OCLC, a worldwide library services organization
headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, is a leader in

information technologies and innovative online services.
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 OCLCsponsored events on a variety of
professional topics. Dates for the internship will be from May 13

thru August 16, 2019 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:

• Enhance existing metadata of OCLC Archive records stored
in the OCLC Archive digital

repository using CONTENTdm and within WorldCat. This may
include editing existing or

creating new cataloging records of archive collection items.

• Retrospective editing subject authorities of OCLC Archive
entries in CONTENTdm utilizing

authority-controlled vocabulary. This may include adding new
entries to the controlled

vocabulary.

• Correct links in the OCLC WorldCat knowledge base to
connect CONTENTdm entries with

records in the OCLC Library's catalog.

• Assist archive/library staff with OCLC Archive's donations
backlog by prepping and digitizing

analog documents using a digital scanner and
adding/enhancing metadata before importing

digital documents into the OCLC Digital ARCHIVE (using
CONTENTdm). This may include

conducting mini-inventories of archive documents.

Museum Exhibit Research, Creation and Promotion

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in researching, creating and promoting an exhibit
for the OCLC Museum.

• Work with the OCLC Corporate Archivist and staff in other
OCLC units as needed to

research an idea and prepare the storyline for an exhibit.

• Search the OCLC Archive collections for relevant exhibit
items, design and assemble the

exhibit, and help promote it. The exhibit will be viewed and
appreciated by OCLC staff and

librarians from around the world who tour OCLC's
headquarters campus.

Library Reference/Research

Responsibilities Include:

• Work with the Corporate Archivist to pull/prep background
information and items for a new

OCLC Museum exhibit.

• Learn to search digital archived sources to locate
potential objects for assembling potential

new exhibits.

• Assist in answering reference requests from OCLC employees
and external callers as

appropriate, performing literature searches using internal
sources, e.g. OCLC Library and

Archive collections, and third-party information sources

Students must currently be enrolled in a LIS, Archives or
Museum studies graduate level program.

Interested applicants must apply online via the OCLC
website.

Job Requisition#: R0001135