BOSTON COLLEGE LIBRARIES
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Science Librarian Paid Internship, O’Neill Library, Part time (15 hours/week)
This is a one semester (summer), 15 hour per week, paid internship for a student currently enrolled in library school with a strong interest in pursuing librarianship in the sciences. The flexible schedule may include day/evening hours. There is some possibility of extension of the position into the fall semester.
Responsibilities:
The science librarian intern works with and will have direct contact with the science subject specialists to gain experience working with various science collections.
E-Science-related activities will be a major focus of this work, including support in creation of a “data management”/”best practices for data” web site and workshops, preparation for faculty education and outreach efforts in e-Science and data curation on campus, as well as continued support of professional development for bibliographers in these areas.
The intern will also have an opportunity to work with the science bibliographers’ group on projects such as analysis of electronic journal usage data, weeding of print collections and identification of gaps in specific areas.
In addition, the intern will have an opportunity to assist in the development of research guides and other instructional materials. The intern will also gain experience and knowledge of current reference services at the O’Neill Library by training at the reference desk and using electronic resources in a highly technical environment. Other project work will depend on interest and skill level.
Requirements:
Enrollment in an ALA-accredited library and information science program of study and a letter from a faculty member at that institution recommending candidate for the internship. The intern must have completed at least one reference course and have an interest in exploring science librarianship. Ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment and a familiarity with bibliographic databases, particularly in the sciences, experience with Excel or Access, are also desired.
Boston College is a leading Jesuit, Catholic university that enrolls 14,300 students and annually awards more than 4000 undergraduate and graduate and professional degrees.
Boston College, in concert with its Jesuit, Catholic mission, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL).
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send cover letter, résumé and contact information for two references to: Sally Wyman, Collection Services Librarian: sally.wyman@bc.edu
