INTERN - Library Services and Knowledge Management
Organizational Context
The Library Services Section of the UN Library & Archives Geneva is seeking up to six interns. This role offers an opportunity to gain experience in library collection management, research support, and reference work within a multicultural intergovernmental organization. Interns will contribute to library products and services, gaining insight into UN and international Geneva agendas.
Job Purpose
This internship aims to provide motivated individuals with practical experience in library services and knowledge management at the UN Library & Archives Geneva. Interns will support the Library Services Section by managing collections, conducting research for library products, and potentially assisting with reference services. The role is designed to offer exposure to international library operations, UN-related research, and the functioning of a multicultural intergovernmental organization, fostering a deeper understanding of global issues and the UN's role.
Responsibilities
Contribute to managing library collections and conducting research to support library products and services. Provide metadata for the Library’s collections and research outputs. Participate in reference services within the UN Library Geneva reading rooms. Engage in legal research as needed. Support various projects and tasks within the Library Services team. Focus areas may include major UN conferences, the International Law Commission, or unique heritage collections.
Work Experience
This is an internship role; therefore, specific prior work experience is not explicitly required beyond academic qualifications. The focus is on gaining experience in library services, collection management, and research within an international organization.
Skills
Research skills, collection management, metadata creation, reference services, legal research, fluency in spoken and written English, knowledge of French (desirable), knowledge of an additional official UN language (advantage).