WWF Legacy Library Intern

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) one of the worlds leading conservation organizations seeks an WWF Legacy Library Intern.

Position Summary

WWF seeks a graduate-level intern with library science expertise to help design a cataloging system and begin organizing books reports and archival materials for the new WWF Legacy Library. The intern will apply library science principles and current cataloging practices to record manage and classify a wide range of materialsincluding books reports flyers and brochuresin order to create a library that preserves and showcases WWFs history in ways that are engaging accessible and easy for staff to use for reference and inspiration.

The intern will work for the Facilities unit and will coordinate closely with the Legacy Library Committee.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Legacy Library Committee to design and develop a classification system to organize the books periodicals and internal documents collected to date reflecting World Wildlife Funds organizational history.  Prepare a final draft guidance document on the classification system including user-friendly clear instructions for the staff volunteers who will be responsible for library upkeep.  Present the draft system to the Legacy Library Committee and WWF leadership for final approval.
• Once approved design and implement an efficient procedure for using the classification system to process library holdings currently a mix of shelved and boxed books and other materials. The Legacy Library Committee will enlist volunteers to assist as needed.
• Draft recommendations for ongoing library acquisition management and lending procedures following the classification system above and submit to the Legacy Library Committee as a final report for the internship.

Learning Outcomes 

The intern will gain experience assessing materials making descriptive decisions organizing library space efficiently and adapting library science principles and best practices to design the classification system catalogue and library procedures for a large non-profit organization.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an American Library Association-accredited Master of Library Science or Master of Library and Information Science program with an interest in wildlife conservation earth sciences or related field.
• Able to apply library science principles and advancements in recording managing and cataloguing books reports flyers brochures etc. to build a library that stores and represents WWFs history in appealing accessible and understandable way for staff to use for reference and inspiration.
• Strong organizational skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to stay organized and manage time effectively
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Identifies and aligns with WWFs core values: Courage Integrity Respect and Collaboration:
  • Demonstrates courage by speaking up even when it is difficult or unpopular.
  • Builds trust with colleagues by acting with integrity owning mistakes and holding oneself accountable.
  • Welcomes other points of view and ideas recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness curiosity and encouragement.
  • Makes conscious efforts to promote cooperative practices behaviors and ways of working across many groups and individuals.

Additional Information :

Please upload your resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Due to the volume of applications we are unable to respond to phone inquiries. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa compliance with federal law all persons hired willbe required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

WWF does not provide VISA sponsorship to interns.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age race color sex religion national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern