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); 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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