Fellowship Opportunities, The Met Archives (Upper East Side)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives encourages recent graduates of Library and Information school master's programs, or current PhD candidates or post-doctoral scholars in Information Science, to apply for our year-long fellowship opportunities. 

About The Met Museum Archives:

The objective of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives is to collect, organize, and preserve in perpetuity the corporate records and official correspondence of the Museum, to make this material accessible and provide research support, and to further an informed and enduring understanding of the Museum's history. Archives holdings include Board of Trustees records, legal documents, and Museum publications, office files of selected Museum staff, architectural drawings, press clippings, and ephemera. The Met Museum Archives department also works to advise other museum departments on their archive and record keeping initiatives, and support ancillary archival collections found throughout the museum.

The Met Museum Archives is comprised of over 3000 linear feet of analog records that document the history of the museum, as well as extensive digital holdings. The Museum Archives utilizes ArchivesSpace, Preservica and Microsoft Access Databases, as well as TMS for related collection information.

There are currently two eligible fellowships programs for early career Archivists and Information Scientists:

Junior Fellows | Conservation and Scientific Research Fellowship

Junior fellows are those applicants who have recently completed graduate-level training, such as an MLS, MSLIS, or MLIS.

The goal of this fellowship is to provide recent Archives graduates with guided learning experiences across the key activities of institutional archiving. The fellowship will provide exposure to a wide range of activities which will give fellows a comprehensive understanding of archival and records management operations within a large-scale museum.

Fellows will participate in several areas of archival work including collection processing and finding aid creation, reference support, database and repository maintenance, digital preservation initiatives, physical preservation activities, and the ongoing implementation of metadata schemas for our related repositories. This will primarily take place in the context of hands-on work, but also through meetings and demonstrations with staff members.

Applicants will need to provide a CV, 3 letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and a statement of intent. (Please see How to Apply in the link above for more information.)

Application deadline: Friday, November 14, 2025, 5 pm ET

Notification date: All applicants will be notified by the last Friday in February following the application deadline.

Fellowship period: September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027

Interdisciplinary Fellowship

The Interdisciplinary Fellowship supports scholars whose projects lie at the intersection of various disciplines and methodologies. It encourages cross-departmental projects that explore connections between various cultures and Met collections, bridging the visual arts and other disciplines in the humanities and sciences.

Applicants may propose a project exploring the intersections between public practice, education, and the humanities; however, this fellowship is not intended to culminate in an exhibition, performance, or public program.

An example of an Interdisciplinary Fellowship project based in the Museum Archives Department might include a focus on a digital preservation or physical preservation initiative that addresses a certain material, media or content type, which is based in the Museum Archives—but might also fall at the intersection of one or several Museum departments (i.e. Photography and Time Based Media Conservation / Paper Conservation / LiveArts / Digital). The research project should address a policy, intervention, or schema. We encourage serious candidates to reach out with ideas in advance, as we recognize that The Met is a complex institution to understand externally.

Applicants will need to provide a CV, 3 letters of recommendation, official transcripts, a project proposal and schedule of work. (Please see How to Apply in the link above for more information.)

Please see The Met’s website for more details on eligibility and applications:

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Fellowship Opportunities

Application deadline: Friday, October 17, 2025, 5 pm ET Notification date: All applicants are notified by the last Friday in February following the application deadline. Fellowship period: September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 

Fall Library Intern, Center for Book Arts (Flat Iron District)

The Center for Book Arts is seeking a Library Intern for Fall 2025, with the possibility of extending through Spring 2026 to allow for a full academic year of experience and hands-on learning. The intern will work closely with the Center’s collections, including the Artists’ Books, Reference Library, and Archival holdings.

There are multiple possible projects for the intern to be working on throughout the year:

· Cataloging the Paper Cuts Zine Collection: A unique collection of zines and zine-related podcasts donated by artist and educator Christopher Kardambikis.

· Processing Institutional and Exhibition Archives: Work with archival materials related to the Center for Book Arts’ history and programming.

· Cataloging the Fine Arts Collection Backlog: Creating and enhancing catalog records for artists’ books awaiting processing and entry into the collection.

· Surveying the Serials Collection: Assess and arrange our holdings of book arts journals, newsletters, and periodicals to improve access and usability.

· Conservation & Preservation: Assist in creating custom enclosures and housing solutions for artists’ books and other materials to support their long-term care and stability.

Under the supervision of the Librarian, the intern will also:

· Catalog artists’ books and reference materials

· Page and shelve materials for researchers

· Other library-related projects as needed, including research and outreach

Skills and qualification requirements:

· Currently enrolled or recently graduated (within two years) student of library and information science, archival studies, art history, or comparable field. Currently enrolled MLIS students are strongly encouraged to apply.

· Interest in arts nonprofit libraries and/or artist’s books and the book arts

· Comfort speaking publicly

· Ability to work independently

· Knowledge/experience of working with CollectiveAccess or other CMS software, or desire to learn CollectiveAccess

· Ability to identify print processes and/or bookbinding techniques a plus; desire to learn these a plus

Time requirements:

Two full days or one full day and two half days per week. Dates are flexible and can be adjusted in accordance with the intern’s schedule and needs. The fall internship will run from late September to mid-December, and the spring internship will run from late January through mid-May.

The intern will receive a stipend of $2,000 for the full year, broken down into $1,000 per semester. Interns also receive 25% off classes and our bookshop. Please note that while some remote work is possible if necessary, the majority of this internship will take place in-person at Center for Book Arts.

The internship may qualify for academic credit if desired, and we encourage applications from MLIS students with an internship requirement. If taken for academic credit the student must arrange details with the home academic institution.

To apply please email a brief cover letter, resume, and which of the projects you’re most interested in to:

Nicole Rosengurt, Librarian

collections@centerforbookarts.org

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until Sunday, August 31, 2025.

About: Founded in 1974, Center for Book Arts (CBA) is the oldest non profit dedicated to uplifting and furthering the book arts & book art through education, preservation, exhibition, art making, and community building. CBA promotes active explorations of artistic practices related to the book as an art object.

Shelby White & Leon Levy Fellowship in Manuscript Cataloging

Shelby White & Leon Levy Fellowship in Manuscript Cataloging

(Full-time or part-time)

Responsibilities

The Morgan Library & Museum invites applications for the Shelby White & Leon Levy Fellowship in Manuscript Cataloging. The Fellowship is intended for new professionals who have demonstrated engagement with general cataloging or archival processing and wish to enhance their skills through intensive specialized training. This is a unique opportunity for early-career professionals to receive training and mentoring as members of the Morgan Library & Museum curatorial and cataloging staff.

Starting in September 2025, the Fellowship will consist of 400 hours, and applicants will have a choice between full-time (35 hours per week) or part-time (21 hours per week) work in order to complete the 400 hours. Fellows will be assigned to work on specific groups of 19th- or 20th-century correspondence. They will be expected to research the historical and cultural context in which the letters and documents were produced, create collection and item level records in CORSAIR—the Morgan's collections database—according to DCRM(MSS), assign accession numbers, and attend to the rehousing and conservation needs of the material. Considerations will be given to applicants’ areas of experience or expertise, such as specific language skills or subject specialization in art, literature, history, film, history of science, etc.

This opportunity is the seventh in a series of Manuscript Cataloging Fellowships that are offered by the Morgan every September and February from September 2022 to February 2026. The Morgan Library & Museum is grateful to the Leon Levy Foundation for their generous support of these special opportunities.

The position reports to the Director of Collection Information, and works closely with curators in the Department of Literary and Historical Manuscripts.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or substantial course work towards the degree; a degree (or substantial course work toward one) in related areas, such as art, literature, music, history, film, or history of science, with specialization in working with original historical documents, will also be considered;
• Experience with reading handwritten documents preferred;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
• Knowledge of additional European languages preferred;
• Knowledge of standard library cataloging tools, such as MARC21, RDA, DCRM, LCSH, and other standard vocabularies preferred;
• Familiarity with an integrated library system and with the OCLC Connexion client preferred;
• Experience with archival processing preferred;
• Understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in interactions with coworkers and contacts and a commitment to reflecting those principles in descriptive work;
• Ability to work for extended periods at a computer workstation and lift moderately heavy boxes (10 lbs.)

Work hours must fall within the hours of 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Compensation

$22/hour. The Fellowship also provides a $500 stipend towards related professional activities, such as conference and workshop attendance, professional memberships, or the acquisition of relevant resources.

To apply

Applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter detailing their interest in the Fellowship. Applications received before August 26, 2025, will be given priority. Application materials should be submitted electronically to cisjob@themorgan.org.

The Morgan Library & Museum receives many applications and inquiries for employment. Unfortunately, we are not able to respond to all of them. Due to the high volume of applicants, we can contact only those candidates whose skills and background best fit our needs.

Important to note:

Vaccination Requirement
To ensure the overall health and safety of the Morgan Library & Museum campus, all staff of the Morgan are required to be vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19, absent qualifying exemptions for medical, religious, or other reasons in accordance with applicable laws.

EEO Statement
The Morgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. The Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions or decision making (of covered persons or their dependents), disability, height, weight, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, pre-employment arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Cataloging Internships, American Numismatic Society (Lower Manhattan)

 The American Numismatic Society

The Library of the American Numismatic Society is offering course-credit and volunteer internship opportunities for Fall 2025.

Interns will gain MARC cataloging experience using the ANS's Koha ILS and learn AACR2 and RDA standards while processing and cataloging materials, which include pamphlet files, auction catalogs, individual journal articles, monographs, and other items. Interns may also have the opportunity to work with rare books, dating to the 16th century and materials in the ANS archives.

Interested applicants please send a message describing interests and/or a resume to David Hill at dhill@numismatics.org .

For more information: https://numismatics.org/basslibrary/interningvolunteering/

Archives Intern, Center for Puerto Rican Studies-CUNY (East Harlem)

The Center for Puerto Rican Studies Archives of the Puerto Rican Diaspora is seeking an intern for the Fall 2025 semester. The intern’s primary assignment will be to assist the archivist in a repository wide assessment and under the archivist’s supervision will be assigned light processing tasks such as labeling folders,  rehousing material, updating records on our database and assessing the collections’ preservation needs. In order to expose the intern to the total environment of the Library and Archives and to provide a well-rounded internship experience, the intern will assist with day-to-day tasks such as pulling materials for researchers, tours, and classes, conducting research, and participating in special projects and events. 

The internship will take place on site at the Centro Library and Archives, located at the Silberman School of Social Work on 2180 3rd Ave, 1st Floor, Rm. 120 New York, NY 10035.

The internship spans the Fall 2025 Semester, requiring 10 hours per week. A $5,000 stipend will be provided.

Eligibility:

• The ideal candidate will be enrolled in an academic program (undergraduate or graduate) for the duration of the internship
• Reading comprehension in Spanish

Preferred qualifications: 

• Experience working with archives or special collections

How to apply: 

Submit a resume or CV below. 

https://centropr.submittable.com/submit/332216/centro-archives-fall-2025-internship

About CENTRO

The Center for Puerto Rican Studies (CENTRO) at Hunter College, is a university-based research institute whose mission is to produce, facilitate, and disseminate interdisciplinary research about the experiences of Puerto Ricans in the U.S. and to collect, preserve, and provide access to archival and library resources documenting the history and culture of Puerto Ricans. To complement these core activities, Centro sponsors a year-round program of educational and cultural activities.

About Hunter College

Located in the heart of Manhattan, Hunter is the largest college in the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Founded in 1870, it is also one of the oldest public colleges in the country and famous for a student body that is as diverse as the city itself. Most Hunter students are the first in their families to attend college and many go on to top professional and graduate programs, winning Rhodes and Fulbright scholarships, Mellon fellowships, National Institutes of Health grants, and other competitive honors. More than 23,000 students currently attend Hunter, pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 170 areas of study. The 1,700 full- and part-time members of Hunter’s faculty are unparalleled. They receive prestigious national grants, contribute to the world's leading academic journals, and play major roles in cutting-edge research. They are fighting cancer, formulating public policy, expanding our culture, enhancing technology, and more.

Archival Interns, Adelphi University (Long Island)

The University Archives and Special Collections at Adelphi University is currently seeking interns for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 terms. The Archival Intern will be responsible for arranging and describing collections, preparing finding aids, digitizing photographs, and creating electronic catalog records for collections, photographs, and artifacts. Students must be available to work on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., must be currently enrolled in a graduate-level program in library and information science, and must have completed an introductory course in archival principles and practices.

Contact Information:
David Ranzan
University Archivist and Special Collections Librarian
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
dranzan@adelphi.edu

Library Intern, Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum (Long Island City)

 Library Intern -

The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum is seeking a qualified library intern for Fall 2025. Term is 12 weeks, 15 hrs per week, with a flexible start date.

The Noguchi Museum’s reference library is a growing resource that informs internal research and is also associated with its public-facing bibliography of works related to Noguchi’s life and work. This position is well-suited for a Library and Information Science student with an interest in museums and special libraries, particularly a candidate with an interest in promoting access to information about 20th century art and artists.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Working with the Museum’s Archivist, the library intern will organize the reference library, cross-reference books against uncatalogued materials in the offices, add and refine entries in the bibliography using the content management system CollectiveAccess, assess the condition of materials, and reorganize shelving as needed. The Library Intern will have the opportunity to provide a significant impact on the arrangement of a nascent collection. 

The library intern will also assist the Museum’s Archivist in reviewing a large assortment of unprocessed books by determining which volumes have value for the library and identifying uses for the remaining books. 

The ideal candidate will be currently enrolled in a graduate Library and Information Science program (or a recent graduate), although undergraduates with some library or archives experience will also be considered.

Experience, Skills, and Qualities

• Experience with content management systems/database applications such as CollectiveAccess

• Interest in modern/contemporary art, and particularly in the life and work of Isamu Noguchi

• Experience working in a special library or museum setting

• Currently enrolled in a Library and Information Science program, or a recent graduate

Compensation

Compensation for this intern position is $20 per hour.

The Library Intern position is a part time, temporary position located at the Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, Queens. The hours are 15 hours per week, to be determined in conversation with the Archivist. Work will be performed both in a warehouse/storage setting as well as in an office environment; prolonged periods of standing and lifting, as well as sitting, use of computers and standard office equipment required to accomplish work objectives. This position will primarily be onsite at The Noguchi Museum, with some work from home flexibility depending on project needs.

To Apply

In a single PDF, please send a cover letter, résumé, and a list of three references (including names, titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers) to jobs@noguchi.org with “Library Intern” in the subject line. Please indicate in your cover letter your potential scheduling availability, or if you have an hourly-total requirement (or other notable requirements) for school credit.