The New York State Library, Metadata & Bibliographic Services Unit creates and maintains metadata for materials in the research library's collection, which includes over 20 million items. Through careful description in our online catalog, we enhance access and discovery of our unique collection for all New Yorkers and researchers throughout the world.
The Metadata & Bibliographic Services Unit seeks an intern to assist in the original cataloging of manuscript materials relating to the American Revolutionary War. The student intern will engage with digitized manuscript material to create original MARC records for single accession manuscripts. Students will learn to use Resource Description and Access (RDA) cataloging rules and Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials, Manuscripts (DCRM) standards. Students will also gain experience deciphering and transcribing 18th century handwriting.Ìý
The student intern will gain experience in:
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- Creating original MARC records for unique manuscript materials.
- Applying professional standards such as RDA and DCRM cataloging rules.
- Utilizing library information software such as OCLC Connexion, SirsiDynix Workflows.
- Understanding metadata crosswalks between MARC and Dublin Core.
- Understanding how to make library materials more accessible and discoverable.
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Preferred qualifications:
- Basic level of comfort with MS Office.Ìý
- Experience working with primary source materials.
- Strong research skills.
- Comfort level working independently, in teams, and collaboratively across departments.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
Student may work up to 20 hours per week during the hours of 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday.
ÌýPlease note: Undergraduate students will be paid $16/hour and graduate students will be paid $19/hour. For all offices located in NYC or Westchester, Suffolk, or Nassau Counties, undergraduate students will be paid $17/hour and graduate students will be paid $20/hour.
To apply for this position, please send your resume, cover letter, transcript (unofficial is acceptable), and signed application to Internships@nysed.gov with the code (OCE-SP27-4) in your subject line. Applications must be signed by your campus coordinator. Failure to send complete applications or follow the instructions will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
