Center for Book Arts seeks a Library Intern for Summer 2024.
Under the supervision of the Librarian, the intern will:
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Catalog artists’ books, zines, and reference materials
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Page and shelf materials for researchers
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Supervise visiting researchers and present curated collections to visiting classes
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Other library-related projects as needed including preservation and research, as time allows
Skills and qualification requirements:
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Currently enrolled or recently (within two years) graduated student of library and information science, archival studies, art history, or comparable field. Currently enrolled MLIS students are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Interest in arts nonprofit libraries and/or artist's books and the book arts
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Comfort speaking publicly
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Ability to work independently
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Knowledge/experience of working with CollectiveAccess or other CMS software, or desire to learn CollectiveAccess
Time requirements: 16 hours per week. Two full days or one full day and two half days are preferred. The projected start date of the internship is May 29, 2024. The last day of the internship is August 15, 2024. These dates are flexible and can be adjusted in accordance with the intern’s schedule and needs.
The intern will receive a stipend
of $2,000. Interns
also receive 25% off classes
and our bookshop. Please note that while some remote work is possible
if necessary, the majority of this internship will take place in-person
at Center for Book Arts.
The internship may qualify for academic credit if desired, and we encourage applications from MLIS students with an internship requirement. If taken for academic credit the student must arrange details with the home academic institution. Interns are responsible for securing their own housing and transportation.
To apply please email a brief cover letter and resume to:
Gillian Lee, Librarian
collections@centerforbookarts.org
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until April 5, 2024.
About the Center: Center
for Book Arts is one of the few contemporary arts organizations
dedicated to the art of the book, and the only location in New York City
at which visitors can view book arts exhibitions in the context of an
active, working studio. The Center is dedicated
to exploring and cultivating contemporary aesthetic interpretations of
the book as an art object, while preserving the traditional practices of
the art of the book. The Center seeks to facilitate communication
between the book arts community and the larger
spheres of contemporary art and literature through exhibitions,
classes, public programming, literary presentations, opportunities for
artists and writers, publications, and collecting.
