The Library of the Jewish Theological Seminary
Archival Internship- fall 2024
Description:
The Library of the Jewish Theological Seminary is seeking an individual for a processing
archives internship. The Library is located on Broadway and 122nd Street in Manhattan.
Library holdings include more than 400 archival collections, many of which are unprocessed. In
addition, donations of new archival collections are made each year.
The intern will commit to work 8 hours per week onsite for 15 weeks to fulfill the requirements
for the internship. The intern will have the opportunity to accession new collections, create
inventories of collections, rehouse collections, and if appropriate, arrange and describe a
collection. The intern will have the opportunity to learn to work with ArchivesSpace. The
Library’s archivist and archival staff will serve as mentors for the internship
Requirements
• Enrollment in, or recent completion of, M.L.I.S or similar degree with a
concentration in archival studies from an ALA-accredited program, or an equivalent
graduate degree in information science, records management, or preservation.
• Background in Jewish Studies
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and under supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet strict deadlines.
Preferred
• Reading Hebrew language skills, other languages including Yiddish, German are
a plus
• Familiarity with cataloging and archival processing
• Experience working with archives information management applications
Application Instructions:
For consideration, interested individuals should send a cover letter and resume to Naomi
Steinberger, Director of LibraryServices. (nsteinberger@jtsa.edu)
