Library Intern Job Opening at American College of Surgeons in Chicago, IL

The Library Intern will provide basic library support for the Member Services Division of the American College of Surgeons.

This project entails creating a bibliography of hundreds of books in the history of medicine and surgery in three separate American College of Surgeons (ACS) book collections as the first step in making decisions about their proper disposition. Subject analysis and/or classification may be involved as the project proceeds.

The ideal intern will have a strong interest and experience in the Library world. In this internship you will gain hands-on experience working with the American College of Surgeons. You will be paired with a senior staff member and learn the ins and outs of working for a member-based surgical association. We're looking for candidates who are curious, proactive and able to work independently. You'll be most successful if you're comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-capacity environment and have excellent organization skills.

This project will last for about three months with a possible extension.

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:00AM-4:15PM (one to two days per week with flexibility)

Required:

• Ability to follow directions and to work quickly but carefully
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good typing skills
• Good database searching skills
• Ability to handle fragile old books with proper care
• Flexibility in scheduling work time

Preferred:

• Cataloging coursework or experience
• Experience with data entry in Inmagic DBTextWorks, FileMaker, or other database software

Physical/Work Environment- Fast paced with significant people interaction. No lifting over 20 pounds, occasional reaching bending carrying and stooping. Normal office environment with long hours in front of the computer.

Send a cover letter, resume, and up to three references to:

Susan Rishworth, Archivist

American College of Surgeons

633 N. Saint Clair St.

Chicago, IL 60611

No phone calls, please

The American College of Surgeons is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to humanresourcesdepartment@facs.org or call (312) 202-5000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Please Note: There is no need to formally apply for this position on this website.

Simply send your resume and cover letter directly to Susan Rishworth