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Internship - Washington, DC

Filed under GSLIS Jobs and Opportunities
Posted by GSLIS, May 08, 2008
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Interested in an opportunity to use your skills to enhance a national service-learning organization? The staff of Learn and Serve America’s National Service-Learning Clearinghouse works collaboratively to foster educational transformation, youth development, and community improvement through reference, training, and technical assistance. This internship provides an excellent opportunity for a graduate student to be actively involved in all aspects of a non-profit special library, assisting the librarian and the rest of the staff with:

· Reference and research
· Cataloging, abstracting, indexing and classifying digital and print materials
· Collection management as directed
· Database management including data quality oversight
· Development of marketing materials and/or outreach
· Implementation of Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 initiatives
· Possible opportunity to develop/spearhead a project of special interest if it fits within the needs and priorities of the Clearinghouse.

Required Qualifications:
· Enrollment/acceptance in an ALA accredited program or other graduate program
· Strong computer and online searching skills.
· Strong writing and communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.

Schedule: flexible, 15-19 hours/week

Pay: $12-15/hour

Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to:
Heather Martin, MISt
Learn and Serve America’s National Service-Learning Clearinghouse
America’s Resource for Service-Learning Information

Toll-free 866-245-7378, ext. 240

Fax 831-430-9471

heatherm@etr.org

www.servicelearning.org