[LIBJOBS] Internship Opportunity at Marvel Entertainment, Inc. in NYC

Library & Inventory Intern

Marvel Entertainment, Inc.

 

Marvel Entertainment, Inc. is looking for current MLIS students interested in an internship for school credit (you must be earning school credit to be eligible).  Potential candidates must be local to or able to commute to New York City.  Please do not respond to this e-mail--interested candidates should apply online:  http://www.marvel.com/company/webinterns.htm?concentration=inventory.  Please feel free to re-post.

 

Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to assist with the inventory, the re-organization, and the cataloging of items in Marvel’s library.  The Library & Inventory Intern will be responsible for cataloging books and mixed media according to Marvel’s standards.  Cataloged items will be re-organized in the library according to the standards agreed upon by the Publishing Department and the Archivist.  This position requires great attention to detail, superior organizational skills, ability to work independently with little supervision and the ability to lift 30-40 pounds.  This internship is within the Publishing Department and is unpaid, but qualifies for school credit.

 

Responsibilities

1.  Complete library inventory and catalog

• Catalog comic books, trades, and bound volumes for inclusion in a searchable database according to standards
• Cataloging and filing new material every week
• Checking books in and out of the library

 

2.  Reorganization of library

• Weed any material that does not comply with retention standards
• Shelve books according to established standards and record location

 

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Library Science program
• Earning school credit for the internship
• An interest in cataloging and special collections
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision
• Must be organized, analytical, and reliable
• Must be accurate and able to ensure data integrity

 

Application Process

Please apply online http://www.marvel.com/company/webinterns.htm?concentration=inventory

 

 

Jennifer Cwiok - Archivist - Marvel Entertainment, Inc. - 417 5th Avenue - New York, NY 10016 - (212) 576-4000 x8659

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