Intern, Library

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority • Chelsea, MA

7d • $23 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment? Join the MWRA team! We deliver some of the nation's highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference-in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Summary:
The Library of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority is seeking an Intern to assist the Library Supervisor in the following activities:
creating a metadata object description schema (MODS) for historical photographs in preparation for digitization
classifying, weeding, and digitizing an extensive research file collection
assisting in the daily operation of a small, governmental Special Library.

Requirements

• Enrollment in an ALA-accredited Library and Information Science Master's degree program.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-developed organizational skills with a thorough attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Internship duration: May - December

Responsibilities

• Gather and record metadata for historic photograph digitization project in MODS.
• Organize, classify and digitize print documents from a print research files collection.
• Learn daily library operations in a special library setting.
• Serve a wide variety of personnel in reference requests as needed.
• Provide additional support to Library Supervisor as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern