Description:

The American Planning Association Library seeks a student intern for the 
Fall 2009 semester. This internship in APA’s Washington D.C. office 
provides a unique opportunity for an MLS student to gain experience in a 
variety of facets of special librarianship. The Library serves research, 
policy, and outreach staff engaged in cutting-edge projects in service 
of urban & regional planners and the planning profession.

We are looking for a tech-savvy, creative, hardworking individual eager 
to help us jump-start our Library’s collection and improve service.

The intern will have the opportunity to contribute to several projects, 
including:
• Development, inventory, and cataloguing of a core print collection for 
the DC office.
• Library space planning and user studies.
• Collection development initiatives serving our National Centers for 
Planning (Green Communities Research Center, Hazards Planning Research 
Center, and Planning & Community Health Research Center)

Qualifications:

Student must be currently enrolled in an MLS degree program or a recent 
graduate. Academic background or interest in social sciences, urban 
planning, public health or related fields preferred. Knowledge of 
Library of Congress Classification, AACR2 cataloguing standards, and 
ability to learn APA’s own classification system required. Excellent 
organizational, communication, and writing skills and the ability to 
work independently are required.

Schedule & Salary:

This position is an unpaid learning opportunity. The schedule is 
flexible depending upon the student’s course schedule and the 
requirements of the student’s university.

To apply:

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and list of 3 professional or 
academic references via email to Rana Salzmann at [log in to unmask]

For more information, please visit the Library website at: 
http://www.planning.org/library/index.htm

The intern will be based in the Washington, D.C. office located at 1776 
Massachusetts Avenue, NW.