Archive Summer Internships, Union Theological Seminary-Columbia U (Manhattan)

Archives Internship Opportunities
at The Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary,
Columbia University

Are you currently enrolled in an MLIS program? Are you interested in gaining valuable
hands-on experience processing, describing and rehousing archival collections in an
historic academic setting? The Burke Library, one of 21 libraries in the Columbia
University system, is looking for interns!

The Union Theological Seminary Archives (UTS) collections consist of personal papers from Union’s famous faculty and students since 1836. The collections cover a wide range of historical periods and formats from one of the oldest independent seminaries in the United States, with materials ranging from correspondence describing a tour through China in the early 1900s to an historic event at Union that made the front page of the New York Times in 1970.



Tasks :

● Researching and writing finding aids (guides to archival collections)
● Creating contents lists for archival collections
● Housing historic papers in proper archival environments
● Undertaking basic preservation
● Contributing to the Burke Library Blog
● Involvement with implementation of EAD

Qualifications and Skills :

● Must be currently enrolled in a library & information studies master’s program.
● Excellent oral and written skills. Legible, neat handwriting.
● Support and training available; no prior specialist archival knowledge or of religious studies needed.
● Ability to lift heavy boxes (40lb) safely and handle weights of 15 pounds regularly.
● Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
● Capacity to manage spiral staircase and work with dusty materials.
● Knowledge of other languages, including German, French, Chinese and Japanese a plus.

Internships are unpaid and may be taken for credit through your school, depending upon your school’s policy. Interns are asked to commit for at least 10 hours per week within Monday – Friday during normal business hours, (9:30-5:30).


Interns would ideally start somewhere between May 16^th and June 3^rd.

How to Apply :

Please submit the following:

1. Cover letter explaining your career objectives and what you hope to gain from the internship.
2. Résumé detailing your education and work experiences.

Send these materials and any questions to burkearchives@library.columbia.edu . Please place “Archives Internship” in the subject line of your email.

For more information on the Burke Library's Archival Collections linked to a growing number of UTS finding aids, visit

http://library.columbia.edu/locations/burke/archives/uts.html

Internships, Am Numismatic Society (Manhattan)

The American Numismatic Society

The Library of the American Numismatic Society is offering course-credit internship opportunities for Summer 2016.

Interns will gain experience cataloging in MARC and processing materials using the ANS’s Koha ILS. They will use AACR2 and RDA standards while processing and cataloging materials, which include pamphlet files, auction catalogs, individual journal articles, monographs, and other items.

Interested applicants please send a message describing interests and/or a resume to library@numismatics.org .

For more information: http://numismatics.org/Library/InterningOrVolunteering

Library & Archives Internships, Whitney Museum (Manhattan)

Summer Internship Program 2016

The Frances Mulhall Achilles Library at the Whitney Museum of American Art seeks accomplished graduate students (or recent graduates) to participate in the Museum’s summer internship program.  The program runs from June 6^th through August 5^th 2016.  Students who can commit to a full time schedule (approximately 30 hours a week) are preferred, but we are willing to consider all applicants.  Interns will participate in weekly seminars with department heads and curators at the museum who will provide lectures related to the museum profession.  Curator-led tours and trips to smaller cultural institutions are also part of the program.

There is no stipend, but summer interns receive two monthly MetroCards, are eligible for regular employee discounts at the museum restaurant and shop, and will receive invitations to exhibition openings and free admission to most New York City museums. Participants may arrange to receive school credit.

Internships are open to current students or recent graduates who have completed one semester in a Library and Information Science Program, or related Graduate Program. Preferred candidates will have an interest in modern and contemporary American art and/or museum work and have a strong academic background.

*See below for descriptions of available internships and information on how to apply.

Library Internship

The Whitney Museum of American Art Library seeks an accomplished graduate student (or recent graduate) interested in completing an internship for the summer semester. Under the supervision of professional library staff, the intern will gain first-hand experience in multiple areas related the management of a library in a museum setting. Interns will participate directly in departmental activities ranging from metadata and preservation projects to routine administrative tasks.

Responsibilities may include:

·         Metadata creation for ephemera and books.

·         Collections assessment and library space planning.

·         Preservation rehousing for special collections.

·         Reference and circulation duties.

The ability to work independently with attention to detail is required. Some heavy lifting is involved. Knowledge of MARC, LCC and LCSH, and Voyager ILS is a plus. 

If interested, please send a cover letter and current resume to library@whitney.org 

Archives Internship

Under the supervision of the Archives Manager, the intern will gain first-hand experience in multiple areas related the management of archives in a museum setting. Interns will participate directly in departmental activities ranging from formal archival processing and description, patron assistance and routine administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include:

·                 Archival processing (arranging, describing, re-housing) archival materials according to archival standards.

·                 Creating and editing online finding aids using Archives Space.

·                 Assisting patrons with research and reference requests.

·                 Overseeing the reference desk. 

·                 Assisting with the accessioning of archival documents from museum staff.

·                 Assisting the Archives Manager and curatorial team in researching materials related to institutional history, building history, and public programming.

·                 Digitizing and preparing digital surrogates of select archival material for access.

·                 Labeling and numbering folders.

The ability to work independently with sharp attention to detail is required. Knowledge of Archivist’s Toolkit/Archives Space, DACs, and Adobe Photoshop is a plus. 

If interested, please send a cover letter and current resume to archives@whitney.org 

About the library

The Frances Mulhall Achilles Library at the Whitney Museum of American Art contains a comprehensive research collection in the field of twentieth-century and contemporary American art. It was originally built on the collections of books and papers of founder Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, and the Whitney Museum’s first director, Juliana Force.

Of paramount importance to research and scholarship on American art of the twentieth and twenty-first century, today’s collections of books, periodicals, archives, and special collections are accessed by the Whitney’s own staff as well as by outside scholars and researchers. Combined, these resources chronicle the development, over seventy-five years, of an institution committed to American art and artists.

The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law.  The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels.  This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.

Internship, The Fund for Public Schools (Manhattan)

INTERNSHIP

The Organization: The Fund for Public Schools (The Fund) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works closely with the New York City Department of Education (DOE) to raise private funding and create partnerships with businesses and philanthropic organizations to support public education in New York City. In the past decade, The Fund has raised more than $425 million from foundations, businesses, and individuals to support the DOE’s priority initiatives and the city’s public schools. Private funding enables the DOE to pilot innovative projects; accelerate promising, outcome-driven initiatives for improving student achievement; and respond quickly and strategically to emerging needs across the school system.

 

The DOE’s privately supported initiatives span a robust portfolio of education programs, from those that focus on district-level policy and system-wide infrastructure to those that focus on teaching and learning at the classroom level.

 

Fund staff liaise between DOE leadership and donors so that the DOE can focus on implementing its programs, and donors have a one-stop point of contact to learn about the city’s educational priorities and how private funding can best support them.

 

The Position:
The Fund for Public Schools is seeking a current or recent graduate of a Library Science Master’s degree or non-profit management program for a special internship opportunity. The ideal candidate is interested in learning about the fundraising process, including working with a donor database and prospect research resources. The intern will gain experience with data entry, building queries and reports, and researching prospective and current donors using a variety of online resources. Other tasks will also be assigned, as needed. Training will be provided.

 

The intern is available approximately 3 days per week for at least a 3-6 month duration and will receive either graduate school credit or hourly payment. The weekly schedule is flexible and can be determined upon hire.

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about working with data and learning new skills for professional development. He/she is detail-oriented, proactive, and thorough with assignments.

 

Applicants may submit their resume and brief letter of interest to Maria Christodoulou at mchristodoulou3@schools.nyc.gov by March 31, 2016. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis for an immediate starting date.

Paid Digital Library Internship, Central Park Cons'y (Manhattan)

Central Park Conservancy Digital Library Summer Internship 2016

 

Reports to:  Central Park Conservancy Archivist

Department:  Institute for Urban Parks

 

 

Internship Summary and Organization Description:

Central Park Conservancy is a private not-for-profit organization whose mission is to restore, manage, and enhance Central Park in partnership with the public. It raises 75% of Central Park's annual Parkwide expense budget and is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and operations that keep the Park beautiful and vibrant. The Conservancy has overseen the investment of nearly $750 million in Central Park since its inception in 1980, is recognized as the world's leader in urban park management, and sets the standard for excellence in park care. To sustain the Conservancy’s work, the Institute for Urban Parks was established in 2013. As the educational arm of the Conservancy, the Institute for Urban Parks is taking steps to develop responsibility and respect for these open spaces by training and teaching urban park managers and public stewards, both locally and globally.

 

With establishment of the Institute for Urban Parks, the Conservancy aspires to facilitate discovery of the Park and transfer learning of our world-class urban park management and stewardship practices. Documents and images related to the history of Central Park are housed (either physically or digitally) by multiple institutions, including Central Park Conservancy, the Library of Congress, the New York City Municipal Archives, the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Archives, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Within the Conservancy, multiple departments retain and organize materials most relevant to their efforts. The archive includes contemporary and historic videos, maps, photographs, reports, memos, and other documents in order to better share our story and solidify our leadership position to a wide public audience by becoming known as the clearinghouse on Central Park information resources.

 

Summary of Essential Intern Functions:

The Digital Library Intern will assist the Archivist in populating and cataloging assets in a new digital asset management system purchased by the Central Park Conservancy. The intern will assist the Archivist by:

•       Uploading assets of various formats to the new database

•       Entering metadata into records

•       Digitizing current collections

•       Organizing physical asset in preparation for storage and/or scanning

•       Researching ownership, copyrights and provenance of assets

•       Perform other duties as required

 

Minimum Requirements:

•       Bachelor’s degree required

•       Currently studying for a Masters in Library and Information Sciences, or a recent             graduate

•       Strong understanding of and experience with collections and cataloging of digital             resources

•       Flexible, attentive to detail, organized

•       Able to work independently and on teams to meet deadlines

•       Understanding of the importance of urban parks to healthy and vibrant cities and             interest in furthering this notion

•       The candidate should feel comfortable with and have a strong understanding of               cataloging practices, with studies in library science, history, preservation, design,           or planning

•       Excellent administrative, analytical, research and writing skills

•       Excellent oral and written communications

 

Payment:

$14 per hour. Average of 15-20 hours per week.

 

 

To Apply:

To apply please send a letter of interest and CV to Camille Lannan: clannan@centralparknyc.org