33.679, Internships: General Linguistics; Research: Bibliographic Database Intern, MLA International Bibliography, Remote

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Subject: 33.679, Internships: General Linguistics; Research: Bibliographic Database Intern, MLA International Bibliography, Remote

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Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 21:37:23
From: Gregory Grazevich [ggrazevich at mla.org]
Subject: General Linguistics; Research: Bibliographic Database Intern, MLA International Bibliography, Remote

 

University or Organization: Modern Language Association of America
Department: Bibliographic Information Services
Type of Work: Research

Linguistic Field(s): General Linguistics

Compensation: Paid $960 biweekly
Minimum Education Level: BA
Special Qualifications: Candidates should possess strong organizational, writing, and research skills and be comfortable working with Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and Google Sheets. Particular attention will be paid to candidates with a demonstrated interest in languages, literature, the humanities, or library and information studies. 


Description:
The Modern Language Association (MLA) seeks an intern for summer 2022 to
assist with research, testing, and administrative tasks relating to the MLA
International Bibliography, the leading database for research in world
languages and literatures, linguistics, film, folklore, and writing studies.

Reporting principally to the publisher of the MLA International Bibliography,
the intern will search for and update information on publishers, journals, and
authors; analyze and update MLA bibliographic data; assist with usability and
error testing on library platforms; and perform related work as needed.
Interns also receive an overview of the indexing process. 

Candidates should possess strong organizational, writing, and research skills
and be comfortable working with Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and Google
Sheets. Particular attention will be paid to candidates with a demonstrated
interest in languages, literature, the humanities, or library and information
studies.

The bibliographic database intern will work remotely and will receive a $960
stipend every other week for the ten-week internship. The intern will work
with staff members and participate in regular video conferences, communicating
with team members through e-mail, documents shared on Google Drive, and our
online editorial system. To apply, please send a résumé and cover letter by 25
March to SummerBISintern at mla.org.


Application Deadline: 25-Mar-2022

Contact Information:
	Samantha Bowens
	Email: sbowens at mla.org


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