Dolby Careers Corporate Library & Information Resources Project Intern

Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. The Dolby U internship program offers impactful, project-based work experience in a collaborative, creative environment where you work side by side with industry leaders. Amplify your insatiable curiosity by implementing real-world solutions that revolutionize how people communicate and how entertainment is created, delivered, and enjoyed worldwide. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits, not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work. For any student seeking to gain invaluable expertise through meaningful, personal contributions, we invite you to join us in continuing to design a future where technology meets entertainment!

The Finance & IT function works to accelerate business growth through ensuring that the company’s operations run efficiently and effectively, ultimately enabling the achievement of company goals.

Summary

Under the supervision of the Information Resources Manager at Dolby Laboratories headquarters in San Francisco, California, this internship supports the organization, access, and management of technical library resources while contributing to modernization efforts that improve accessibility, discoverability and usability. The Intern will gain hands‑on experience with cataloging, metadata enhancement, digital resource management, and the implementation of a new cloud‑based integrated library services platform.

This role offers an opportunity to develop practical skills in information organization, workflow design, and technical system configuration while working closely with experienced information technology professionals and engineers. Interns will work with both physical and digital library materials, assist with maintaining a functional and user‑friendly library space, and participate in real‑world technology‑focused projects that support Dolby’s engineering, research, and product development communities. The ideal candidate is curious, motivated to learn, and eager to explore emerging tools and technologies that support modern information access and management.

Responsibilities

1. Physical Library Support

• Assist the Information Resources Manager with maintaining the physical library space as needed, ensuring the environment is orderly, functional, and aligned with user needs.

2. Cataloging & Information Organization

• Assist the Information Resources Manager with cataloging technical library resources, including both digital and print materials, with consistent application of cataloging standards and metadata practices.


• Create and update resource guides and organizational aids that enhance discoverability.

3. Library Platform Implementation & Data Migration

• Support the implementation and configuration of a new cloud‑based integrated library services platform, including testing, workflow setup, documentation and user support materials.


• Assist with data preparation, cleanup, normalization, and migration from existing library systems to the new platform.


• Contribute to optimized workflows for catalog maintenance, circulation, resource discovery, and authentication.


• Collaborate with ATG, IT, Information & Data Solutions, and other internal teams throughout the rollout.

Qualifications (Required)

• Completion of graduate-level coursework in cataloging, information organization and/or information retrieval system design.


• Familiarity with cataloging practices, metadata standards, and technical documentation.


• Hands-on experience in a library setting performing cataloging and/or circulation maintenance activities using an Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) or integrated library system (ILS).


• Comfortable working in both physical and digital library environments.


• Basic understanding of AI and machine learning functionality, particularly in the context of information retrieval, metadata quality improvement, or workflow enhancement.

We recognize that applying to internships can be a daunting process, especially if you have not had any previous internships, or if this is a new field of interest to you. Even if you do not have previous professional experience to meet the listed qualifications, we will consider relevant project, volunteer, and extracurricular experiences, and we encourage you to include them on your resume and apply.

Eligibility

Working towards a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science; recent grads who are within 6 months of graduation are also eligible to apply. Must be available to work full-time Monday – Friday for 6 months between May/June 2026 – December 2026.

Start dates for the internship are as follows: (*note* this date is not flexible)

• Monday, May 18, 2026


• Tuesday, May 26, 2026


• Monday, June 15, 2026

The San Francisco/Bay Area base hourly range for this internship position is $33-38/hr and can vary if outside of this location. Our hourly ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific hourly range and perks and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

Dolby will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of San Francisco Police Code, Article 49, and Administrative Code, Article 12

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Dolby is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees. We are committed to making employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.