What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Science Internship position at MGA?
About The Job
Are you a forward-thinking library science graduate student seeking to apply your academic knowledge? The MGA's specialized private library invites you to join our team for a career-enhancing internship experience that will distinguish your resume and potentially fulfill your graduate program requirements. This distinctive opportunity offers hands-on experience in library digitization, professional cataloging, and research services.
Professional Development Benefits
You'll develop sought-after professional competencies in metadata architecture, digital preservation techniques, archival management, and research methodologies while working with our historical collection at our Library headquarters in Elmsford, NY. This experience can translate to in-demand skills that future employers seek.
What You'll Do
- Continue the digitization initiative for MGA's historical documents and photographic collections.
- Continue implementation of professional archival organizational systems.
- Contribute to the management of the MGA's digital repository infrastructure
- Update metadata where needed.
- Oversee periodical management, preservation and digitization.
- Collaborate on special projects, offering diverse experience.
- Conduct research supporting The Met Golfer magazine publications.
- Engage in additional professional library science practices.
What We're Looking For
- Current enrollment in an ALA-accredited MLIS program or relevant library experience.
- Demonstrated research methodology skills with capacity for independent project management.
- Background in digital preservation best practices and archival standards.
- Technology proficiency including Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and adaptability to specialized information systems.
- Experience with digital collection management and institutional repositories
- Exceptional attention to detail with project management capabilities.
- Knowledge of Soutron Global library management system is advantageous but not required.
This professional development opportunity is an unpaid internship designed to provide valuable experience for emerging library professionals seeking an initial hands-on experience and/or course credit. We offer flexible hybrid arrangements with consideration for fully remote work for exceptional candidates.
ABOUT THE MGA: The Metropolitan Golf Association (MGA), founded in 1897, is one of the nation’s oldest and largest amateur golf associations, serving more than 500 member clubs and 165,000 golfers in the greater Metropolitan New York Area. The MGA is a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of core services such as: handicapping, course rating, an award-winning magazine (The Met Golfer), and conducts some of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious regional championships. The charitable arm of the Association, the MGA Foundation provides life-changing opportunities through the game of golf in the Met Area. The MGA is an Allied Golf Association of the USGA and promotes the best interests of the game of golf.
At the MGA, we recognize that fostering an environment where everyone feels respected and included is essential for driving creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are committed to advancing diversity and inclusion within our organization and the sport of golf.
For more information on the MGA and MGA Foundation, please visit www.mgagolf.org.
