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Friday, August 30, 2024

Fall 2024 Library Intern, Center for Book Arts (Manhattan)

 

Center for Book Arts seeks a Library Intern for Fall 2024.

 

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until September 6, 2024. 


Under the supervision of the Librarian, the intern will:


  • Catalog artists’ books, zines, and reference materials

  • Page and shelf materials for researchers 

  • Supervise visiting researchers and present curated collections to visiting classes 

  • Other library-related projects as needed including preservation and research, as time allows


Skills and qualification requirements: 


  • 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.

  • Interest in arts nonprofit libraries and/or artist's books and the book arts

  • Comfort speaking publicly

  • Ability to work independently 

  • Knowledge/experience of working with CollectiveAccess or other CMS software, or desire to learn CollectiveAccess

 

Time requirements: 100 hours total. Two full days/week or one full day and two half days are preferred. Dates are flexible and can be adjusted in accordance with the intern’s schedule and needs. 


The intern will receive a stipend of $1,000. Interns also receive 25% off classes and our bookshop and access to studio space. 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 September 6, 2024. 


About the CenterCenter 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.