The
Archives and Records Management Office of the ACLU National Office, located in
downtown Manhattan, is seeking interns for the fall of 2014.
The
ACLU National Archives maintains records from the founding of the organization
in 1920 and does its part to support the ACLU's mission to defend the
U.S. Constitution, in particular the Bill of Rights. The primary goal of
the Archives is to ensure access to our paper and electronic records
through the application of sound records management and archival principles. In
collaboration with the administrative, financial, legal, technical, and
business staff of the organization, we seek to store, manage,
and retrieve records throughout their life cycle, from creation to
either disposal or retention. In addition to the 2,000 cubic feet of records we
keep onsite, we have an extensive collection of ephemera, publications,
photographs, and audiovisual materials.
We
are looking for interns to assist on a variety of projects, including, but not
limited to:
- Processing archival collections
- Cataloging
- Updating existing finding aids for ongoing collections
- Digitizing paper collections
- Developing research and reference skills
Additional
projects will be assigned to interns based upon their interests and experience.
Students with an interest in archives and records management centers in
non-traditional library settings are encouraged to apply.
We
are asking for a commitment of at least 1 day a week, 9:30-5:00, Monday -
Friday, for a total minimum commitment of 100 hours. Candidates must be
enrolled in a MLS/MLIS program. Arrangements may be made with the student’s
school for a work/study stipend or course credit.
Interested
applicants should send cover letter and resume or direct any questions to:
Kristen
Kennedy, Associate Archivist and Records Center Coordinator
The
ACLU Offices are located at:
125
Broad Street
New York,
NY 10004
