The U-M Anime Club has submitted Mini Grant applications in the past for support (to help members develop skills mostly and to fund social events); this is an active student group. The anime titles in the collection seem to be well-represented (heavily weighted towards Japanese titles), but no intentional assessment has been made in many years. Drawing attention to the existence of the Askwith collection, and this genre in particular, would contribute to the understanding of our collection stewardship and could feed into Phase 2 of the media services design planning. Partnership with a campus student organization and/or an art and design instructor on a programmatic event or series would demonstrate our collaboration supporting student learning, while demonstrating the Askwith Media Library mission.

Students are also required to complete this library specific application.

Eligibility

Upper undergraduate or graduate students in any school or college are eligible for this internship.

Requirements 

• Available to work on-site during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, during various parts of the project

• Some familiarity communicating research findings through reports, presentations, recordings, and/or outreach events (e.g. through course requirements, student group activities, etc.)

• Interest in anime and academic research 

• Ability to work independently, and with initiative

• Commitment to attend training sessions, meetings, program events, etc. 

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in the application of problem solving and time management

• Interest in libraries and library collections

• Interest in art & design or interest in film studies