Emory Libraries Summer Internships

Emory University Woodruff Library Resource Services Department offers a paid graduate internship in inclusive resource description focused on subject analysis of LGBTQ+ materials and the application of LGBTQ+ terminology to improve description and discoverability of LGBTQ+ library resources. Individuals from underrepresented groups who have a demonstrated interest in LGBTQ+ research or inclusive cataloging are encouraged to apply. Applicants may be graduate students in any area with interest in LGBTQ+ topics and librarianship or current MLIS students and recent graduates.

Under the supervision of experienced catalogers, the successful candidate will:

• Gain practical skills and experience in bibliographic description of Emory libraries’ materials 
• Gain understanding of practical aspects of critical cataloging 
• Gain practical experience with subject analysis of library materials and identification of areas within the library collection that could benefit from more inclusive and thoughtful subject analysis 
• Gain practical experience in assigning Homosaurus terms 
• Assist in identifying existing Library of Congress classification number ranges and subject headings that could be useful in identifying LGBTQ+ materials for additional subject analysis using Homosaurus
• Assist in developing policies, procedures and training documentation to support use of Homosaurus terms in the Emory Library catalog