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Summer Taxonomy Intern

Submitted on May 21, 2012
Library Information
Employer/Library: 
American Planning Association
Library Type: 
Special
County: 
Cook
Position Information
Job Title: 
Summer Taxonomy Intern
FT/PT: 
Part Time
Hours: 
20 hours per week to be scheduled during regular business hours (9-5, M-F)
Salary: 
$16/hour
Position Description: 

Position is approved for approx. 12 weeks (June, July, August)

Intern will assist the taxonomy manager and web editor with the following tasks:

  • Tagging priority website content in the metadata model.
  • Testing the Word template used by editors.
  • Reviewing metadata records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Troubleshooting XML issues.

Qualifications:

The successful intern will be a current student or recent graduate of a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Library Science, Information/Computer Sciences, or another relevant field. Intern will also possess: fluency with metadata concepts, XML, and RDA; ability to work independently; attention to detail; and excellent writing and copyediting skills.

Application process:

Send resume, cover letter and list of 3 professional references to Rana Salzmann, rsalzmann [at] planning [dot] org

In your cover letter, please explicitly address your past experience or education related to metadata, taxonomies, and database maintenance.

Candidates selected for interview will also take a proofreading/copyediting test.

Application Deadline: 
Open until job is filled
To Apply
Application Contact: 
Rana Salzmann
Apply To: 
Chicago, IL
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Email: 
rsalzmann@planning.org
For More Information: 
http://www.planning.org/library/index.htm