Research Library & Archives Intern
About The Position
As an established and respected organization, the DIA is an excellent place for interns to explore areas of interest in museums and non-profits. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about and contribute to key factors that help the museum to run smoothly. Cohort Interns will work under the guidance and supervision of a DIA professional on specific projects with established learning outcomes. The Research Library & Archives intern will learn the basics of library and archives operations in a museum environment. Projects may involve cataloguing artist files, assisting with cataloguing of books, creating archive inventories, conducting shelf reads, converting legacy finding aids to digital, and assisting with reference requests, among others.
Requirements
- Successful candidates must be a current student in good standing at an ALA accredited graduate student in a Library and Information Science Program.
- This internship is an onsite opportunity.
- Candidates must have demonstrated organizational skills and the ability for self-directed work.
- Proficiency in the latest version of Office 365, including SharePoint, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel is required.
Nice To Haves
- This internship has a preference for candidates with one year of library experience.
Responsibilities
- Process various library and/or archival collections
- Assist with interlibrary loans and cataloguing
- Maintain inventories in File Maker Pro databases
- Other projects as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
