Library Tech Program Students Intern with Pasadena Digital History Collaboration

Pasadena City College Shatford Library, Pasadena Public Library and the Pasadena Museum of History are working together in a collaboration to digitize Pasadena's historical resources using CONTENTdm software. The project is known as the Pasadena Digital History Collaboration.

The PCC Foundation awarded a grant (written by PCC Library Technician Jared Burton) to fund a workshop for 10 PCC Library Technology Program students and graduates, which served as a catalyst for an internship designed to provide experience in digital asset management using OCLC’s CONTENTdm software. The paid internship started in September and will run for 12 weeks during the Fall semester. The program meets on Saturday mornings at the library and is taught by PCC Librarian Linda Stewart, formerly of OCLC. In addition to gaining experience with digital asset management software, interns are becoming skilled at scanning photographic material and creating metadata to aid in discovery and management of these special materials. Carol Cooper, PCC Cataloger, has also contributed to the project by reviewing samples of the work done by the interns and establishing subject headings for the photo descriptions.

The images that the interns are working on will be added to the online database of photos, which you can view for free at http://www.pasadenadigitalhistory.com/. This collaboration offers a chance for the public to view rare photographs depicting Pasadena’s rich history, and the internship provides our Library Tech Program students the opportunity to acquire valuable and marketable skills as they enter the library field.




Library Tech Jared Burton with Files of Historic Photos for the Digital History Collaboration



Linda Stewart Working with Students

LT Progam Students Working Hard

Linda Stewart Working with LT Progam Students

University of the West Library Chinese Cataloging Internship

The University of the West Library has an internship opportunity for students who are interested on learning Chinese cataloging. Internships for credit require enrollment in LIB 106 Field Practice and 6 additional units at PCC.

If you are interested please contact:

Ling-Ling Kuo, Librarian, University of the West Library
1409 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA
(626) 571-8811 x. 135

JPL Summer Internship - Librarian

This one is very cool folks - it is a summer internship position at the Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena. This is an extract from the JPL website:

As a Summer Intern in the Library, Archives, & Records Section, will review and select Cassini material of interest to the public from websites and news releases as well as from project personnel. Under supervision, prepare and organize the material per the Planetary Data System (PDS) standards, verify the content of the archive with assistance from PDS personnel, and deliver it to the PDS. Will input data using a variety of applications. Assist with photocopying, scanning, and digitization projects. Perform other clerical duties in support of records, archives, and library activities.

Required Skills:

BA/BS degree with 0-5 years experience. Current enrollment in library, archives, or records graduate program. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Excellent computer-based skills and good judgment. Good oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Interest in archives and/or records management. Ability to work effectively in team environment.

Desired Skills: Knowledge of information architecture and retrieval practices, records retention and archival practices. Familiarity with the Cassini mission and with the Planetary Data System (PDS) standards. Experience with and understanding of electronic document management systems.

If you are interested you can submit your resume at the career section of the JPL website.

Specific Job Info:
Date Posted: 5/27/08
Job Code: N401
Category: College Internships
Job Family: Student Support
Requisition Number: 7636