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2015
Nelson Mandela Internship Program
Application Deadline:
Friday, March 6, 2014
Generously supported by Manulife Financial2015 Nelson Mandela Internship Program
Description
Generously supported by Manulife Financial, the Faculty of Information (i.e., the iSchool), in cooperation with
the Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF), is offering placements at the NMF’s Centre of Memory to help with the
design and development of a physical and virtual Mandela archives.
The NMF’s Centre of Memory Project, carrying Mr. Mandela’s personal endorsement, is committed to document
and disseminate information about, and to contribute to, on-going struggles for justice—in particular those to
which Mr. Mandela and his comrades dedicated their lives. The Centre is supporting this mandate by building a
public resource with four user interfaces:
1. A web-based portal to materials all over the world relating to Mr. Mandela’s life and work—using
leading edge electronic technologies (a global virtual archives);
2. A readily accessible collection of archival and related materials located at Constitution Hill—as a site of
excellence integrated with the Hill’s range of heritage and tourist services (a physical archive);
3. A diverse, innovative public education and outreach program—including publication series, traveling
exhibitions, study and internship projects; and
4. An integrated Nelson Mandela Foundation knowledge management resource feeding into and enriching
all NMF programs and projects.
As part of the third goal, the Centre of Memory has established an internship program to enable young people
and students from around the world to contribute to this fundamentally important enterprise. Interns live in
Johannesburg for 3 months, and undertake a variety of projects supporting the work of the Centre.
Objectives of the Internship
The Internship Program provides an opportunity for students to receive international work experience directly
related to their field of study. Students will also gain a profound understanding of the role that museums,
archives and libraries can play as agents for social justice and universal equality.
The visibility and significance of the project provides students with a once-in-a-lifetime experience to assist in
making the vision of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory a reality. Students will gain invaluable insights into
South African history and culture, and into the impact of oppression and inequality, the anti-apartheid
movement, social justice, and the continuing walk to freedom.
Duration
The internship will last 3 months during the period between May – mid-August.
Summer 2015 Project
Assisting with the policies and processes for the Reading Room, including the accessioning of new
books and shelving.
Assisting with systematic metadata capture for digitised material. This will be done at item level on
ICA-atom or Atom 2.
Assisting with metadata capture for the photograph collection. The intern will assist in deciding how
and what platform for this should be utilised.
Assisting with the Awards Collection audit and creating images where necessary
Assisting with the Gifts Collection preservation and creating images where necessary
Participating in dialogue programmes. These are workshops/seminars on pertinent issues, and
includes the Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture
Assisting with Mandela Day activities. International Mandela Day has continuous programmes, and
culminates in activities on and around July 18.
Nelson Mandela Internship Program 1 Assisting with guided tours of the exhibition “Life and time of Nelson Mandela”.
Assisting with any other projects that may be in place by the time the intern commences work.
Mentoring a disadvantaged South African student intern.
Please note that these are not in particular order of priority on what the intern will be doing but are areas
identified of what the intern will potentially be working on. It will also not be possible to do everything
listed in the 3 month period. A more concrete work plan will be discussed with the intern.
Eligibility Criteria
Any MI and Museum Studies student enrolled in the program, on a full or part time basis, may submit an
application for the Nelson Mandela Internship Program.
Given the 2015 scope, students in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
Archives and Records Management
Information Systems Design
Knowledge Management and Information Management
Library and Information Science
In addition, candidates must:
Have completed the majority of required MI/MMSt course requirements by April 2015.
Have completed between 7-8 courses by April 2015, but no more than 12.
Have achieved at least an A- grade average over all their graduate courses at the Faculty.
Be up to date with course assignments at the point the internship starts.
Knowledge of metadata and description of photographs is highly desirable.
Submit a statement of interest and an up-to-date résumé. The statement of interest should be between
1,000 and 1,500 words.
Provide the names of two referees the Awards Committee may contact.
Be enrolling for the fall session immediately upon their return.
Do a presentation upon returning from the internship.
Recipient will be asked to discuss and share their experience via social media, photographs, a
post-internship report, video, and publicity for the placement.
Attend a Pre-Departure Orientation Workshop offered by the University’s Safety Abroad Department.
Have a valid passport.
Be available for the period the internship lasts (three months between the period of May to mid-August)
Be in good health (the NMF requires a medical certificate) and undertake to obtain appropriate
immunizations and arrange for travel/health/life insurance, as well as arranging travel to South Africa
and satisfying all visa requirements. The iSchool will provide help/guidance whenever possible.
Number of internships available: One (1) internship
Funding
Intern will receive a stipend in the amount of Cnd $4,400 to cover the cost of travel and living expenses for three
months. In the event that airfare is provided by the University, its cost will be deducted from the stipend
mentioned above. In addition, the NMF will cover accommodation during the internship.
How to Apply
Interested students who meet the above eligibility requirements are requested to fill out the enclosed
application and submit it to the Careers Officer, Isidora Petrovic, no later than Friday, March 6, 2015. The
selected candidates will be interviewed on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
Nelson Mandela Internship Program 22015 Nelson Mandela Internship Program
Application Form
Name: Student No:
Address:
Please circle as appropriate:
Legal Status: Canadian Citizen Landed Immigrant Visa
Program: MI MMSt
Current Status: Full-time Part-time
Required courses completed in the Fall Term:
Course Grade Course Grade
1. 3.
2. 4.
Provide the names of two referees the Awards Committee may contact:
1. Name:
Phone: Email:
2. Name:
Phone: Email:
Nelson Mandela Internship Program 3Checklist of items to be submitted:
Completed application form
Statement of Interest – A brief statement, between 1,000 and 1,500 words, describing your professional
objectives and how this experience would contribute to their attainment.
Resume – An up-to-date resume that includes your education and training, employment record, if any,
any awards you may have won, etc.
Please initial on each line below:
I understand that by submitting this application, I will:
____ return a signed copy of the Consent Form and Release from Liability to be sent to me, should I be
selected for the internship, within 3 business days of receiving it,
____ attend a Pre-Departure Orientation Workshop offered by the University’s Safety Abroad Department,
____ be enrolling for the fall session immediately upon my return from the internship,
____ do a presentation and video based on my experience as requested by the Awards Committee,
____ comply with all requirements as outlined under the Eligibility Criteria on page 2 of this application
package.
Signature: Date:
Email: @mail.utoronto.ca
DEADLINE: Friday, March 6, 2015
Please submit completed applications to:
Awards Committee
c/o Isidora Petrovic, Careers Officer
Room 410, Inforum, Claude Bissell building
Faculty of Information, University of Toronto
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