Themis Brown Rdg Rm Internship, Morgan Lib & Museum (Manhattan)

Themis Brown Reading Room Internship

(Part-time, paid)

The Morgan Library & Museum invites applications for the Themis Brown Reading Room Internship. Responsibilities include but are not limited to sorting, paging, and reshelving reference books and other secondary source materials, including microfilms and internal files, as well as inputting and updating reader records and files in Voyager and Microsoft Access databases. The intern will also work on other library projects and miscellaneous office tasks as assigned. The intern will work primarily in the Sherman Fairchild Reading Room.

The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious, detail oriented, and enthusiastic about the Morgan Library & Museum’s collections. Candidates must be committed to working two to three days per week, for a period of at least one year (renewable). Applications are especially welcomed from Library or Archival Science graduate students interested in working in a special collections, research library, or museum library environment, and in her/his first or second semester. Candidates with other relevant graduate or work experience will also be considered. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. An interest in western art, history, literature, and the history of the book is desirable, as is knowledge of French, German, Italian, Latin, or other languages represented in the Morgan’s collections. Previous library, museum, or similar experience is preferred. The intern should also be able to lift, bend, and reach boxes or volumes weighing up to 40 lbs.

To apply: 

Please send résumé and cover letter to: rrjob@themorgan.org

Source: http://www.themorgan.org/opportunities/internships/themis-brown-reading-room-internship

Ref & User Svcs Interns, Brooklyn Hist'l Soc (Brooklyn)

Reference and User Services Internship



The Library & Archives department of Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) seeks two Reference and User Services interns for summer 2016 (May – August).

BHS’s Reference and User Services internship is a long-standing program with a proven track record providing interns hands-on experience in a special collections reading room. Alumni of the program have gone on to hold professional library and archives positions at many renowned academic, governmental, and cultural institutions in New York City and beyond.
ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the Reference Librarian, interns: 

• staff the reference desk and supervise the library reading room
• welcome museum visitors to an interior landmarked library
• answer in-person, email, phone, and mail reference questions
• gather user services assessment data
• assist library staff in August clean-up of the archives 
• contribute to special projects such as enhancing discovery tools
RequirementsThe summer internship is a compressed version of the two-semester experience offered during the academic year. Internships are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Summer interns work two full days per week (9:30 am – 5:00 pm), including an hour for lunch (11:45 am – 12:45 pm) and four hours on the reference desk when the library is open to the public (1:00 – 5:00 pm, May – July).

Ideal candidates demonstrate reliability, punctuality, attention to detail, and follow-through. They are patient, helpful, and energetic when working with the public.

Candidates must be enrolled in (or recent graduates of) a history or ALA-accredited library science/archives graduate-level program. Competitive candidates will have already completed coursework in reference and user services. An academic focus or some experience with special collections and archives is preferred.

Additionally, candidates must be able to lift and carry library materials and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs; to stoop, reach, walk up and down stairs; to stand and sit for prolonged periods of time; to work in a cold setting (60-65° F); and to work in conditions where dust and mold are sometimes encountered.

Compensation
Internships are unpaid and are intended to fulfill course credit requirements for internships and practicums. BHS staff ID grants free entrance to museums around New York City.

How to Apply
Please email resume and cover letter to library@brooklynhistory.org with the following subject line: [LastName] - User Services Internship

Applications will be reviewed immediately.

About Brooklyn Historical Society
Founded in 1863, Brooklyn Historical Society is a nationally-recognized urban history center dedicated to preserving and encouraging the study of Brooklyn's extraordinary and complex history. BHS is a vibrant museum, a world-renowned research library, a cutting-edge education center, and a hub for community dialogue. Located in a landmark 1881 building designed by architect George Browne Post, BHS welcomes both residents and visitors from around the world to learn about Brooklyn’s past, present, and future.

Brooklyn Historical Society is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Brooklyn Historical Society is dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, the presence of any mental, physical, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Cataloging Interns, Mary Ellen Mark's Library/Studio (Manhattan)

The photographer, Mary Ellen Mark's Library/Studio has a great deal of cataloging to do—all their prints, lots of boxes of previously stored chromes, thousands of books. They also have a few possible book and exhibition projects coming up.
 

They're looking for two interns to help with all of this. Interns would work two or three full days each week for a period of about 3 months starting immediately. The internship is unpaid, but lunch will be provided.

Interns should be reliable, motivated, and computer-literate. They could be current students or recent graduates. If interested, please email your resume directly to Meredith Lue at mlue@falkland.com

Meredith Lue
Falkland Road Inc.
Mary Ellen Mark Library/Studio
37 Greene Street, 4th floor
New York, NY 10013
tel: 212-925-2770
fax: 212-925-1532
www.maryellenmark.com
www.facebook.com/maryellenmark

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Internships, ARChive of Contemporary Music (Manhattan)

Internships, ARChive of Contemporary Music

Established in 1985, the ARChive of Contemporary Music has grown to over 2
million recordings, making it the largest popular music collection in the
United States. In addition to recorded music, we also collect books,
magazines, music memorabilia and more. Our simple goal is to preserve
popular music from around the world for future generations. For more
information about the archive, visit http://www.arcmusic.org.

We currently have opportunities for

• book scanning

• record & CD cataloging

• Research for our upcoming Scandinavian Music Week

Our book digitization project is in cooperation with the Internet Archive's
Open Books Project. Interns will be trained to catalog and create metadata
for digitize books, perform quality assurance checks on the files, and
troubleshoot hardware and software issues. Catalogers will be trained with
our in-house cataloging rules and Filemaker Pro database.

All internships are unpaid, but we are certainly willing to help you meet
any requirements to receive course credit. Time requirements are
flexible--all we ask is that you are available for at least one full day
(11:00-6:00) per work week.

If you are interested, please contact Alex Curtin at alex@arcmusic.org with
your resume and a few words about your general interest in working at the
archive and what project(s) you are interested in contributing to. We have
opportunities available for summer and fall semesters.

Cataloging Intern, Byrd Hoffman Water Mill Fdn (Manhattan)

Byrd Hoffman Water Mill Foundation - Cataloging Intern

 

Robert Wilson Archive

Byrd Hoffman Water Mill Foundation

New York, NY

The librarian for theater and visual artist Robert Wilson seeks applications for a part-time paid internship over a fifteen-week period through the spring of 2016.

Interns assist with inventorying and providing a basic level of intellectual control and metadata for collections. Interns will gain experience in cataloging, metadata, and theater research. The internship will not exceed twenty hours per week.

Projects and duties may include but are not limited to:

• Cataloging visual resources
• Relating visual resources to theater works, performances and installations
• Providing supportive metadata to the archival processing team
• Additional research projects as required

Prospective interns should be familiar with the basic tenets of image cataloging and archival or museum research. Technical requirements include Office, Photoshop and an understanding of collection database principles. Current enrollment in an archival, information science or museum studies graduate program is required. A working knowledge of or interest in modern and contemporary theater and performance is a plus.

A brief letter of application, resume and names of three professional/academic references should be emailed to deb.verhoff@watermillcenter.org (with “Cataloging Internship” in the subject line). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

ABOUT THE ARCHIVES

Since the late 1960s, Robert Wilson's productions have decisively shaped the look of theater and opera. Through his signature use of light, his investigations into the structure of a simple movement, and the classical rigor of his scenic and furniture design, Wilson has continuously articulated the force and originality of his vision. Wilson's close ties and collaborations with leading artists, writers, and musicians continue to fascinate audiences worldwide.

Administered by the Byrd Hoffman Watermill Foundation, the Robert Wilson Archive promotes and supports research on Wilson’s works, career, and artistic legacy. The collection provides access to documentary materials including: photographs, papers, video recordings and ephemera directly related to Wilson's productions. In addition to documenting completed works, the archive records creative process through Wilson's production files, rehearsal notes and sketches. Tied into the Wilson Archive is the Watermill Center, a laboratory for performance on the East End of Long Island, founded by Robert Wilson in 1992 and opened to the public in 2006. The Center houses significant collections of Oceanic, African and Arctic tribal art as well as a range of modern and contemporary visual art and design elements (not to mention Wilson’s own production furniture). These materials inform and are influenced by the research that takes place at the Center, and are inextrica bly tied to the staging and visual sense of Wilson’s art.

 

 

Digitization and Digital Photo Internships, NYC Dept of Env'l Protection (Manhattan)

Repository Description:

The DEP Archives is responsible for collecting and preserving historical
records documenting the activities of the Department of Environmental
Protection and its predecessor agencies. Amongst its most important
records are those that document the development and operation of New York
City’s immense water supply and distribution system. Not only are these
records historically important to engineering, science, and New York City,
they are also critical to the continuing operation of our city’s water
supply system. This is a great opportunity to work with vitally important
archival records and gain real-world knowledge of managing records that
support local government.

Internship Descriptions:

·        Digitization Interns (2 positions): Job ID 2016-1550. The
selected candidates will work with the Records and Archives Management
team to digitize archival photographs related to the planning and
construction of the New York City water supply. Tasks will focus on
scanning, metadata creation, and quality control, providing experience in
the technical aspects of digital image creation as well as familiarity
with imaging standards, digital asset management, and making resources
available. Other responsibilities may include conducting research in
support in of user requests.

·        Digital Photography Collections Intern: Job ID 2016-1551. The
selected candidate will work with the Records and Archives Management team
to describe and make accessible digital photography documenting projects
and activities of the DEP. Tasks include research to identify image
content, metadata creation, development of controlled vocabularies, and
quality control. Other responsibilities may include conducting research in
support of user requests.

Qualifications: Student must currently be enrolled at a college/university
at the graduate level pursuing a degree in information and library
science, archival studies, history, or a related field. Student must have
at least a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).

Preferred Skills: Interest in New York City history, government records or
engineering. Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent
organizational and planning skills, detail-oriented, self-motivated and
able to work well following a written project plan with minimal
supervision. Proficient in full Microsoft Office suite of applications,
particularly Excel. Previous experience working with a digital asset
management system, Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat, applying metadata, or
digitizing archival records a plus.

Compensation and Duration: Interns will be paid $15.30 an hour. The
position requires a full-time commitment (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm).
Internships are 10 weeks long and run from June 6 through August 12, 2016;
interns must be able to commit for the full duration of the internship.

Work Location: The Archives is located on the east side of midtown Manhattan.

To Apply: In order to be eligible you must apply through the New York City
website:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/job_opportunities/icims_internships.shtml

Search for internship listings 2016-1550 and/or 2016-1551. Please include
cover letter and resume – applicants who do not include a cover letter
clearly stating their qualifications and why they are interested in the
position will not be considered. The deadline for submissions is Friday,
April 1, 2016 at 5pm.

For more information about NYC Environmental Protection, please visit our
website at www.nyc.gov/dep. You can also find us on Facebook, Flickr,
Instagram and Twitter.

Teen & "In BeTween" Dept Internship, Cold Spring Harbor Lib & Env'l Ctr (Long Island)

Teen & “In BeTween” Department Internship Opportunity

Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center

Summer 2016

The Cold Spring Harbor Library is offering this learning opportunity to a Library & Informational Sciences student who is interested in serving students in grades 5-12.

This unpaid internship may be used for credit in accordance with student’s school policy if applicable, but is otherwise for experience only.

The ideal candidate will be: 

 

• Working toward a Master’s degree in Library and Informational Science with a focus on Youth Services

• Flexible, patient, and eager to learn about a career in Young Adult/Tween Services

• A creative and innovative thinker

• Experienced in working with children in 5th grade and up

• Skilled in fine art, graphic design, or wordpress website management a plus

Intern Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the creation and execution of diverse summer programming for students in grades 5-12.

• Helping to create an environment that attracts and invites teens & tweens to utilize collections by using bibliographies, book displays, and other visual elements.

• Aiding in various collection development projects in separate Teen and In BeTween sections of the library including weeding, series maintenance, and genre classification.

• Designing programs and activities for the fall under the supervision of the Manager of Teen & In BeTween Services.

• Involving teens and tweens in planning and implementing services for their age groups by working with respective advisory boards.

 

• Performing public service duties as needed, assisting patrons with reader’s advisory, online resources, and other library services.

• Performing other tasks as assigned.

Please send resume, cover letter, and three references to:

Caitlin Sempowich

Manager of Teen and In BeTween Services

csempowich@cshlibrary.org 

 

All applications must be received by May 15th, 2016.

The selected intern will have a July 1st start date. Hours are flexible.

 

Internship Opportunity, Lesbian Herstory Archives (Brooklyn)

The Lesbian Herstory Archives  (located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NYC) is looking for graduate and undergraduate students who are interested in library and/or archives studies ​with a demonstrated interest in Lesbian Studies,​

​

Women's ​History and

​ ​

LGBT ​Activism.  

We have a number of exciting projects for the upcoming academic year​ working with video and audio collection cataloging, digitization and preservation​, metadata management, processing special collections and cataloging books and periodicals.  There will also be the opportunity to plan exhibits or events and to attend workshops and classes.

​  Interns will get to meet professionals in a wide variety of analogous fields and have many networking opportunities including site visits and guest lecturers.​

All internships at LHA are unpaid.  Volunteers are always welcomed. Retirees are encouraged to apply as volunteers any time.

What We're Offering

• Interns will have the opportunity for practical application of archives and library skills.
• Course credit and letters of recommendation
  ​ or references​
  .
• Interns will also receive the opportunity for
  ​ experiences outside of 
  LHA
• Interns will be supervised by professional librarians and other archives staff
  ​ who specialize in the fields of photography, archival practices, graphic design and non profit management.​

Require​d

• ​
  A demonstrated interest in
  ​Women's Studies, Lesbian Studies, Women's History (scholarship, activism, artistic expression)
• Available for a minimum of
  ​16
   hours per week
  ​ (2 full week days)​
  .
• ​E
  xperience working in a Library
  ​, 
  Archive
  ​, Museum or Historical Society environment.
• Familiarity with
  ​library practices, ​
  cataloging and archival processing
• ​Customer service experience​  
• Skilled in the use of MS Office and/or Google Docs
  ​ in a Windows PC environment.

Preferred

• ​Completion of core library courses or at least 1 full semester of library school.
• Web development skills
• ​Experience working with an online content management system

 COLLECTION AREAS

• Periodicals
  ​ - 
  Intern will process incoming newspapers, newsletters, journals and magazines,
  ​zines and ​
  update cataloging records
  ​as well as 
  prepare collections for digitization where necessary.

• Special Collections
  ​ - 
  ​
  Interns will process collections and create electronic finding aids, staff the reference desk and provide researcher assistance.

• Photograph​y
  ​ & Graphics​
  ​ -
   
  Interns will assist with the processing digitization and cataloging photographs and graphics.
  ​   

• Video
  ​ -
  ​ 
  Interns will process and catalog videos including relabeling and shifting collections.
  ​ Interns will also assist with inventory, preservation and digitization projects​.

• Audio
  ​ -
  Interns will assist with the cataloging, digitization, indexing and re-housing of audio tapes.

• OPAC 
  ​Development Team ​
  - 
  Interns will perform database cleanup in a variety of collections and contribute to the design, testing and public launch of the LHA’s O
  ​nline Public Access Catalog (OPAC).  

• Programming​ & ​Development
  ​ -
  ​ Interns will have the opportunity to research and write grants, create fundraising campaigns, write press releases, plan 
  ​special ​
  events 
  ​do outreach to the public.​

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications accepted on a rolling basis.  Please read the instructions below very carefully.

Candidates must submit

• Cover Letter (indicating
  ​ ​
  relevant interests/activities and availability) 

• Resume
  ​ (indicating relevant skills and experience including academic work)

​Both documents must be converted to a PDF and submitted to ​

 lha_interns@earthlink.net 

​I

nclude the word “Internship” and

​semester for which you are applying

in the subject line.   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.

​​About The Lesbian Herstory Archives

 

In operation since 1974, ​​The Lesbian Herstory Archives is home to the world's oldest and largest collection of archival, bibliographic and multimedia materials by and about the diverse lesbian experience. 

LHA is, and has always been, an all-volunteer run, 501(c)3 , non-profit educational organization with no paid staff and no government support.   We rely upon individual donations and private foundation support.

We offer research assistance to academics, artists, filmmakers authors, individuals and classes. We also provide  tours, exhibits in-house events and a semester-long Lesbian Studies course.   Our open hours are listed on our website in the "Calendar" section.  Please visit us to browse, do research or volunteer any time we are open.​

Special Collections Opportunity, NYPL Perf'ing Arts (Manhattan)

Annemarie van Roessel, Assistant Curator of New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Billy Rose Theatre Division, is seeking a Library Page (part-time, paid) to assist with projects in the archives and special collections holdings. The position offer offers an excellent introduction to special collections collection management and preservation within a very active curatorial department.  Please see the link below for the full job description and instructions about applying (note that you must be currently enrolled in a degree program).

Overview:

This position will be scheduled for 19-hours per week, duriung Library for the Performing Arts hours.

Principal Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Assistant Curator of the Billy Rose Theatre Division, the Library Page is responsible for a variety of tasks within the library, including:

• Retrieving and shelving print materials including processed and unprocessed manuscript and graphic materials.
• Rehousing fragile materials including papers, scrapbooks, graphic materials, photographic prints and negatives.
• Shelf-reading special collections and rare book holdings.
• Assisting in preparing and sending unprocessed archival collections to the Archives Unit for processing. 
• Preparing and processing new material for use in Special Collections.
• Photocopying and messenger work.
• Assisting with library programs and outreach initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Key Competencies:

• Customer service experience 
• Teamwork 
• Attention to detail

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in an approved degree program at an accredited educational institution.
• Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain and foster cooperative and courteous working relationships.
• Must demonstrate strong attention to detail, speed and accuracy in carrying out duties.
• Ability to sort efficiently in alphabetic, numeric or alphanumeric order.
• Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, the Internet and e-mail programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team and on independent projects -Demonstrated flexibility and reliability.
• Customer service experience preferred. 

Work Environment:

• This position is located in a research library. 

Physical Duties:

• This position requires frequent lifting (upto 35 lbs.) and carrying of library materials; pushing and pulling of book carts; and frequent stooping and reaching.

Starting Salary:

USD $9.15/Hr.

Hours:

- 19-hours per week, duriung Library for the Performing Arts hours.

Union / Non Union:

Non Unions an excellent introduction to special collections collection management and preservation within a very active curatorial department.  Please see the link below for the full job description and instructions about applying (note that you must be currently enrolled in a degree program).


To view full posting and apply:
https://jobs-nypl.icims.com/jobs/9025/library-page--library-for-the-performing-arts-billy-rose-theatre-collection/job

Instructional Design Internship, CityTech-CUNY (Brooklyn)

Internship: Instructional Design


School: New York City College of Technology, the City University of New York

http://www.citytech.cuny.edu/


Location: Downtown Brooklyn

http://www.citytech.cuny.edu/aboutus/directions/voorhees.shtml


Hours: 10-15 hrs per week/flexible within the 9-5pm workday, Monday-Friday


This is an unpaid internship, but the CityTech Library will support and comply with the practicum requirements of your program.


The CityTech Library is looking for a graduate student with instructional design skills. Internship would involve creating tutorials and LIB GUIDES.  Candidate should have knowledge of


  *  use of information and communication technologies in education,

  *  emerging technology software used for creating tutorials,

  *  pedagogical strategies and learning styles



If you are interested or have a question, please contact Professor Tess Tobin at ttobin@citytech.cuny.eduttobin@citytech.cuny.edu>