I have two internships available in Chicago (although telecommuting is a possibility) for a student or recent graduate, with all funds to be expended before September 1. One intern would prepare a content inventory and analysis of the web materials controlled by the ALA offices, with the final deliverable being an information architecture plan that integrates the materials into the right place on the website by topic. The right person for the position would be able to think analytically about concepts and the relationships between them, and would be able to learn our CMS and make some of the most significant changes with my assistance. The second intern would reorganize materials for one of our most popular areas according to a plan that has already been developed.

During July 9-14, the first intern would assist with a series of one on one website usability tests with members, in conjunction with our 11 division webmasters and me. There may also be some additional accessibility testing with members who have various disabilities. The selected intern might be asked to analyze and summarize the findings.

The positions would probably pay $15 an hour, and one is part and the other full time (35 hours a week) from mid-May to late August. If you are interested, send me a resume and a cover letter that speaks to your ability to do this type of work, even if the skills are transferable ones from other experience.

Louise Gruenberg
American Library Association
lgruenberg@ala.org