P/T - Asset Management Internship - Gap Brand (Manhattan)

Gap is seeking qualified Library Science graduate students for a paid
internship in the Global Marketing department, specifically assisting the
Asset Manager.

Responsibilities will include importing, exporting, and metadata tagging
image assets and related content.  This is a unique opportunity for
graduate students who are interested in corporate librarianship and
digital archiving at a global fashion company.

This paid internship will start with the Summer term in mid-May, with the
potential of lasting into the Fall semester.  Selected candidates must be
available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.

To apply, please submit a full resume and a brief statement of interest to
hadass_blank@gap.comhadass_blank@gap.com

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Hadass Blank | Asset Manager,
Gap Global Marketing | 55 Thomas Street, New York, NY 10013 | W. 212.886.7438

P/T - Theater Archives Internship - Museum of the City of New York (Manhattan)

The Museum of the City of New York seeks graduate student interns to work on various Theater Collection projects currently underway including object cataloging, re-housing, and digitization.  Interns will work alongside one part-time project employee and the Museum’s Theater Collections Archivist.  Tasks include, but are not limited to conducting condition assessments, recording physical metadata such as dimensions and locations, and re-housing objects.  Interns will become familiar with the Cataloging Cultural Objects (CCO) data content standard, gain experience in object handling, and obtain first-hand knowledge of the steps involved in a large digitization process. 

Appropriate candidates will be currently enrolled in Master’s program in Information and Library Science, with at least some coursework in archival studies.  Preferred skills and qualifications include previous coursework working with cultural objects; familiarity to CCO data content standard; knowledge or demonstrated interest in theater history; exposure to collections management systems such as ARGUS, PastPerfect, or TMS; and experience handling fragile objects.

The Internship requires a minimum commitment of two full days a week (7 hours), scheduled during the Monday - Friday workweek for the duration of the summer term (June and July); however, students with an interest in working with the Manuscripts and Ephemera Collection may have the opportunity to structure those two days to include work with both collections.  Internships are unpaid. Preference will be given to students completing the internship for course credit. 

To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Morgen Stevens-Garmon, Theater Collections Archivist via email at mgarmon@mcny.org

Founded in 1923 as a private, non-profit corporation, the Museum connects the past, present, and future of New York City. It celebrates and interprets the city, educating the public about its distinctive character, especially its heritage of diversity, opportunity, and perpetual transformation. It serves the public through exhibitions, school and public programs, publications, and collections.  The Museum of the City of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

P/T - Archival Internship - Museum of the City of New York (Manhattan)

The Museum of the City of New York seeks student interns to work in conjunction with a project to process, catalog, digitize, and rehouse the Ephemera Collections of the Museum of the City of New York.  The interns will work alongside one part-time project employee and the Museum’s Manuscripts and Reference Archivist to process over 6,500 objects in order to prepare them for digitization.  Tasks include, but are not limited to conducting condition assessments, recording dimensions and locations, and re-housing.  Interns will be trained by the Project Manager, and have the opportunity to become familiar with the Cataloging Cultural Objects (CCO) data content standard, gain experience in object handling, and obtain first-hand knowledge of the steps involved in a large digitization process.  Interns will also create complete catalog records with descriptive and physical metadata for those objects excluded from the digitization process that will not be accessible to the public, but only internally, to Museum staff.

Appropriate candidates will be currently enrolled in Master’s program in Information and Library Science, with at least some coursework in archival studies.  Preferred skills and qualifications include previous coursework working with cultural objects; familiarity to CCO data content standard; knowledge or demonstrated interest in New York City history; exposure to collections management systems such as ARGUS, PastPerfect, or TMS; and experience handling fragile objects.

The Internship requires a minimum commitment of two full days a week (7 hours), scheduled during the Monday - Friday workweek for the duration of a semester; however, students with an interest in working with the Theater Collection may have the opportunity to structure those two days to include work with both collections.  Internships are unpaid. Preference will be given to students completing the internship for course credit. 

To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Lindsay Turley, Manuscripts and Reference Archivist, via email at lturley@mcny.org.   

Founded in 1923 as a private, non-profit corporation, the Museum connects the past, present, and future of New York City. It celebrates and interprets the city, educating the public about its distinctive character, especially its heritage of diversity, opportunity, and perpetual transformation. It serves the public through exhibitions, school and public programs, publications, and collections.  The Museum of the City of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

P/T - Archival Internship - NY Civil Liberties Union (Manhattan)

The NYCLU is a statewide organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of civil liberties and civil rights for all New Yorkers. Summer 2014 archives interns will mainly focus on digitization projects and maintenance of the NYCLU’s permanent onsite collections, as well as assisting in the processing of records boxes, under the supervision of the Archives & Records Manager.

Summary of Position:
The NYCLU is about 2 years into its archives and records management program, the initial phase of which involves processing a backlog of material housed in offsite storage. Material with historic value will be transferred to a university archive, where NYCLU records will be open to researchers for the first time in its 60 year history. As we near the end of processing this backlog, we have appraised certain material to have high historic value that we like to maintain copies of onsite.

We are looking for interns to help with this phase of the project. This will involve digitization, cataloging and general maintenance of the NYLCU’s permanent onsite collections. Interns will gain hands on experience digitizing, weeding, arranging, appraising, cataloging and general processing of archival material. Additionally, interns will be exposed to the recently implemented records management program and will be asked to occasionally assist with record management tasks. The internship is unpaid, but may be taken for course credit.

Position Responsibilities:
 Assists with appraisal of records for possible digitization.
 Digitizes material for our Electronic Document Archive and helps to organize and maintain our permanent onsite collections.
 Assists the Archives & Records Manager in weeding and arranging archival material.
 Catalogs records boxes and inputs folder level metadata into an archival management database.
 Assigns disposition instructions and dates to records boxes by referring to the NYCLU Records Retention Schedule.
 Contributes at least one entry to all-staff “Archives Update” postings, designed to pique staff interest and keep the organization updated as to the progress of the project.
 Assists with other day to day tasks as needed.

Qualifications:
 Must be currently enrolled in an MLS/MLIS program, or other graduate program in an archives related field.
 Must be able to commit to at least 100 total hours or average 1 day per week, 10:30-5:30, (Monday-Friday) for about 14 weeks. Candidates who are able to exceed this minimum requirement will be given priority. 
 Successful applicants should have an interest in archives and records management centers in non-traditional library settings.
 Some knowledge of legal documents and/or records management is a plus.
 Able to commute to the NYCLU’s main office in lower Manhattan or occasionally a records storage facility in Brooklyn if necessary, and be able to lift heavy records boxes.

Applicants should email their cover letter and resume to jobs@nyclu.org with “Archival Internship” in the subject heading. Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled.

The NYCLU is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals.

P/T - Multiple Internship Opportunities - David Zwirner Inc. (Manhattan)

Organization David Zwirner Inc.

Website  http://www.davidzwirner.com

Location New York, NY

Country  United States

Sector   Administration

Position Level   Entry Level

Education Requirement  4-Year Degree

Position Type   Internship Paid

Application Deadline  04/21/2014

Description

Our primary market gallery, located at 525 West 19th street, is looking for highly motivated interns for our Spring 2014 Internship Program. The dates of the internship are mid-April to mid-June. Please read the specific department internship descriptions carefully before applying.

Archive Intern
The Archive Intern will assist the Archivist with maintenance of the book and photographic film archives. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, pay close attention to detail and be proficient in Photoshop and scanning software. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in library science and how it can be instrumental in a gallery environment.

Duties will include:
-Assisting the Archivist in organizing and labeling artist’s books in the gallery’s library
-Helping to keep an up-to-date inventory of books in the library and storage facility
-Light scanning of film and ephemera
-Requesting archival materials in conjunction with artist’s exhibitions from various museums & cultural institutions
-Organizing CD of images and making contact sheets when necessary

Spring Internships

Organization

David Zwirner Inc.

Website

http://www.davidzwirner.com

Location

New York, NY

Country

United States

Sector

Administration

Position Level

Entry Level

Education Requirement

4-Year Degree

Position Type

Internship Paid

Application Deadline

04/21/2014

Description

Our primary market gallery, located at 525 West 19th street, is looking for highly motivated interns for our Spring 2014 Internship Program. The dates of the internship are mid-April to mid-June. Please read the specific department internship descriptions carefully before applying.



Front desk & Sales assistant internship
Qualified candidates for this internship should be highly personable, motivated and responsible, have excellent phone manner, polished appearance, and an interest in gaining experience in a front of house gallery setting.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Greeting clients, visitors and fielding incoming phone calls
-Maintaining the book display, front desk area, and keeping show cards and press releases stocked
-Working with the sales assistant on maintaining viewing rooms, factsheets, and relevant catalogs, assisting on receipts, expense reports and image printouts

The schedule for this internship is Tuesday – Saturday, 10AM to 6PM, with additional hours for occasional events and openings.



Sales internship
Our Sale interns work very closely with our sales and front desk staff, and get a very broad view of how the gallery departments work together.

Responsibilities include:
Assisting the sales department with mailings, research, database maintenance, and organizing of events, helping out at openings, book signings, general gallery maintenance and errands.

This is a great opportunity for those looking to gain experience in a fast-paced gallery setting. Working knowledge of Mac computers, design/photo editing software, and a polished, professional appearance and phone manner are essential.



Archive Intern
The Archive Intern will assist the Archivist with maintenance of the book and photographic film archives. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, pay close attention to detail and be proficient in Photoshop and scanning software. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in library science and how it can be instrumental in a gallery environment.

Duties will include:
-Assisting the Archivist in organizing and labeling artist’s books in the gallery’s library
-Helping to keep an up-to-date inventory of books in the library and storage facility
-Light scanning of film and ephemera
-Requesting archival materials in conjunction with artist’s exhibitions from various museums & cultural institutions
-Organizing CD of images and making contact sheets when necessary



Public Relations Intern
The Public Relations intern will work closely with the Press Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from experts in the field. Qualifications include the ability to effectively communicate in person, phone and email. High attention to detail and superior time management is essential. Knowledge of, and experience with Photoshop, Adobe, Excel and image editing software is also a requirement.

Tasks and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Press clips and packages
Scanning and formatting press clips as well as preparing physical packages and presentations. Assisting in organizing the physical and online press archive. A working knowledge of using a large-scale scanner and image editing software is preferred.
- Special events
Assisting at press previews, press conferences, special receptions, our annual summer pop-up shop, artist book signings, curator tours/talks. Responsibilities include assisting on-site at the event itself.



Research Department Intern
Our Research department is seeking a candidate who is extremely organized and has an eye for detail.

The tasks for this internship include, but are not limited to:
- Maintaining information about gallery artists on the gallery website
- Cross-referencing and fact-checking the weekly events and exhibitions calendar
- Helping with general research for available inventory (for example: search the gallery's archive as well as the internet for exhibitions and literature references pertaining to a particular work; help research comparative works)
- Requesting and organizing exhibition checklists for the archive
- Uploading updated fact sheets for available inventory to the gallery's database and iPad specific applications


To ensure that our interns have a well-rounded and educational experience, we ask for a commitment of 2-3 full days per week (aside from the front desk 5 days a week internship). The Spring internship program will run from Mid-April to Mid-June. Our gallery hours are 10AM – 6PM, Tuesday through Saturday, with additional hours for occasional events and openings.

Application Instructions

Please email a cover letter and resume to hr@davidzwirner.com, and include the specific internship/department in the subject line, list your two top choices. General applications will not be reviewed. Please be available to interview the week of April 14th.

No phone calls or walk-ins please. 

P/T - Archival Services Intern - Trunk Archive (Manhattan)

  

http://www.trunkarchive.com  

Trunk Archive is a unique, curated, online archive of high-end contemporary photography.

We provide licensing services for established photographers, estates and corporate archives. The resulting collection contains some of the most influential and engaging images of the 20th century.

Trunk Archive employees are passionate about photography, have an appreciation for all forms of artistic expression and are intelligent, creative thinkers with a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will have an interest in fashion, celebrity, beauty and the print industry. The company seeks individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment, have the ability to multi-task and can quickly adapt to a constantly evolving industry.

This position reports directly to the Director of Archival Services. The Archival Services Intern will be responsible for assorted archival, research and data entry tasks at Trunk Archive.

Knowledge of high-end photography and image making process is a plus as well as experience in cataloging and/or research in a creative or academic environment.
Dedication, creativity and a sense of humor are a must.
Mac Proficient
Application Instructions

Please submit resume and cover letter to Larry Hess, lh@trunkarchive.com, with the subject line "Archival Intern."

No calls please.

P/T - Temp Archivist Position - City College of New York Library (Manhattan)

The Library Association of the City University of New York in order to formalize the organizational records of this organization founded on March 17, 1939, will hire an archivist to integrate records of the organization into the existing file structure and to revise and expand the existing collection finding aid.  This effort is to enable this organization to uncover information related to its history.  These records housed at the Archives of The City College of New York constitute 60 linear feet.  This position will be available for 90 hours and will be compensated at $38.91 per hour.  (Or as a lump sum of $3,500.00)  The individual will report to Professor Sydney Van Nort, Chief of the Division of Archives and Special Collections at The City College of New York. 

This is a temporary entry-level position suitable for those who have recently obtained a Master’s degree with an Archival Concentration (MLS, MLIS, or MA in history) and/or who have 1-2 years processing archival collections. This individual should have knowledge of archival theory, methodology, and practice; and knowledge of archival descriptive standards; and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and Archivist’s Toolkit.  The position will remain open until filled.

Please submit your letter and resumè by April 21, 2014 to:

Professor Sydney Van Nort

The City College of New York Library

Division of Archives and Special Collections

160 Convent Avenue, 5-301 NAC

New York, NY  10031

e-mail: svannort@ccny.cuny.edu

Telephone: 212-650-7609

P/T - Archival Internship - American Museum of Natural History (Manhattan)

Last year, the AMNH Archive Project team began creating finding aids for major archival collections relating to the museum’s scientific expeditions.  The research is also producing brief histories of these expeditions and biographies of those who participated in them. These entity records use the Encoded Archival Context -- Persons, Corporate Bodies and Families (EAC-CPF) standard with the aim of linking personal and expedition names across the institution to facilitate research. As we enter into the second summer of the grant our project team is continuing to focus its energy on refining our use of EAC and describing archival collections throughout the museum.

Students will work with the project archivist to define an action plan which may include several of the following deliverables: creating a finding aid and entering it into Archivist Toolkit, creating person and expedition EAC records, offering suggested updates to collection catalog records, and writing a blog post about their assigned expedition.

We ask that candidates:

• Be knowledgeable and have an aptitude for organizing archival materials, including a familiarity with MARC, DACS and EAD. Some knowledge about EAC_CPF is appreciated, though curiosity and interest can go far. This is a learning experience but students with previous finding aid experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Be comfortable working in Excel; our EAC records are currently being built in this tool.
• Have a strong interest in natural science; knowledge of the subject matter is also helpful.
• Have an ability to think analytically, take initiative and be mindful of details.
• Be dependable and committed to the completion of their part of the project.
• Have good communication skills and the ability to work with others including the scientific staff.

The interns will:

• Have the opportunity to work on a finding aid and potentially work with Archivist Toolkit.
• Collaborate with the project team (headed by the Museum Archivist), proposing questions and participating in the research process.
• Work closely with the new descriptive standard (EAC-CPF).

Send resume and cover to rmorgan@amnh.org.  Please indicate availability, specifically the days, hours, and number of hours a week available.  This is an unpaid internship, but can be used for course credit.

For more information about the AMNH Archive Project please see the project blog at:
http://images.library.amnh.org/hiddencollections/

P/T - Archives and Digitization Internship - NYCLU (Manhattan)

The NYCLU is a statewide organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of civil liberties and civil rights for all New Yorkers. Summer 2014 archives interns will mainly focus on digitization projects and maintenance of the NYCLU’s permanent onsite collections, as well as assisting in the processing of records boxes, under the supervision of the Archives & Records Manager.

Summary of Position:

The NYCLU is about 2 years into its archives and records management program, the initial phase of which involves processing a backlog of material housed in offsite storage. Material with historic value will be transferred to a university archive, where NYCLU records will be open to researchers for the first time in its 60 year history. As we near the end of processing this backlog, we have appraised certain material to have high historic value that we like to maintain copies of onsite.

We are looking for interns to help with this phase of the project. This will involve digitization, cataloging and general maintenance of the NYLCU’s permanent onsite collections. Interns will gain hands on experience digitizing, weeding, arranging, appraising, cataloging and general processing of archival material. Additionally, interns will be exposed to the recently implemented records management program and will be asked to occasionally assist with record management tasks. The internship is unpaid, but may be taken for course credit.

Position Responsibilities:

· Assists with appraisal of records for possible digitization.

· Digitizes material for our Electronic Document Archive and helps to organize and maintain our permanent onsite collections.

· Assists the Archives & Records Manager in weeding and arranging archival material.

· Catalogs records boxes and inputs folder level metadata into an archival management database.

· Assigns disposition instructions and dates to records boxes by referring to the NYCLU Records Retention Schedule.

· Contributes at least one entry to all-staff “Archives Update” postings, designed to pique staff interest and keep the organization updated as to the progress of the project.

· Assists with other day to day tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

· Must be currently enrolled in an MLS/MLIS program, or other graduate program in an archives related field.

· Must be able to commit to at least 100 total hours or average 1 day per week, 10:30-5:30, (Monday-Friday) for about 14 weeks. Candidates who are able to exceed this minimum requirement will be given priority.  

· Successful applicants should have an interest in archives and records management centers in non-traditional library settings.

· Some knowledge of legal documents and/or records management is a plus.

· Able to commute to the NYCLU’s main office in lower Manhattan or occasionally a records storage facility in Brooklyn if necessary, and be able to lift heavy records boxes.

Applicants should email their cover letter and resume to jobs@nyclu.org with “Archival Internship” in the subject heading. Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled.

The NYCLU is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals.

P/T - Broadcast Cataloging Internship - CUNY TV (Manhattan)

Based at the CUNY Graduate Center, CUNY TV is the largest public university television station in the U.S., producing and broadcasting programming on public affairs, education, science, business, and independent media. The archive at CUNY TV manages the 30 year production history of the station, a broadcast library, the Himan Brown Radio Archive, and audiovisual collections produced within the City University of New York. CUNY TV’s collections cover a variety of analog and digital audiovisual formats, including 1/4″ reel audio, analog and digital video tape, film, electrical transcription discs, and archival and broadcast digital formats.

Interns participate in cataloging, collection management, and preservation activities within CUNY TV’s collections. Current archival projects include collection inventory and assessment (including processing and re-housing collections), digitization of legacy formats for preservation, and  cataloging using PBCore metadata schema. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in audiovisual archives in a busy broadcast and production environment.

This internship would be appropriate for students pursuing the archives and preservation certificate, and for those who are interested in digital preservation.  Preferably candidates should have experience with or interest in time-based media cataloging, audiovisual media handling,  digitization projects, and basic knowledge of metadata schemas (PBCore, Dublin Core, PREMIS). We are looking for interns to work within the time requirements for GLSIS internships (150 hours, approx. 10 hours per week) during 9-5 weekdays.  This internship is for credit only.

To apply: Send a cover letter and resume via email to Archivist/Digital Systems Manager, Dave Rice: dave@cuny.tv  with subject header Summer 2014 Internship. Please explain your interest, why you would be a good match for this internship, and describe relevant coursework completed or professional work experience.

P/T - DAM & Content and Collaboration Intern - Take-Two Interactive (Manhattan)

Take-Two Interactive is looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Summer 2014 Intern for our IT Department to assist in Digital Asset Management and Content and Collaboration. This position is located in New York, NY.

Responsibilities

DAM 
o Helping to establish key metadata for game related assets (trailers, screen shots etc)
o Updating existing assets with metadata to reflect needs
o Working with application (MediaManager from vendor Open Text) to suggest and implement improvements

Content and Collaboration 
o Looking at cloud based storage (dropbox.com / box.com) help to categorize approach of departments content and collaboration usage
o Assist in deployment of new process to use cloud based storage
o Perform training and migration for users
o Run metrics and reporting against cloud based storage vs internal
o Train users on Citrix and remote access methods and assist with Citrix project

Qualification:

o Used to working with DAM or content management solutions a plus
o Analytical and detailed approach
o Knowledge of remote access technologies a big plus
o Ability to suggest ways of optimizing the process at all times

See: http://www.doostang.com/signups/signup_syndicate_nonfinance/608262 (Source: GetArchivistJobs.net)

F/T - Corporate Records Specialist Internship - Deloitte Services LP (Manhattan)

The Deloitte Services LP records management internship provides an introduction to records management. 

Throughout the program, participants will gain exposure to the professional services industry and topics related to records management. 

Records Management

Technical and Professional Responsibilities:   

• Gain knowledge of the processes to accurately identify and account for working papers in the records system
• Gain an understanding of the process for fulfilling internal client requests for retrieval of client working papers on a timely basis, providing superior service at all times
• Gain exposure to the process by which boxes are audited and inventoried
• Use discretion to make decisions and will be required to do trouble-shooting and problem solving
• Maintain high level of professionalism and ethical standards in communicating with client service professionals at all levels within the organization.

Personal and Practice Development:   

• Take proactive career steps - set goals and career plans with advisor/career counselor   
• Develop excellent professional oral and written communication skills   
• Continually develop through our Deloitte Services LP Learning curriculum of eLearning modules and local and national training programs   
• Support organization and function initiatives

Qualifications:

• Enrolled or completed Masters of Library Science degree
• 0-1 year of prior experience in records management, including records management systems
• Strong academic credentials (Minimum GPA of 3.0)   
• Relevant work experience (e.g., internships, summer positions, school jobs)  
• Excellent customer service skills, including ability to anticipate needs and multi-task
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to routinely handle, maneuver & lift file boxes up to 35 pounds to/from Central Files shelves
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity   
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels    
• Ability to commute to off-site job locations (not the Deloitte office)

For NY: Ability to travel to Jersey City on a regular basis

IMPORTANT!!

To be considered for an interview you must apply through career services AND you must also apply online through the Deloitte website!

You should only apply for one position through your career services!  If you have more than one location or job preference you can inform your interviewer if selected for an interview.  Sign up on the schedule of most interest to you.  Again, do not sign up for more than one interview.  You can be considered for multiple positions by having just one interview with us.

Submit a job-specific profile by visiting the career section of www.deloitte.com.  Apply to a “campus/student” job type opportunity for your school.  Answer all the pre-screening questions asked.  Interviews will be conducted on campus if you are pre-selected for an interview. Please apply using the keyword: XXXXX.

Deloitte is one of the leading professional services organizations in the United States, specializing in audit, tax, consulting and financial advisory services with clients in more than 20 industries. We provide powerful business solutions to some of the world’s most well-known and respected companies, including more than 75 percent of the Fortune 100. 

At Deloitte, you can have a rewarding career on every level. In addition to challenging and meaningful work, you’ll have the chance to give back to your community, make a positive impact on the environment, participate in a range of diversity and inclusion initiatives, and find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career. Our commitment to individual choice lets you customize aspects of your career path, your educational opportunities and your benefits. And our culture of innovation means your ideas on how to improve our business and your clients’ will be heard.

Visit www.deloitte.com/us/careers to learn more about our culture, benefits and opportunities.

As used in this document, “Deloitte” means Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.

F/T - Museum Library Cataloging Internship -Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Library (Manhattan)

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Library seeks a graduate student for an unpaid internship opportunity in cataloging.

This semester, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Library will be offering one (1) current MLS student or recent graduate an opportunity to gain experience in cataloging and a greater understanding to the multi-faceted workings of a small museum library. Summer internships are full-time, four days per week Monday-Thursday, in addition to Friday seminars.

Responsibilities:

·         Perform general library maintenance, including book processing, shelving cataloged materials, and retrieving library materials from the stacks in response to reference requests from staff, volunteers or other interns.

·         Copy cataloging, which includes searching, editing, and importing MARC records into the library catalog.

·         Assist in the cataloging of the library’s backlog of new and older uncataloged materials.

For experienced applicants, we offer an opportunity to focus the internship on advanced cataloging practices.

Responsibilities:

·         Assist in creating/editing bibliographic records for rare or unique books in our special collections.

·         Create original cataloging records for older uncataloged materials.

·         Identify items that will need repair or preservation.

Requirements:

·         Course work in original and copy cataloging required. Experience in original and/or copy cataloging preferred.

·         Knowledge of Library of Congress classification, subject headings, and authorities.

·         Familiarity with AACR2, RDA and current cataloging practices.

·         Knowledge of modern and contemporary art.

·         Ability to take direction and to work independently.

To Apply:

If interested, please send a resume, cover letter, three (3) references to Jillian Suarez, Assistant Librarian at libraryandarchives@guggenheim.org. For students interested in the advanced cataloging opportunity, submit three (3) examples of edited bibliographic records with your resume, cover letter, and three (3) references to the address above.

Established in 1959 with the opening of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Library contains published resources that reflect and inform museum collections and exhibitions. The Library's mission is to support research endeavors. The collection consists of literature focused on modern and contemporary art, architecture, and design, with emphasis on the museum's international collections and exhibitions. Materials are collected in English and Western-European languages with limited selections made among other languages. Collection development methods include purchase, exchanges, gifts, and acquisitions of both newly-published and out-of-print materials.