The Lesbian Herstory Archives has hybrid intern positions available for Archives, Library and Information Science Students for Spring 2024.
Interns will be asked to split their time on and off site, working a minimum of 10 hours each week.
A mask mandate is in effect (N95 masks will be provided) and social distancing will be maintained.
Activities:
Imaging & Metadata Rehousing: Graphics, Buttons, Videos, T-Shirts, Banners
Archival Processing: Music (Legacy Formats), Special Collections, Periodicals, Unpublished Papers
Interns will have the opportunity to create digital exhibits according to their academic needs and/or interest
Interns will also have the opportunity to plan/attend special events
Requirements:
Completion of first full semester of MSLIS core courses
Interest in best practices in archival processing, metadata development, digital libraries and access services
Demonstrated interest in lesbian history and activism
Comfort working with archival materials of a sexual nature.
Ability
to work remotely, independently and maintain regular communication via
gchat, email and attend weekly virtual meetings.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with Microsoft Office 365 , Excel, Google Suite or Zoho; Airtable, Dublin Core (online training provided)
Application Instructions
Applications must be sent to lha_interns@earthlink.net and must include a Resume and Cover Letter demonstrating your interest in lesbian studies and archival practices. One document combined as a PDF. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be reviewed.
About The Lesbian Herstory Archives
All-volunteer-run
since its inception in 1974, The Lesbian Herstory Archives is home to
the world's oldest and largest collection of archival, bibliographic and
multimedia materials by and about the diverse lesbian experience. LHA
is 501(c)3
, non-profit educational organization with no paid staff and no local
or federal government support. We rely solely upon individual
donations and private foundation support. We offer research assistance
to academics, artists, filmmakers, authors, individuals and classes.
During non-pandemic times, we also provide tours, exhibits, in-house
events and a semester-long Lesbian Studies course.
