Summer 2016
Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library of Columbia University is seeking an intern interested in gaining professional hands-on experience in cataloging a collection of American ephemera related to suburban development across the country. This opportunity is designed for an intern to gain experience in original cataloguing of special collections materials. .
Skills Development Interns will work with the Curator of Avery Classics and the Libraries’ Rare Book Cataloguer to develop a template for cataloguing promotional materials for real estate developments and then catalogue a collection of over 500 ephemeral items using that template. Interns should have some prior cataloging experience to be considered for this internship.
Professional Interactions/Development
Interns will attend meetings of Avery Classics staff to participate in project discussions and will be encouraged to participate in campus-wide events including tours of the conservation lab and other Columbia libraries.
Hours Requirements
Timeframe: 120 hours over 12 weeks
Schedule: 10 hours per week (All interns must commit to schedule at least four hours on one day; otherwise hours are flexible).
Working hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm.
This is an unpaid internship that must be used for credit toward a Master's Degree in a Library Science program. All students must be currently enrolled. Attendance at an orientation session is required.
To apply for consideration, please send a cover letter and resume to:
Teresa Harris
Curator of Avery Classicstmh2004@columbia.edu
- Applications will be accepted through May 15, 2016.
- PLEASE INDICATE "CATALOGING INTERNSHIP" IN SUBJECT LINE
