnering agencies will offer internships during the academic year of 2013-2014. This notice covers the period January – May 2014. A separate notice will be distributed in January 2014 for summer 2014 positions. Internships are for 400 hours (usually ten weeks at forty hours per week) and in Washington, DC…
Posted September 18, 2013
The American Library Association (ALA) has more than $300,000 for students who are studying library science or school library media at the master’s degree level. Scholarships typically range from $1,500 to $7,000 per student per year. The application and instructions are available online at http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/scholarships. The application deadline is March 1, 2014. There are many types of scholarships available for the study…
Posted September 17, 2013
We’d like to find a volunteer who is interested in gaining cataloging experience. We’re a special research library with many 19th century books and pamphlets. If you have 2-3 hours per week to volunteer and are interested in an opportunity to increase your cataloging skills, please send a cover letter and resume to: Claudette Newhall Librarian…
Posted September 17, 2013
Caroline Richardson from The Brookline Public Library is looking for volunteers to help with the Library Family Fall Fest on October 17th from 2-5pm. Volunteers will help with community outreach, face-and-pumpkin painting, and other fun activities. Please contact Caroline at 617-730-2342 or email her at [email protected].
Posted September 15, 2013
Institution: Management Sciences for Health Job: Library Intern Start date: October 1, 2013 About MSH: Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization composed of approximately 2,500 people from 74 nations. Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people…
Posted September 14, 2013
OPEN CALL: Communications Committee We are looking for reliable and motivated people willing to learn and to challenge themselves with projects and activities marketing NEA’s news, meetings, workshops, and other activities to our members and to other archivists and information professionals in New England and the broader region. OPEN POSITIONS1. Listserv announcements We are looking…
Posted September 13, 2013
The Scott/Ross Center for Community Service is offering an exciting opportunity for graduate students. The Graduate Student Civic Engagement Liaison will provide the opportunity for graduate students interested in community engagement to work with the Scott/Ross Center to develop and implement community service opportunities for graduate students while building and enhancing leadership and professional skills. Each Liaison will…
