The Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI) has an opening for a one to two-semester graduate internship.
The Qualitative Analysis Research Intern provides current library school students with hands-on experience in anthropological research. Working closely with PALNI’s Information Fluency Coordinators and a three member task force, the person in this role will code data from tests of an information needs assessment study taking place among PALNI institutions throughout 2018 and 2019. Additionally, there will be limited opportunities for the intern to go onsite to PALNI schools to conduct the tests in person.
PALNI
PALNI (see http://www.palni.edu) is a 25 year old organization which has a strong track record of providing its 24 institutions with library information systems and related technologies. PALNI has moved to virtual offices with all systems hosted in the cloud. In July 2014, PALNI moved to OCLC’s WMS and WorldCat Discovery Services. PALNI has committed to exploring “deep collaboration” amongst the 24 private colleges, universities, and seminaries. See the PALNI shared values and strategic plan, and PALNI organizational chart for more information about PALNI.
COMPENSATION
- This internship is a one or two semester position, with a maximum of 60 hours per academic year. Intern is provided with the following:
- Hourly Pay of $15/hour
- No other benefits are offered for this position
DUTIES
- Use Dedoose software to code data produce by this study.
- Visit PALNI schools and conduct informaton needs assessment methods.
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent project management, analytical skills, oral and written communication skills, works well under pressure, meets deadlines, follows detailed instructions, and self accountable for assignments and goals.
- Ability to travel when necessary
- Ideally, the candidate is enrolled in a master’s of information/library science program or related field
- Highly desiered: Reserach Methods or other Anthrpological classwork
TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter and resume/vita via email to PALNI Information Fluency Coordinators, Ruth Szpunar and Eric Bradley at infocoordinators@palni.edu. Procedural questions may also be directed to infocoordinators@palni.edu. In the cover letter, tell us how your experience relates to this position and explain your experience or interest in library collaboration and anthropological research.
Review of applications will begin on April 16, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled.
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