The Lesbian Herstory
Archives (located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NYC) is looking for students
who are interested in gaining library and/or archives experience with a
demonstrated interest in Lesbian Studies, History and Activism. We have a
number of exciting ongoing projects for the upcoming academic year. Students
must be currently enrolled in an M.L.S., Archival or DAM studies program to
apply. This is an unpaid internship opportunity.
What
We're Offering- Interns will have the opportunity for
practical application of archives and library skills.
- Course credit and letters of recommendation
will be provided upon request.
- Interns will also receive the
opportunity to attend professional training workshops and classes
outside of LHA
- Interns will be supervised by
professional librarians and other archives professional staff
- Lunch will be provided
- Availability for at least one full 8/hr
week day per week.
- Completion of core Library
Science/Archives Management courses
- Familiarity with cataloging, database
data entry and archival processing
- Skilled in the use of MS Office and/or
Google Docs and regular office equipment (copier, scanner, etc)
- Accustomed to working in a Windows/PC
environment
COLLECTION AREAS
Collection
Processing & Cataloging (Periodicals, Video Tape, Books )
Intern will process incoming donated materials, update cataloging records, prepare collections for off-site storage and contribute to the collection management meetings & creation of the operating procedures manual.
Intern will process incoming donated materials, update cataloging records, prepare collections for off-site storage and contribute to the collection management meetings & creation of the operating procedures manual.
Online
Public Access Catalog (OPAC) Project
Interns will perform database cleanup in a variety of collections and contribute to the design, testing and launch of the LHA’s new OPAC.
Audio
Digitization
Interns will assist with the cataloging, digitization, indexing and re-housing of spoken word and oral history audio tapes.
Web
Development
Interns
will work in a team with professional web developers to overhaul the LHA
website. Students will have the opportunity to attend coding courses and access
other web-development related instruction. Experience
with introduction level CSS/HTML coding is required. Experience using Square Space (or a similar web development platform)
preferred.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications
are accepted on a rolling basis. Please read the instructions below very
carefully.
Candidates must submit a Cover Letter (indicating skills, experience, relevant interests & availability)
and Resume to lha_interns@earthlink.net
Please include the phrase “Internship - Fall 2014”. All documents must be attached as a PDF.
NOTE: LHA cannot provide housing for interns. LHA will provide confirmation of internship acceptance for candidates who may need this documentation to accompany a grant or fellowship application.
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