Biomedical Library (Two) Paid Internships

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Biomedical Library Bioinformatics & Information Services Internship

Availability: One position available immediately (September 2017)

Hours: 20 hours/week. Flexible, within 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday

Salary: $15/hour.

The University of Pennsylvania Biomedical Library seeks an energetic Intern to join our Information Services team, receive mentoring by our seasoned team of professional librarians, and jumpstart your career as information professional! The Biomedical Library operates as an integral part of the Penn Libraries system and provides cutting-edge research services and information resources for the University of Pennsylvania Health System; the Perelman School of Medicine, including Biomedical Graduate Studies; the School of Nursing; various masters programs, including the interdisciplinary MPH; and the Department of Biology. The intern will report to the Research & Knowledge Management Liaison Librarian, working closely with him in the provision of Bioinformatics services.

Responsibilities include:

  • As a member of the Biomedical Library’s information services team, general duties include:
    • Provide reference, research and consultation services to patrons (faculty, staff and students) – in person, on the phone, via email, and on chat.
    • Participate in Biomedical Library’s reference rotation schedule.
    • Assist with projects relating to areas such as:
      • Mobile resources
      • Research impact assessments
      • New technologies and resources
    • Contribute to the library’s social media accounts
    • Tell us your ideas for self-defined projects in your area(s) of interest!
  • Working in conjunction with the Biomedical Library’s Research & Knowledge Management Liaison Librarian, focus on Bioinformatics projects such as:
    • Serve as point person on bioinformatics resources
    • Identify key resources on bioinformatics across Penn, especially at Perelman School of Medicine
    • Develop and conduct workshops on NCBI databases
    • Update and maintain online guides pertaining to bioinformatics tools and related resources
    • Work to identify opportunities for conducting course-integrated instructional sessions on bioinformatics
    • Research and evaluate new software and technology for potential library implementation
    • Participate at the Biomedical Library’s exhibit table at Research Cores Fair and other events
  • Other projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Current graduate student in an accredited library or information science or related program.
  • Subject expertise in Bioinformatics and the suite of NCBI databases.
  • Familiarity with or interest in health sciences information resources.
  • Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Tech-savvy.
  • Attention to detail.

 

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to the attention of:
Manuel de la Cruz Gutierrez
dmanuel@pobox.upenn.edu
Email preferred. Please write “Bioinformatics Internship” in the subject line.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Biomedical Library Internship

Availability: One position available immediately (September 2017)

Hours: Flexible: 20 hours per week, within 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

Salary: $15/hour.

Overview: The University of Pennsylvania Biomedical Library seeks an energetic Intern to participate as a full member of our Information Services team, receive mentoring by our seasoned team of professional librarians, and jumpstart your career! The Biomedical Library operates as integral part of the Penn Libraries system and provides cutting-edge research services and information resources for the University of Pennsylvania Health System; the Perelman School of Medicine, including Biomedical Graduate Studies; the School of Nursing; masters programs, including the interdisciplinary Master of Public Health; and the Department of Biology.

Responsibilities include:

  • Participate in Biomedical Library’s week-day reference rotation schedule by providing reference and consultation services to patrons (faculty, staff and students) in-person, by phone and virtually (e-mail and chat).
  • Participate in Biomedical Library’s virtual weekend reference rotation, which can be done remotely.
  • Assist team of professional librarians with projects relating to areas such as:
    • Systematic reviews of the literature
    • Mobile resources and social media
    • Bioinformatics
    • Research impact assessments and knowledge management
    • Consumer health partnerships, programs, and outreach
    • New technologies and resources
    • Course-integrated instruction and library-sponsored workshops and presentations
    • Online tutorials and courseware
    • Research guides
  • Contribute to the library’s social media accounts
  • Tell us your ideas for self-defined projects in your area(s) of interest!

Qualifications

  • Current graduate student in ALA accredited library or information science program or related discipline.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Service orientation.
  • Tech-savvy.
  • Experience or interest in searching health sciences databases.
  • Experience or interest in participating on research projects.
  • Attention to detail.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to the attention of:
Barbara Cavanaugh
bbc@pobox.upenn.edu
Please write “Biomedical Library Internship” in the subject line.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.