Dental Library Internship

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

Posted Job Title

Dental Library Internship

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

The University of Pennsylvania Dental Library seeks an energetic Intern for a one-year internship. Under the mentorship of the dental librarian, the intern will work on a variety of research projects, educational programs, and library marketing campaigns. The Dental Library operates as an integral part of the Penn Libraries system and provides cutting-edge research services and information resources for the University of Pennsylvania Dental School. This is a great opportunity for exposure to the workings of academic and specialized libraries.

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Learn about and assist with the Library's reference and consultation services to patrons.
• Learn about and assist with  Library outreach and marketing.
• Learn about and assist with librarian with development of research guides.
• Learn about and assist  librarian with research impact assessments.
• Learn about and assist with the Library's social media accounts.
• Learn about and assist with online tutorials and courseware.
• Learn about and assist with systematic reviews.
• Learn about and assist with new technologies and resources.
• Tell us your ideas for self-defined projects in your area(s) of interest!

Qualifications:

Current graduate student in an ALA-accredited Library or Information Science program or related discipline.

This is a 1 year term position.

Application Requirement:
A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.

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