Project Asst
Rochester, NY
GENERAL PURPOSE:
The Humanities Collections Intern will work with a team of Humanities Librarians to support collection and scholarly communication needs in relevant disciplines. The intern will contribute to an ongoing project to develop processes and contribute to an open access toolkit focused on analyzing the scholarly output of humanities scholars. This will include collecting, analyzing, and cleaning data, creating detailed documentation, and communicating with both library and faculty stakeholders. Additionally, the intern will work with librarians to assess a small portion of the library’s monograph collection (e.g., Ukrainian history) to identify gaps and recommend new purchases, plan and curate a “Collection Highlight” exhibit, and develop asynchronous learning materials such as an online research guide (i.e., LibGuide). The intern will gain experience working in standard library tools such as LibGuides and Camtasia, as well as online publishing platforms such as WordPress or PressBooks.
The intern must be enrolled in 120 credit hour internship/practicum at their home college or university. This internship is a temporary position from June-August 2023.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contribute to a Humanities Publication Analysis Toolkit (HPAT) designed to help library staff understand, evaluate, and promote humanities research at the institution
Compile a literature review on humanities bibliometric research
Work with faculty and librarians to develop best practices and identify needs
Collect, analyze, and clean data
Write documentation
Communicate findings to stakeholders
Analyze and assess a portion of RCL’s collection to identify gaps and develop a strategy/recommendation for purchasing new materials particularly from and about marginalized groups and communities
Develop and build an online research guide for a specific subject area and create asynchronous instructional content to support research and student learning
Plan and curate a “Collection Highlight” of RCL materials around a specific theme or topic
Participate in regularly scheduled activities such as department meetings, collections team meetings, and project-based meetings and discussions where appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS:
Currently enrolled in an ALA accredited MLS/MLIS or related degree program required
Degree or coursework in a humanities field or discipline preferred
Job-related experience in an academic or research library
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines, fields, with a team focus preferred
Demonstrated ability to work independently with a willingness to ask questions, troubleshoot, and obtain clarification when needed preferred
Interest in academic librarianship and/or scholarly communications required
Knowledge of humanities research and publishing practices preferred
Strong research, writing, analytical, and oral communication skills preferred
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.
How To Apply
All applicants must apply online.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Location: Central Administration
Full/Part Time: TAR
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