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Join OCLC as a UX Accessibility Intern this summer and gain hands-on experience in enhancing product accessibility while working on innovative AI projects.

Responsibilities: Intern responsibilities include evaluating product interfaces for accessibility compliance, conducting user research, collaborating with design teams, and participating in an AI capstone project.

Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving abilities, familiarity with accessibility guidelines, and AI technology experience are required.

Qualifications: Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant degree program; software development experience is a plus, along with an interest in library science.

Location: Position based in Dublin, Ohio with a hybrid work environment.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $15 - $25.

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The Job Details are as follows:

This internship is anything but ordinary. If that’s what you’re looking for, keep reading. We are looking for a UX Accessibility Intern to join our team from May 19 to August 8. This is a full-time role during our summer hours, offering a hybrid work environment with three days in-office at our headquarters in Dublin, Ohio.

You will participate in consultations with UX/UI designers, UX researchers, and the QA team to ensure accessibility is integrated into user interface updates. Your work will help enhance product accessibility for thousands of library members in over 100 countries. You'll also participate in a dynamic AI capstone project, exploring innovative solutions and contributing to our AI strategy. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience and make a meaningful impact!

Responsibilities

Intern responsibilities will focus on evaluating OCLC product interfaces’ conformance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, but may also include:

• Involvement in end user research to explore, uncover, and analyze user requirements
• Collaboration with senior user experience designer(s)
• Working with product development, user experience, and user research teams to flag potential accessibility issues  
• Participating in user story reviews to ensure that all aspects of accessibility requirements are identified
• Participation on one or more teams on small to medium sized projects as an accessibility resource.
• Participate in a dynamic AI capstone project, exploring innovative solutions and contributing to our AI strategy.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be currently enrolled as students at the time of the internship.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytic skills 
• Strong familiarity with accessibility guidelines and best practices
• Experience with AI technologies, including practical application in projects or coursework.
• Excellent team-interaction skills 

Desired, but not required

• Software development experience or exposure (for team collaboration)
• Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Library or Information Sciences, or a User Experience related discipline 
• An interest in library science and/or reading technologies

We strive to make the application process as simple as possible. We also welcome applications from people with nontraditional backgrounds with transferable skills. Please don’t rule yourself out! If you need accommodations in any step of the process, contact accessibility@oclc.org, with the job title + “accommodation request” in the subject line. 

Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

ADA/EAA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.