Internship

Library – & Museum Intern

Archive

Posted on 2/11/2025

OCLC

OCLC

1,001-5,000 employees

No salary listed

Dublin, OH, USA

Hybrid position with some remote work possible if pre-approved.

Category
Education
Requirements
  • Students must currently be enrolled in a LIS, Archives or Museum studies graduate level program.
Responsibilities
  • Enhance existing metadata of OCLC Archive records stored in the OCLC Archive digital repository using CONTENTdm and within WorldCat. This may include editing existing or creating new cataloging records of archive collection items.
  • Retrospective editing subject authorities of OCLC Archive entries in CONTENTdm utilizing authority-controlled vocabulary. This may include adding new entries to the controlled vocabulary.
  • Correct links in the OCLC WorldCat knowledge base to connect CONTENTdm entries with records in the OCLC Library’s catalog.
  • Assist archive/library staff with OCLC Archive’s donations backlog by prepping and digitizing analog documents using a digital scanner and adding/enhancing metadata before importing digital documents into the OCLC Digital ARCHIVE (using CONTENTdm). This may include conducting brief inventories of archive documents.
  • Work with the Corporate Archivist to pull/prep background information and items for a new OCLC Museum exhibit.
  • Learn to search digital archived sources to locate potential objects for assembling potential new exhibits.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dublin, Ireland

Founded

1967

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What believers are saying

  • OCLC's CloudLibrary received Platinum recognition in the 2025 Modern Library Awards.
  • OCLC is ranked first in DEI strategies among midsize global organizations.
  • OCLC's acquisition of JJH Consulting expands its influence in the higher education sector.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges may arise from OCLC's acquisition of JJH Consulting.
  • OCLC Meridian may face resistance from libraries used to MARC-based cataloging.
  • OCLC's expansion into ERP services may increase competition with established providers.

What makes OCLC unique

  • OCLC's CloudLibrary offers a wide variety of digital content through libraries.
  • OCLC Meridian enables libraries to create and connect linked data entities.
  • OCLC's acquisition of JJH Consulting enhances its ERP advisory services for higher education.

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