The National Library of Medicine seeks library science students interested
in an internship for Spring semester 2012. As a participant in the
Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Career Enhancement Program, the
National Library of Medicine will host up to 2 students each for a 240-hour
internship. The internship(s) will be customized based on the interests of
the student(s).
*The program offers: *
- a six to twelve-week paid internship in an ARL library;
- an opportunity to work with other LIS graduate students in a cohort
environment (up to two fellows assigned to the same institution);
- the potential for academic credit for the practical experience (fellow
is responsible for arranging this program component with their home
institution);
- a mentoring relationship with a professional librarian while on campus
for the internship (see Mentoring
Relationship<http://www.arl.org/diversity/cep/hosts.shtml#mentor>);
and
- an opportunity to attend the annual ARL Leadership Symposium (held
during the ALA Midwinter Meeting).
*The program requires: *
All applicants must possess the following qualifications:
- be a member of a racial and ethnic minority group as defined by the US
Census Bureau:
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
- be a degree-seeking MLIS student who has completed a minimum of 6
credit hours by January 1, 2012, and whose graduation date is after the
completion of the internship (Applicants who will graduate before
completing the internship or who have earned an MLIS degree prior to the
application deadline will not be accepted.)
- have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in research libraries
Applications are due December 9, 2011. For additional program information
and application information go to:
http://www.arl.org/diversity/cep/index.shtml
Kathel
Kathel Dunn, PhD
Associate Fellowship Coordinator
National Library of Medicine
Bldg 38, Rm 2N-19
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894
301-435-4083
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*Preparing future leaders in health sciences libraries and in health
services research*
