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Position Title:	Music Library Internship
Institution:	National Public Radio
General Information:	Eligibility: A candidate must be a graduate student; an undergraduate student; or have graduated from college within twelve months of beginning the internship. Interns are expected to work between 20 and 40 hours a week during an 8-to-10 week internship period. Internships are offered during the Summer, Fall, and Winter/Spring semesters. Interns may receive academic credit if an agreement is made between the NPR Human Resources Department and the intern's college or university. All interns are subject to the applicable NPR employee rules, including its Employment Dispute Resolution Policy. The NPR Music Library provides production and reference services for NPR programs and staff and is involved with music use for NPR's daily broadcast shows, on-air promotion campaigns and special projects.
Qualifications / Requirements:	After learning a database, interns will index music CDs into NPR's music collection. Opportunities to assist with collection maintenance and music reference will be available. Candidates should be computer literate, have knowledge and/or interest in music (any type), detail oriented and able to work flexible hours. Candidate must be a library school student interested in a career in music libraries or sound cataloging.
Deadline:	For the fall program, applications are due by July 15.
Application:	Candidates must complete an application form (you'll need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print this file) submit it with a cover letter and resume. Some internship positions require additional application items, such as a writing sample. All application items must be submitted as a complete package. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Mail or fax applications to: National Public Radio Human Resources Department 635 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001 Fax - (202) 513-3047 Please direct your questions and concerns to internship@npr.org.