THE OPPORTUNITY

The Scholastic Corporate Library & Archive seeks a graduate intern for the summer 2024 semester to be an integral part of the information services team contributing to archival research on children’s paperback books and the growth of home and classroom libraries. This is a project-based position with specific deliverables due at various points during the semester, starting in June 2023 and ending in August 2023. The Intern will report to Scholastic Inc.’s Director of Information Services & Cultural Insight and will work closely with the library staff, who will help provide guidance on handling the archival collection.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Digitize relevant corporate history files, catalog, and book club flyers

• Curate and collate historic data on paperback book market

• Scan covers and record critical metadata for historic Teenage Book Club titles from Scholastic Book/Magazine Services

• Collaborate with library colleagues on draft report of findings for senior leadership, communications, marketing, publicity and social media teams

• Cataloging and database management as it relates to updating bibliographic records, data collection and entry, and file organization, using SirsiDynix Workflows, Microsoft Excel and Google drive

• Provide reference services support for the library’s Director, Senior Information Specialist and Associate Librarians

• Assist with circulation of the collection; staff the reference desk as needed

HOW YOU CAN FIT

• A high level of attention to detail; experience handling archival materials is preferred, experience digitizing fragile materials a plus

• Excellent organizational, analytical skills with attention to detail; must be comfortable working with MARC 21, LCSH, RDA, AACR2 and local controlled vocabularies and subject tags; experience with SirsiDynix Workflows is ideal

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Teams, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel – as well as Google Workplace, including Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides; excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to be flexible, work independently and prioritize workflow to meet deadlines

• Self-motivated, disciplined, commitment to quality and strong team player

• A background in publishing and/or education is helpful, but not required

• Full-time: 35 hrs/week

• Hybrid role: 60% in person, 40% virtual

To apply to the Scholastic Summer Internship Program, please apply to this Internship requisition. Please note you must include the following as attachments when you apply. 

• Current Resume (Word or PDF version)

• Cover letter that should include the following information:

​o   Your School’s Name

o   Your Major/ Degree

o   Graduation Date

o   Brief description of the skills you hope to contribute and gain as a Scholastic Intern

  * While we appreciate your interest in Scholastic, only students under consideration will be contacted.

WHO WE ARE

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services  that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online.  True to its mission of 100+ years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.

Submit specified application materials to nmalave@scholastic.com.