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 with a demonstrated interest in Lesbian
Studies, History and Activism. We have a number of exciting projects
that are on-going and numerous opportunities to learn share your
skills. Interns will have the opportunity to visit other cultural collections,
attend meetings with professionals in the field and participate in software and
technology training.
What We're Offering
- Interns will have the opportunity for practical application of archives and library skills.
- Course credit and letters of recommendation will be provided upon request.
- Interns will also receive the opportunity for workshops and classes outside of LHA
- Interns will be supervised by professional librarians and other
trained archives staff
Requirements
- Available for a minimum of 10 hours per week during regular week days
.
Additional evening &
weekend hours are possible.
- Experience working in a Library/Archive or completion of core M.L.S. courses
- Familiarity with cataloging, archival processing and data management techniques
- Skilled in the use of MS Office and/or Google Docs in a
PC environment and regular office
equipment
(scanners, photocopiers, etc.)
COLLECTION AREAS
Periodical Collection
Intern will process
incoming newspapers, newsletters, journals and magazines, update cataloging
records and prepare collections for digitization where necessary.
Special Collections
& Reference
Interns will process
collections and create electronic finding aids, staff the reference desk and
provide researcher assistance.
Photo Collection
Interns will assist with
the processing digitization and cataloging photographs and graphics.
Preference: Proficiency
with Content DM and/or Photoshop
and Excel
Video Collection
Interns will process and
catalog film /videos including relabeling and shifting collections.
Book Collection
Interns will process
incoming book donations, catalog, label and shelve books accepted into the
collection, transfer duplicate books to off-site storage and prepare books for
donation to other collections.
Audio Digitization
Interns will assist with
the cataloging, digitization, indexing and re-housing of audio tapes.
OPAC Working Group
Interns will perform
database cleanup in a variety of collections and contribute to the design,
testing and launch of the LHA’s new OPAC.
Programming Non-Profit
Management and Development
Interns will have the
opportunity to research and write grants, create fundraising campaigns, write
press releases, plan events and get first-hand experience in non=profit
management in an LGBT organization.
Banner & T-Shirt
Collection
Interns will be working
with herstorical banners, re-housing, treating and cataloging artifacts for
off-site climate-controlled storage.
Interns will have the opportunity to create exhibits (online and physical) and participate in the planning of associated events.
Preference given to candidates with previous archival experience.
Interns will have the opportunity to create exhibits (online and physical) and participate in the planning of associated events.
Preference given to candidates with previous archival experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Please read the
instructions below very carefully.
Candidates must submit a
Cover Letter (indicating skills, experience, relevant
interests/activities and availability) and Resume to lha_interns@earthlink.net
Please include the word “Internship” and the semester you are
applying for in the subject line.
All documents must be attached as a PDF.
NOTE: LHA cannot provide housing for interns. We will provide confirmation of internship acceptance
for candidates who may need this documentation to apply for an accompanying
grant or fellowship application.
LHEF, Inc, 484 14th Street,
Brooklyn, 11215.
Please, no phone calls.
