[SOA] Internship: Manuscripts Cataloging Intern

[Angela O'Neal]

The Ohio Historical Society, located in Columbus, Ohio, has an opening
for a Manuscripts Cataloging Intern. Essential duties and
responsibilities include: 

*	Creating original records for manuscript collections in a MARC
based cataloging system.
*	Updating existing records to meet current cataloging standards.
*	Adding or updating physical locations for manuscript collections
in MARC records.
*	Other duties as assigned.

Candidates should show progress towards a master's degree in library and
information science or related field. Qualifications should also
include: ability to collect, organize, and analyze data; beginning
knowledge of MARC 21 for Bibliographic Data; beginning knowledge of
applying Library of Congress Subject Headings; and an interest in
obtaining professional experience in archives. Some experience working
in an automated cataloging system preferred. Candidates must have
completed introductory-level cataloging coursework.

The successful candidate will receive a stipend of $1,000 upon
completion of the internship. Interns are expected to work 15-20 hours
per week for a semester (not to exceed four months). Work hours will be
scheduled between 8 am and 6 pm, Monday through Friday. To apply, send
resumes to Mary Cannon, lead volunteer coordinator, at
mcannon at ohiohistory.org. Applications must be received by August 12,
2008. 

 

 

 

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