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 electronic records. 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. Candidates must be committed to working two to three days per week, for a
period of at least one year.
The ideal candidate
will be intellectually curious, detail oriented, and enthusiastic about the
Morgan Library & Museum’s collections. Qualified candidates of diverse
ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply. An interest in
western art, history, literature, and the history of the book is desirable.
Applications are especially welcomed from graduate students enrolled
in Library Science or Archives programs, who are interested in working
in a special collections, research, or museum library environment. Candidates
with other relevant graduate or work experience will also be considered.
Reading knowledge of French, German, Italian, Latin, or other languages
represented in the Morgan’s collections is desirable, as is previous
library, archives, or museum experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office
software required; Photoshop experience preferred. Tasks may include lifting,
bending, and reaching boxes or volumes weighing up to 40 lbs. Due to the
high volume of applicants, we are able to contact only those candidates whose
skills and background best fit our needs.
Compensation:
Competitive hourly
rate.
To apply:
Interested applicants
should e-mail a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources at: rrjob@themorgan.org
