Research Technical Information Center Internship

About the Company

Established nearly two centuries ago, FM is a leading mutual insurance company whose capital, scientific research capability, and engineering expertise are solely dedicated to property risk management and the resilience of its policyholder-owners. These owners, who share the belief that the majority of property loss is preventable, represent many of the world’s largest organizations, including one of every four Fortune 500 companies. They work with FM to better understand the hazards that can impact their business continuity to make cost-effective risk management decisions, combining property loss prevention with insurance protection.

About the Role

As a Technical Information Center/Library Information Studies Intern, you will experience working in a corporate library setting and assist in inventorying and processing a variety of TIC material, including internal company publications, reports, serial holdings, and historical materials. The focus of the collection is primarily engineering and research. You will also gain extensive experience working with the FM Historical Collection, which dates back to the founding of the company in 1835 and includes print, bound materials, photographs, art, and artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Locating and organizing collections of publications
• Arranging and boxing items for storage and labeling archival materials
• Scanning documents and uploading files to digital collections
• Arranging, photographing, and describing materials
• Assisting with various database cleanup projects
• Other responsibilities as needed

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s in Library and Information Services/Studies (required; preference given to students with a focus in Archival Studies)
• Detail-oriented
• Electronic cataloging skills
• Good communication skills
• Strong desire to learn about features and functions of corporate libraries
• Must be able to lift boxes weighing up to 35 pounds, bend, and climb