Library Intern

The Museum of Flight Library Intern is a competent collections team member who will process catalog and partially digitize assigned library items within the Harl V. Brackin Memorial Library at our Main Campus. Specific duties may include fully processing material for cataloging completely cataloging each title in the Librarys ILS rehousing items where needed and preparing items for archival-quality storage. Project finalization usually includes working with our Digitization Specialist to assist with scanning items metadata creation for online access and adding works to the Museums online digital collections database.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed both major and minor which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

1. Survey the state of the assigned collections and works with the Supervisory Librarian to create an effective plan for processing and cataloging the materials.
2. Completely catalog the material in the assigned collections and add records for items to the Librarys ILS .
3. Rehouse and label materials according to accepted library and museum standards and best practices.
4. Assist with selecting items for digitization and assists with creating metadata records for digital objects.
5. Document the project and assist the Supervisory Librarian in writing project report article for the museums newsletter or other outlets.
6. Assist with other library and/or collections tasks as needed.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a graduate degree program in Museum Studies Information Studies Library Science or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in an archives library or museum collections environment desirable.
• Experience with or other Library ILS a plus

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of library best practices and professionally accepted standards.
• Familiarity with cataloging library items.

Skills

• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office/365.

Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate proper material handling and processing techniques.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment as well as independently with self-initiative and minimal supervision.

License & Certification

• None

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Schedule is set by the supervisor with flexibility for evening and variable hours based on Museum need.
• This position works primarily Monday through Friday with flexibility for evening and variable hours based on Museum need.
• Occasional local and out of area travel may be expected.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• On-site attendance is essential to perform the duties of this position.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted.
• Careful handling of delicate and rare items; works in an office environment with long sedentary periods and repetitive wrist and arm movement.
• The ability to focus bend carry reach to the side front and overhead push pull walk stand twist and squat are occasional requirements in a normal office setting.
• Able to use a ladder and work in elevated spaces for short periods of time to place and retrieve objects from high shelves.

Compensation

The pay for this position is $22.00.

Important Information

The Museum of Flight is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race color age sex religion national origin disability veterans status sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

Prior to hire and once an initial offer of employment has been made a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Employees of The Museum of Flight must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption. Offers of employment are contingent upon proof that you are fully vaccinated or qualify for an exemption.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

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Required Experience:

Intern