Digital Library Development Intern

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA Full-time Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations

Posted on April 17, 2024

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Digital Library Development Intern

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

Posted Job Title
Digital Library Development Intern

Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary
Digital Library Development is providing a career development opportunity for undergraduate students who are interested in software development, data analytics, and quality assurance in an academic library environment. The Digital Library Development intern will be a member of the cross-functional team of focused on testing and launching the library's new discovery system. Over a period of 12 weeks, they will work closely with developers, metadata specialists, data analysts, user researchers, and librarians to evaluate the new system's usability and validate its core functionality

Job Description

- Evaluate system usability against core tasks and performance metrics

- Participate in user testing sessions together with user researchers to aid design decisions

- Run and modify automated testing scripts

- Review and analyze user-submitted feedback

- Create and interpret usage reports based on system logs and analytics data - Observe and learn from libraries staff in different roles

Qualifications:

-Current enrollment in an undergraduate program in computer science, data science, or related field

- Strong organizational skills

- Excellent attention to detail

- Experience and facility with spreadsheets, data processing tools, and programming/scripting preferred

- Familiarity with analytics tools like Google Analytics and usability research methods preferred

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
University Library

Pay Range
$7.25 - $15.00 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Van-Pelt-Library/Digital-Library-Development-Intern_JR00088456

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