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Library
Diversity Graduate Intern Position Description (2001-2002)
The Oberlin College Library invites applications for the position
of Library Diversity Graduate Intern. This full-time (40 hours
per week), one-year appointment begins July 15, 2001, and reports
to the Library Diversity Intern Program Co-Director. The internship
is funded by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library
Services (IMLS), a federal agency that fosters innovation, leadership
and a lifetime of learning.
Responsibilities: The Oberlin College Library's Diversity
Graduate Internship is intended to increase representation in
the library profession from members of underrepresented groups,
which include African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Latino/Hispanic-Americans
and Native Americans. The one-year internship will provide the
opportunity for the intern to be exposed to various aspects of
academic librarianship, with hands-on experience in most areas
of the College Library's operations, including the workings of
public and technical services, as well as library administration.
The Graduate Intern will be introduced to the various departments
and operations and will perform project-oriented tasks in areas
of special interest. The Graduate Intern will work closely with
the Diversity (undergraduate) Fellows Program and help promote
the library and the field of librarianship to the diverse Oberlin
College student body. Additional responsibilities include, but
are not limited to, the following:
Essential Job Functions:
- Participate in the basic operations of many areas of the Oberlin
College Library system.
- Participate in and assist with arrangements for IMLS Diversity
Fellows Program activities.
- Design and lead outreach activities aimed at promoting the
library and the profession to a diverse student population.
- Collaborate with other library staff to develop and deliver
presentations related to the Oberlin College / IMLS Diversity
Program, as appropriate.
- Write articles about the Oberlin College / IMLS Diversity
Program for an Oberlin College Library publication, as appropriate.
- Attend a professional conference - such as the American Library
Association.
- Serve as a member of the Oberlin College Diversity Committee.
- Create and assemble special exhibits highlighting a collection
of the Oberlin College Library, as appropriate.
- Complete tasks/projects in various departments, for example:
- Assist with Library Instruction program.
- Work with faculty and students in building and maintaining
existing student resource centers.
- Utilize foreign language skill (if available) in the cataloging
of materials.
- Assist with the research and writing of an article for
a professional publication.
Requirements: Oberlin College graduate; interest in pursuing
librarianship as a career; ability to work well independently
and with others; excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous library experience
and/or recent participant of the Oberlin College / IMLS Diversity
Fellows Program; member of an underrepresented group in the field
of librarianship; previous experience dealing with diversity issues;
computer skills; foreign language skills.
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