Student Volunteer Positions available in
NIST Research Library
Gaithersburg, MD
Summer 2016
The NIST Research Library http://www.nist.gov/nvl/ is looking for two students for the Student Volunteer
Program (SVP) at NIST; this is an unpaid position for the summer. Volunteers must be at least age 16.
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Library Aid – to assist with special projects in the Research Library. Projects include participating
in an Archival Journal Study by measuring stacks space for deaccessioning and reallocation of
books and journals; updating the Library’s Online Catalog and Electronic Resources Management
System (ERMS). Experience in working/volunteering in libraries before a plus!
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IT Technician – assist with installing and tools and services in the Library’s Innovation Corner and
Emerging Tech Bar. Introduce new tools, such as the Sprout, Electronic Lab Notebook, data
visualization SW, 3-D printers to library users and demonstrate functionality. This position
requires technical curiosity, self-motivation and communication skills to make tools work from
opening the box to installation and teaching how to use it. Great job if you like to tinker with
electronics!
If you are interested please send a brief resume to: Rosa Liu [email protected] (301)975-2787.
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within the U.S. Department of Commerce. NIST's mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial
competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance
economic security and improve our quality of life.