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National Service-Learning Clearinghouse

Internship  NEW!

Interested in an opportunity to use your skills to enhance a national service-learning organization?  The staff of Learn and Serve America’s National Service-Learning Clearinghouse works collaboratively to foster educational transformation, youth development, and community improvement through reference, training, and technical assistance.  This internship provides an excellent opportunity for a graduate student to be actively involved in all aspects of a non-profit special library, assisting the librarian and the rest of the staff with:

• Reference and research
• Cataloging, abstracting, indexing and classifying digital and print materials
• Collection management as directedDatabase management including data quality oversight
• Development of marketing materials and/or outreach
• Implementation of Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 initiatives
• Possible opportunity to develop/spearhead a project of special interest if it fits within the needs and priorities of the Clearinghouse.

Required Qualifications:

• Enrollment/acceptance in an ALA accredited program or other graduate programStrong computer and online searching skills.
• Strong writing and communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.

Schedule: flexible, 15-19 hours/weekPay: $12-15/hour Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to: Heather Martin, MIStLibrarianLearn and Serve America's National Service-Learning ClearinghouseAmerica's Resource for Service-Learning Information Toll-free 866-245-7378, ext. 240 Fax 831-430-9471 heatherm@etr.org www.servicelearning.org

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