The Modern Language Association (MLA) seeks three (3) bibliographical interns for summer 2017 to assist with research, testing, and administrative tasks relating to the historical archives of the MLA and to the MLA International Bibliography, the database of world languages and literatures.
Reporting principally to the MLA’s director of bibliographical information services, the bibliographical and archive interns will search for and update information on publishers and journals, analyze and update MLA bibliographical data, and assist with usability and error testing on various library platforms. The interns will digitize archival materials and assist with metadata creation, including the construction of subject and agent records following the Library of Congress Classification System. The bibliographical and archive interns will also perform related work as needed, as well as participate in conversations about indexing, archiving and metadata management.
Candidates should possess strong organizational, writing, and research skills and be comfortable working with Microsoft Office. Particular attention will be paid to candidates with a demonstrated interest in languages, literature, the humanities, or library information studies.
MLA interns receive a $700 stipend every other week and unlimited ride Metrocards for the ten week internship.
Internship dates: Monday, June 6th, 2017 through Friday, August 12th, 2017.
Funding and housing may be available through the Allegheny Gateway Experiential Learning Funds.
Stop by Career Education between 2pm and 4pm Monday through Thursday while classes are in session to learn more.
Candidates should submit cover letters explaining their qualifications for and interest in the position as well as their resumes to:
Ms. Samantha Bowens at BIS032017@mla.org.
Address cover letters to:
Ms. Samantha Bowens
Coordinator of Human Resources
The Modern Language Association
85 Broad Street, Suite 500
New York, NY 100042434
Email subject line: MLA BIS Intern Summer 2017_Your First Name Your Last
Name
ex: Subject: MLA BIS Intern Summer 2017_Timothy Alden
Please politely request a letter of recommendation from one of your professors.
Provide your supporting faculty member with Ms. Bowen’s contact information
and email address.