The New York City Department of Records & Information
Services, Municipal Archives Division is currently accepting applications for
spring 2015 internships. Ideal candidates will be currently enrolled in, or a
recent graduate of, a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Sciences.
Familiarity with New York History, Archival Studies, or related fields
considered a plus. Individuals who have taken coursework in cataloging, rare
books, conservation, archival management, and/or digital preservation are
strongly encouraged to apply.
Interns will work in a variety of departments focusing on
projects involving processing, conservation, and digitization. Possible
internship tasks may include archival processing, cataloging, basic
conservation repairs, rehousing, and digitization. Internships will provide
students with real professional experience at the largest municipal archive
in the United States.
Qualifications: Applicants must be currently
enrolled or a recent graduate of an accredited educational institution
pursuing a degree in library science, archival studies, or a related field.
Students must be in good academic standing and have completed at least one
year in a library science or archival studies program.
Time commitments for internships are flexible but must be
completed during working hours from 9 to 5 Monday to Friday. All internship
positions are unpaid, but can be done for course credit.
The NYC
Department of Records and Information Services mission is to foster civic
life by preserving and providing access to the historical and current records
of New York City government, to ensure City records are properly maintained
following professional archival and record management practices, and to make
materials available to diverse communities both online and in person at the
Municipal Library, Archives and Visitor Center. The NYC Municipal Archives is responsible
for preserving and providing access to more than 250,000 cubic feet of
records.
If you are planning an internship as part of an MLS
practicum please include your program’s requirements for academic credit.
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The deadline for applications is November 30, 2014.
To apply, please send your cover letter, references
and your resume to:
Latifa Bahenna - Email: lbahenna@records.nyc.gov
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Monday, November 24, 2014
P/T - Archival Internship - New York City Department of Records & Information Services (Manhattan)
NYC Department of Records & Information Services
Office of
Administration
31
Chambers Street, Suite 304, New York, NY 10007