Reference Services Internship Opportunities The Center for Jewish History is seeking three interns for our Reference Services Department, to assist in special projects, research, and reference services. We seek applicants that are reliable, organized, detail oriented, and comfortable interacting with the public. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for experience in special collections based research and reference services. Background in Jewish history is welcome, but not a requirement. While there is no monetary remuneration, we are happy to work with Masters Programs to ensure credit for hours worked. Positions will be approximately 120 hours over a semester, or 10 hours a week for 12 weeks. Scheduling is flexible.
The Center for Jewish History is a research and cultural institution near Chelsea and Union Square. It is home to five partner organizations-American Jewish Historical Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research-whose collections total more than 500,000 volumes and 100 million documents and include thousands of pieces of artwork, textiles, ritual objects, recordings, films and photographs. Taken as a whole, the collections span more than 600 years of history and comprise the largest repository of the modern Jewish experience outside of Israel. Lillian Goldman Reading Room Intern (2 positions) Under the supervision of the Senior Reference Services Librarian, Special Collections, the interns will be expected to perform the following duties: * Provision of reference service to CJH patrons and learn all aspects of the reference desk, including proficiency in the CJH OPAC, finding aids, and digital collections. * Answer in-person and telephone inquiries. * Supervise patrons in the Reading Room and provide instruction on handling archival, manuscript, and rare materials. * Use the CJH circulation system to general call slips for paging and circulate materials to patrons. * Page materials from the stacks. * Assist the supervising librarian on special projects as determined. * Photocopy materials for patrons as needed. MLS candidates only please. Research Intern (1 position) Under the supervision of the Reference Services Research Coordinator, the intern will be expected to perform the following duties: * Utilize the collections, internet, and subscription databases to research a wide range of topics, including those of interest to the intern. * Research and fact check for publications, reference inquiries, and exhibits. Prerequisites: * Strong research and writing skills are required. * Knowledge of and interest in modern American, European, and Jewish history is preferred. * Proficiency in foreign languages, particularly German, Polish, Russian, Hebrew, or Yiddish is helpful but not required. All interested in the social sciences (specifically history) and library science are welcome to apply. Please include a writing sample in your application. Please submit a cover letter and resume, in addition to any requirements for your application, to Jennifer Palmisano, Senior Manager for Library Services, at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. All application materials for the Summer semester are due May 15th. No phone calls please. Stephanie (Sara Leah) Gross MSLIS, MATESOL Chair, AJL Mentoring Member, AJL Librarianship and Education Committee Pollack Library Yeshiva University 500 West 185th Street New York NY 10033-3229 212.960.5442 Skype: Stephanie.l.gross http://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanielgross http://yeshiva.academia.edu/StephanieGross "As we look ahead to the next century, leaders will be those who empower others." - Bill Gates.
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