Remote Library Cataloging Intern Opportunity at the International Center for Multigenerational Legacies of Trauma (ICMGLT)

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The ICMGLT, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is building its first virtual library in support of its mission to facilitate multidimensional, multidisciplinary, national and international, comparative, integrative dialogue among social scientists and scholars in other relevant fields to:
● Raise awareness of the universal importance and ubiquitous suffering incurred through multigenerational legacies of trauma
● Find ways to prevent its destructive legacies from being perpetuated across succeeding generations
● Utilize informed, stigma-free advocacy to raise sociocultural awareness of and commitment to preventing trauma and its multidimensional lifelong and multigenerational effects Learn more about ICMGLT here: https://icmglt.org/about-us/

This position will focus on any and/or all of the following tasks:

  • Cataloging the ICMGLT’s unique library of electronic resources according to the cataloging guide established by previous catalogers. This will involve identifying metadata elements (author, date of publication, event described, etc.) and logging them in WordPress and Microsoft Excel.
  • Creating LibGuides that assist patrons in locating resources related to specific topics in the study of trauma, both in the ICMGLT’s collection and external to it.
  • Assisting in writing grant proposals for the center: facilitating the growth of the center as it works to transition to a more sophisticated library management system.
  • Spreading word of the ICMGLT through the creation of marketing materials and creating posts for the center’s social media.
    Developing surveys and other information-gathering tools to share with external stakeholders – both advertising the resources of the center and collecting feedback about ways we can improve.
  • Identifying untapped resources to add to the Center’s collection and/or identifying potential partnerships for the Center to foster. This is an exciting opportunity for self-motivated individuals interested in the library and archival field who seek to develop skills and gain experience in cataloging, metadata management, and the overall organization of information.
  • Work is completed remotely and hours are flexible. We will happily complete any paperwork required by your institution in order to apply this work for MLIS/LIT program internship credit.
  • Unfortunately, this is an unpaid internship. The number of hours expected to be completed by a chosen candidate will depend on their availability and requirements of their institution, but we would prefer if a volunteer could complete at least four to eight hours of work per week.

Required Experience and Skills:

  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in a cataloging class, or otherwise have relevant knowledge in metadata/organization of information.
  • Additional Notes:
  • WordPress or web development experience may be helpful, but is not required.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel is desired, but not required The application submission cut-off date is August 1st 2024. Please send your resume and a brief statement of interest that describes your relevant experience and skills to Ayda Donne, Chief Librarian for the ICMGLT (ada8236@nyu.edu).

Feel free to send any questions regarding this position to: ada8236@nyu.edu. We are excited to work with you toward an important and meaningful goal while developing your skills in a supportive environment!