Archives Fellowships, Barnard College (Manhattan)

 Archives Fellow

Job Summary:

The Barnard Archives and Special Collections offers fellowships working under the supervision of the Director and Associate Director  of the Archives and Special Collections, in a two-person fellowship cohort. This year, the Archives Processing Fellows will gain hands-on experience in an academic institutional archives and special collections, with a focus on processing archival collections. Fellows are also encouraged in the latter half of their fellowship to develop independent projects; options for projects this year include digital collections (UX or metadata) work, outreach and teaching, exhibition curation, and/or collaborative projects with the academic centers at the Milstein Center such as the Barnard Center for Research on Women.

Job Description:

Duration: Mid-September 2022 - June 30, 2023; scheduling is flexible but typically 10 hours a week for 34 weeks during the academic year (September 2022-April 2023); 20 hours/week for 9 weeks in early summer 2023 (May-June 2023)--assuming some time off.

Compensation: $30/hr

 

About the positions: The Barnard Archives and Special Collections offers fellowships working under the supervision of the Director and Associate Director  of the Archives and Special Collections, in a two-person fellowship cohort. This year, the Archives Processing Fellows will gain hands-on experience in an academic institutional archives and special collections, with a focus on processing archival collections. Fellows are also encouraged in the latter half of their fellowship to develop independent projects; options for projects this year include digital collections (UX or metadata) work, outreach and teaching, exhibition curation, and/or collaborative projects with the academic centers at the Milstein Center such as the Barnard Center for Research on Women.

As in previous years of the Barnard Archives fellowship, participants will start their time at Barnard by processing collections and accruals using ArchivesSpace. We  will then tailor the fellows' work together based on their interests in learning specific skills, working with specific types of materials, or focusing on topical areas. 

Collections management and processing work may include:

• Accessioning and processing (appraisal, basic conservation, arrangement, and description) of material in all formats (analog, paper, digital), including institutional papers, manuscript collections, photographs and A/V materials, and web archives

• Revision and creation of processing workflows and documentation

• Processing accruals and updating existing finding aids

After building a foundation in archival processing, participants in the fellowship may continue to process larger collections or are encouraged to conceive of and complete independent projects in other areas of archival work with the support of Director and Associate Director and other archives and library staff. 

Independent projects will be self-directed by fellowship participants and may include:

• Digital collections/UX or metadata work

• Outreach and teaching with archives

• Collaborative projects with the academic centers

• Archival exhibition development and curation

The overall goals of the fellowship will be determined by the participants in conjunction with the Director and Associate Director. Participants in the fellowship will plan and direct their own independent projects, or may also elect to continue with processing work (or build a project based around processing). 

The fellowship is intended to give fellows a foundation in processing and an introduction to other topics in archival work, including reference work, teaching, acquisitions and donor relations, outreach, budgets and advocacy, managing open source software, preservation, and project management.

About the collections, the Archives, and our office:

The Barnard Archives and Special Collections consist of over 450 distinct collections. We document the history of the College and collect special collections materials that relate to broader histories of feminism and dance and advance the mission of the College by collaborating in teaching and learning. Highlights of the collections include the Ntozake Shange Papers, the Sabra Moore NYC Women’s Art Movement Collection, the Kathryn Kolbert Planned Parenthood v. Casey records, Special Collections zines from the Barnard Zine Library, the records of the Barnard Dance Department, the records and collections of the Barnard Center for Research on Women, and many more.
 

The Barnard Archives commits to work that is equitable and anti-oppressive, and encourages and supports work which centers voices, knowledge, and memory-making practices historically excluded from the archival record. Our community agreements describe some of the ways in which we are committed to upholding values of inclusivity, privacy, and support.

The archives fellowship is primarily in-person, at the Barnard Archives and Special Collections on Barnard’s campus (at 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027), with opportunities for remote work as possible. Our offices are accessible to individuals with mobility disabilities. We have bathroom facilities available for all gender identities. We are open Monday-Friday, 10 AM - 6 PM. 

While employed at Barnard, you will be given access to the Library’s resources.

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:

To Qualify:

Must be currently enrolled in a graduate-level program in archival management, library sciences, or related fields. 

 

Must be available to work weekdays.

 

Must make a commitment to work, on average, 10 hours of work a week, with time off for winter and spring vacation, and increased hours if desired in early summer or throughout the fellowship. Work schedules are flexible and can be adjusted as needed–for example, participants can choose to work more hours and complete the fellowship in a compressed time frame.

Preferred demonstrable skills include:

Desire to work both collaboratively and independently; excellent organizational, research, and communication skills; critical analysis of archives or the archives profession (e.g. bringing a critical race, feminist, disability justice, and/or queer theoretical lens to archival work); and strong attention to detail. We welcome applicants to discuss how these preferred skills have been utilized and honed in areas of their life outside of their professional or academic work. 

 

The Barnard Archives especially encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ people, and individuals from other underrepresented groups. Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community.

Please submit resume and cover letter with your application.

To Read Full Posting & Apply:

https://barnard.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Staff/details/Archives-Fellow_JR1602?q=archives

 

 

 

 

 

Local History, Genealogy & Archive Internships, Brentwood Public Library (Long Island)

Local History, Genealogy, & Archive Department Graduate Internship

 
The Brentwood Library Local History Department, of the Brentwood Public Library in Brentwood, NY, is seeking MLIS student interns to gain experience working on our Newspaper and Audiovisual historical indexing projects. Intern participation in these projects will entail digitizing archival items as well as using information analysis and metadata creation skills to contribute to the development of an index to facilitate research.

 
The intern will work under the supervision of our History Librarian. Training will include developing indexing skills as well as introducing our Local History Room, archival collections, and genealogy reference services. Interested interns may assist with our public history and genealogy programs.

 
The ideal candidate will have an interest in historical and/or genealogical research, exploring archival collections, and developing their abilities to assist patrons in their own investigations both via in-person reference services as well as developing indexes, finding aids, and other research tools.

 
Schedule:
 Flexible schedule up to the limit set by internship course.

 
Responsibilities
 Work under the supervision of our history librarian indexing our Newspaper and Audiovisual
projects.
 Review digitized materials with an aim toward indexing and creating metadata.
 Digitize items using scanning equipment.
 Upload digitized items and metadata to content management systems.
 Assist patrons in accessing archival items and answering local history and genealogy questions relating to the archival collection.

 
Qualifications:
 Enrolled in an internship course at an accredited institution of higher learning.

 
Application Information:
Email applications to Peter Ward at pward@brentwoodnylibrary.org by August 15, 2022.
Please include a cover letter in the body of your email and an attached resume with listing relevant qualifications, education, and job experience.

 

 

 

Internship, The NY Academy of Medicine Library (Manhattan)

Internship posting: The New York Academy of Medicine Library

About the New York Academy of Medicine:
Proudly celebrating its 175th anniversary, the New York Academy of Medicine tackles the barriers that prevent every individual from living a healthy life and works to advance health equity for all through data-driven research and insightful programming. We are a leading voice for innovation in public health. Throughout our 175-year history, we have uniquely championed bold changes to the systems that perpetuate health inequities and keep all communities from achieving good health. Today, this work includes innovative research, programs, and policy initiatives that distinctively value community input for maximum impact. Combined with our trusted public programming, historic library, and with the support of our esteemed Fellows and Members, NYAM’s legacy as a public health leader continues.

About the Library: 
The NYAM Library is home to one of the most significant historical libraries in medicine and public health in the world. The Library and its Center for the History of Medicine and Public Health support and encourage a deeper understanding of the many and varied forces that have shaped medicine and public health from ancient times to the present day. The Library fosters engagement with its historical materials for scholars and the public and organizes public events that use history to better understand current-day issues. The Library’s collections contain a rich variety of formats, including rare books and journals, contemporary monographs and serials, bound manuscripts, archives and archival collections, historical and contemporary pamphlets, blueprints, graphical materials, audiovisual materials, and digital content. The Library fills a unique role in the scholarly and cultural landscape of New York City by making its collections accessible for research and by presenting an engaging roster of public programs integrating medicine with history, the humanities, and the arts.

About the Internship:
We are seeking a current library school student interested in the history of medicine, public health, archives, and historical collections for a paid fall 2022 cataloging internship. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a library career, particularly in a special collections library. 
The cataloging intern will perform both copy cataloging and original cataloging of pamphlets in the Library’s rare pamphlet collection. These pamphlets are mostly from the 18th century to the early 20th century, and many of them are in foreign languages. Many of the pamphlets have cards in the Library’s printed card catalog that the cataloging intern will need to consult. The intern will participate in the Library’s social media outreach program by writing one or more blog posts about noteworthy pamphlets. The intern will also learn about the different functions of a special collections library by observing the Library’s work in user services, digitization, conservation, and outreach. The successful applicant will be flexible, detail-oriented, self-directed, and interested in rare book and special collections cataloging. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
⦁    Copy-catalog pamphlets using OCLC’s Connexion client and the Library’s Integrated Library System (ILS), currently Koha through ByWater Solutions.
⦁    Perform original cataloging of pamphlets that do not have pre-existing records in OCLC. 
⦁    Assign appropriate subject headings (both LC and MeSH) to the pamphlet materials.
⦁    Use thesauri including RBMS controlled vocabularies and AAT.
⦁    Assess the condition of the pamphlets and refer problematic items to the conservation lab. Rehouse pamphlets as necessary. 
⦁    Maintain statistics about the number of pamphlets cataloged.
⦁    Assist with the management of the Library’s catalog, including correcting errors in the catalog and updating location and holdings information.
⦁    Contribute to the Library’s social media presence by writing blog posts about pamphlets.

Qualifications:
Enrollment in a library school program and completion of a course in cataloging. Working knowledge of AACR2 and RDA, MARC21 format, LC Subject Headings (LCSH); familiarity with Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), and thesauri including RBMS controlled vocabularies and AAT a plus. The applicant should be ready to learn to use cataloging resources they are unfamiliar with, and open to gaining skills that will further their professional goals. Preference given to applicants with experience using cataloging software (OCLC Connexion Client and Koha preferred); familiarity with how to handle rare materials; proficiency in one or more modern European languages or Latin; as well as previous library intern or work experience.

Schedule and Compensation:
This paid internship ($20/hour) is available for a student currently enrolled in a library school program. It will run for 15 weeks in fall 2022. We are hoping to find someone who can start in mid-September and finish in mid-December. The schedule has some flexibility, but the intern will generally be expected to work 14 hours per week, falling between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Most of the work is anticipated to be in-person, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required. The total number of work hours expected is 210 hours over the course of the internship. Interested candidates are asked to send a cover letter and resume to Miranda Schwartz: mschwartz@nyam.org.
 
 

Ask a Librarian Internship, Columbia U (Virtual/Manhattan)

Ask a Librarian Internship Program

Columbia University Libraries seeks applicants for the remote Ask A Librarian Internship. The Ask A Librarian Internship provides current and recently-graduated Library & Information Science students with hands-on experience in academic librarianship. Interns will receive training and support from a librarian supervisor in order to assist users through the Ask A Librarian chat reference service. Additionally, interns will work in collaboration with their supervisor to conduct a project, such as designing and delivering a workshop session, creating topical research guides, or processing special collections. Interns will be assigned to a project based on their interests and project availability. 

The Ask A Librarian Internship Program seeks to provide meaningful working experiences that relate to the goals and interests of the intern. BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Library & Information Science students and recent graduates are highly encouraged to apply.

Availability

Applications will be accepted from July 5th to July 24th, 2022. Applications received before or after this time will not be considered. 

Five positions will be available for Fall 2022. Interns are anticipated to start August 29th, 2022, with an expected end date of on or before December 23rd, 2022, for a period of approximately four months total. 

Additionally, we are recruiting for five positions for Spring 2023 at this time. Interns for this semester are anticipated to start January 9th, 2023, with an expected end date of on or before May 12th, 2023.

Location

The internship will be conducted remotely. Interns residing in the New York City area will have the option to conduct project work at Columbia University’s Morningside Campus if desired.

Compensation

$20/hour

Schedule

The schedule is an average time commitment of 10 hours per week, but varies week to week. It typically includes six hours of chat reference staffing during evenings and/or weekends, and four hours of working on a project and meeting with a librarian supervisor. Anticipated evening and weekend chat reference hours include Monday-Friday 5pm to 8pm, and Saturday or Sunday 12pm to 6pm (Eastern Time). Please note that there is flexibility in scheduling, and interns are encouraged to swap chat reference shifts with one another as needed.

Duties

• Provide research assistance to users via chat reference

• Refer users to appropriate Libraries departments or staff members

• Successfully complete a project as directed by an intern supervisor

• Meet with intern supervisor once per week

Required Qualifications

 

• Must be currently enrolled in a Master of Library Science (MLS) or equivalent program in the United States, or have graduated from a MLS program within the past year, and be a U.S. resident 
  
  
• Demonstrated effective communication skills 
  
  
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends

 Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or experience in reference/research services 
  
  
• Ability to evaluate, understand, refer, and respond to research questions
  
  
• Strong commitment to service

Applicant Instructions

Applications will be accepted from July 5th to July 24th, 2022. Please submit a cover letter and resume to the Ask A Librarian Internship Coordinators at AskALibrarianInternship@library.columbia.edu by Sunday, July 24th at 11:59pm Eastern. 

Submit your cover letter and resume as a single document (preferably PDF), with the naming convention: Lastname_Firstname_Application.pdf 

Your cover letter should include how you meet the required qualifications for the internship, as well as any preferred qualifications as applicable. Please also indicate in your cover letter which semester you wish to be considered for: Fall 2022, Spring 2023, or both. 

We expect to notify successful applicants in early August, and unsuccessful applicants in mid-August.

For More Information

Please contact AskALibrarianInternship@library.columbia.edu.