Cataloging Librarian Intern
Work for Indiana
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About the Indiana Department of Transportation:
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.
Location: This position is located in INDOT's Central Office, Indianapolis.
Role Overview: As the Cataloging Librarian Intern you will create and manage a cataloging system for railroad documents that are housed in an Oracle-based system. There are more than 4,000 documents in this cataloging project that will include Passenger Rail, Reference Materials, Code Administration, and Grants. The project can be used as a practicum or capstone project and is eligible for academic credit as LIS 606 for those enrolled in the IUPUI Library Sciences program.
About the Job:
This position will serve as a Library Services Seasonal Worker for the Multimodal Division of the Indiana Department of Transportation. The seasonal worker will be responsible for a variety of division projects and support. The objective of the position is to provide a valuable learning experience, as well as to assist the agency in completing their assignments and responsibilities. The successful applicant will report to Venetta Keefe.
A Day in the Life:
- Seeking a second year Technical Services or Archival Management library science student to complete an information service project for the Rail Service (RPO) Department. The selected candidate will create a cataloguing system for rail documents including Passenger Rail, Reference Materials, Code Administration and Grants. There are more than 4,000 documents in this cataloging project.
- The Rail Programs office is the regulatory department for the rail industry in the state, and as such has a statutory responsibility to maintain certain documents and records.
- Project can be used as a practicum or capstone project and is eligible for academic credit as LIS 606
- Other duties as assigned.
What You'll Need for Success:
- Working towards a master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences with a Technical Services, Archives Management, or related specialization
- Relevant work experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of the mission and role of INDOT (provided)
- Basic understanding of state policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
- Knowledge of state government structure, administrative procedures, and the legislative process
- Ability to research, draft, and edit data and reports.
- Analytical skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects.
- Ability to operate computer programs. (Will want specific program here; we’ll make it clear they can learn the interface, but they already need basic skills with database design)
- Good research and writing skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills suitable for a wide variety of contacts
- Confidence and ability to learn on the job and adapt quickly to changing circumstances
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.