Research Resources - Library Internship - Remote

Overview

The Whitney's Academic Year Internship program offers a semester-long paid internship for undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited academic program. The internship is hybrid, with some onsite work.

In Short

• Interns commit between 16–21 hours per week over 10–12 weeks for a total of 200 hours.
• Create original and copy cataloging in MARC for library materials.
• Create preservation housings for Library Special Collections materials.
• Assist with providing in-person and remote reference services.
• Assist with the circulation of library materials.
• Assist with supervising the reading room and on-site researchers.
• Assist with reference inquiries from staff and external researchers.

Requirements

• Current student or recent graduate in a Library and Information Science program, or related graduate program.
• Experience with library cataloging (MARC, RDA, LCSH, LC classification) and/or preservation a plus.
• Interest in modern and contemporary American art and museum work.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Experience with conducting research using an ILS.
• Ability to lift cartons (up to 30lbs) is helpful.

Benefits

• Interns will be paid a stipend of $3000.
• Generous support for Ostrover Family Academic Year Interns is provided by Julie and Doug Ostrover.
• First-hand experience in multiple areas related to the operations of library in a museum setting.
• Increased knowledge of metadata, reference, and circulation of library resources.