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2014
Nelson Mandela Internship Program
Application Deadline:
Monday, February 24, 2014
Generously Supported By
2014 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 2014 Project
A continuing digitization program and a deacification project will feature strongly in this year’s internship, as
well as a number of public education and other special projects, including:
 metadata capture for the photograph collection and digitized material,
 participating in dialogue programs. These are workshops / seminars on pertinent issues, and include
the Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture.
 assisting with Mandela Day activities. International Mandela Day has continuous programs, and
culminates in activities on and around July 18.
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Nelson Mandela Internship Program
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assisting with guided tours of the exhibition “Life and Time of Nelson Mandela”.
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 2014 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 2014.
 Have completed between 7-8 courses by April 2014, 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 arrangement and description of fonds 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.
 To meet the requirements of reporting to the donor, Manulife Financial, recipients 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: Up to two (2) placements
Funding
Each intern will receive a stipend in the amount of Cdn $4,000 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 Registrar no later than 5 pm, Monday, February 24th, 2014.
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2014
Nelson Mandela Internship Program
Name:
Student No:
Address:
Please circle as appropriate:
Legal Status:
Can. Citizen
Landed Immigrant
Program:
MI
MMSt
Current Status: Full-time
Visa
Part-time
Required courses completed in the Fall Term:
Course
Grade
Course
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4.
Provide the names of two referees the Awards Committee may contact:
1. Name:
Phone:
Email:
2. Name:
Phone:
Email:
Checklist 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.
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Grade
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Résumé – An up-to-date résumé that includes your education and training, employment record, if
any, any awards you may have won, etc.
I understand that by submitting this application, I will:
a) 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
b) Attend a Pre-Departure Orientation Workshop offered by the University’s Safety Abroad
Department,
c) Be enrolling for the fall session immediately upon my return from the internship,
d) Do a presentation based on my experience as requested by the Awards Committee, and
Video ….
e) Comply with all requirements as outlined under the Eligibility Criteria on page 2 of this
application package.
Signature
Date
Email:
@mail.utoronto.ca
DEADLINE: 5 pm, Monday, February 24th, 2014
Please submit completed applications to:
Awards Committee
c/o Adriana Rossini
Room 211
Faculty of Information
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