Monday, December 16, 2013
Electronic Resources Intern - UConn School of Law Library, Hartford
Electronic Resources Intern - UConn School of Law Library
in Hartford has an opportunity for an energetic library student
interested in gaining electronic resource management experience in an
academic setting. Position Description: The Law Library’s electronic
collection has grown tremendously in the past five years. The library
is also continuing to transition from print to electronic-only format.
With the growth in electronic content, the library has recently
implemented an electronic resource management (ERM) system along with a
knowledgebase and open URL link resolver. The intern will work closely
with the Electronic Resources librarian as well as other members of the
technical services team. The intern will assist with significant
electronic resource management projects and gain a comprehensive
understanding of electronic resource management. Opportunities may
include: assisting with the troubleshooting of electronic access issues;
identifying key information from the review of signed licenses;
managing metadata for electronic materials; bulk record editing and
loading; providing support and assisting with the guidance of
acquisitions staff as they shift to e-only; assist with the
implementation of emerging technologies. Qualifications: The successful
candidate will be currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program from
an ALA-accredited program for library and information science. The
candidate should possess a strong desire to learn more about electronic
resource management and emerging technologies. Drupal experience
desired but not required. Familiarity with Innovative Interfaces and
Serials Solutions products desired but not required. The intern should
be present in the library at least two days a week. Start date and hours
per week are flexible. This is an unpaid internship. Application
Requirements: To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to UConnLawLibraryIntern [at] gmail.com by February 1, 2014.
Labels:
academic libraries,
electronic resources,
hartford county,
internship,
law libraries,
technology
Location:
Hartford, CT, USA