Summer 2026 Intern Library & Researcher Information Services

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Summer 2026 Intern Library & Researcher Information Services atUL Research Institutes, based in our Evanston, Illinois, office. The information and library science intern will provide support and guidance to enable users to navigate the library’s collections and services effectively. Students interested in learning more about supporting scientists in a research organization are excellent candidates for this role. Students with experience or education in library research support, data science, or STEM research are encouraged to apply.

UL Research Institutes:

At UL Research Institutes (ULRI), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

What you’ll learn and achieve:

As the Summer 2026 Intern Library & Researcher Information Services, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Assist in providing general subject-related research assistance for individuals and groups in a variety of settings

• Support ULRI research impact through bibliometric research.

• Collaboratively review library resources, services, and websites to update and present the most relevant and current information and status of services and resources.

• Support library research efforts by facilitating connections between library programs and researchers

• Effectively manage communications, assess inquiries, and respond appropriately.

• Assist in internal outreach and marketing-related activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What makes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• Positive and collaborative, strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others across the organization.

• Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills

• Problem-solving and project management skills to identify issues and concerns as they arise and recommend practical improvement solutions. 

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Proven track record of being able to work collaboratively with others.

• Ability to take direction and show initiative.

• Proficient in Office 365 and able to learn new software applications.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student status pursuing a library and information science career.

• Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and managing time appropriately.

• Interest or experience in STEM research.

• Proficient in Office 365 and able to learn new software applications.

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

Our affiliate, UL Solutions, stands alongside us in working for a safer and more sustainable world.  UL Solutions conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools, for customers around the world.

Learn more about us and the offered benefits, visit our websites at UL.org and ULSE.org.

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