OCLC, Inc.
Library, Archive, and Museum Intern (Education)
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We work hard to build the technology that connects thousands of today's libraries. But we also work hard to make a job at OCLC a meaningful part of a balanced life- not a substitute for one.
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Discover. Innovative. Collaborate. Inform. A few words we use to describe a career at OCLC.
Technology with a Purpose. OCLC supports thousands of libraries in making information more accessible and more useful to people around the world. OCLC provides shared technology services, original research and community programs that help libraries meet the ever-evolving needs of their users, institutions, and communities. With office locations around the globe, OCLC employees are dedicated to offering premier services and software to help libraries cut costs while keeping pace with the demands of our information-driven society.
We are seeking an intern to join the OCLC Library, Archive, and Museum team of librarians located at OCLC's headquarters in Dublin, Ohio. Throughout this internship, our intern will gain insight into the work corporate special librarians do daily; network with library professionals, learn about the types of libraries OCLC serves, increase familiarity with OCLC products and services, and attend OCLC-sponsored events on a variety of professional topics. Dates for the internship will be from May 16th through August 16th, 2022 working full time during the summer months.
OCLC Library, Archive, and Museum
The OCLC Library, Archive, and Museum supports the information needs of OCLC staff and manages the organization's corporate archive and museum. Two professional librarians provide reference services, manage the OCLC Library's physical and virtual collections, offer document delivery, and play a unique role in beta-testing new OCLC products and enhancements to existing products. Staff support OCLC employees in Dublin, Ohio, and offices around the globe. The OCLC Archive is the official repository for maintaining OCLC's rich corporate history. The OCLC Museum contains informative exhibits for OCLC staff and visitors alike to visit and enjoy.
Intern may choose to work in any of the areas described below, or a combination therein:
Archives Maintenance, Data Enhancement
Responsibilities include:
Museum Exhibit Research, Creation and Promotion
Responsibilities include:
Library Reference/Research
Responsibilities Include:
Students must currently be enrolled in a LIS, Archives or Museum studies graduate level program.
OCLC provides a flexible work environment offering the opportunity to work hybrid (remote + in office). For this position, we anticipate that the majority of the internship period to be worked while on-campus, but with the opportunity to work remotely as needed and mutually beneficial.