Archival Interns, Adelphi University (Long Island)

The University Archives and Special Collections at Adelphi University is currently seeking interns for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 terms. The Archival Intern will be responsible for arranging and describing collections, preparing finding aids, digitizing photographs, and creating electronic catalog records for collections, photographs, and artifacts. Students must be available to work on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., must be currently enrolled in a graduate-level program in library and information science, and must have completed an introductory course in archival principles and practices.

Contact Information:
David Ranzan
University Archivist and Special Collections Librarian
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
dranzan@adelphi.edu

Library Intern, Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum (Long Island City)

 Library Intern -

The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum is seeking a qualified library intern for Fall 2025. Term is 12 weeks, 15 hrs per week, with a flexible start date.

The Noguchi Museum’s reference library is a growing resource that informs internal research and is also associated with its public-facing bibliography of works related to Noguchi’s life and work. This position is well-suited for a Library and Information Science student with an interest in museums and special libraries, particularly a candidate with an interest in promoting access to information about 20th century art and artists.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Working with the Museum’s Archivist, the library intern will organize the reference library, cross-reference books against uncatalogued materials in the offices, add and refine entries in the bibliography using the content management system CollectiveAccess, assess the condition of materials, and reorganize shelving as needed. The Library Intern will have the opportunity to provide a significant impact on the arrangement of a nascent collection. 

The library intern will also assist the Museum’s Archivist in reviewing a large assortment of unprocessed books by determining which volumes have value for the library and identifying uses for the remaining books. 

The ideal candidate will be currently enrolled in a graduate Library and Information Science program (or a recent graduate), although undergraduates with some library or archives experience will also be considered.

Experience, Skills, and Qualities

• Experience with content management systems/database applications such as CollectiveAccess

• Interest in modern/contemporary art, and particularly in the life and work of Isamu Noguchi

• Experience working in a special library or museum setting

• Currently enrolled in a Library and Information Science program, or a recent graduate

Compensation

Compensation for this intern position is $20 per hour.

The Library Intern position is a part time, temporary position located at the Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, Queens. The hours are 15 hours per week, to be determined in conversation with the Archivist. Work will be performed both in a warehouse/storage setting as well as in an office environment; prolonged periods of standing and lifting, as well as sitting, use of computers and standard office equipment required to accomplish work objectives. This position will primarily be onsite at The Noguchi Museum, with some work from home flexibility depending on project needs.

To Apply

In a single PDF, please send a cover letter, résumé, and a list of three references (including names, titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers) to jobs@noguchi.org with “Library Intern” in the subject line. Please indicate in your cover letter your potential scheduling availability, or if you have an hourly-total requirement (or other notable requirements) for school credit.

Internship, La MaMa (East Village)

The La MaMa Archive is dedicated to supporting the work of La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club and to promoting inquiry into the history of off-off-Broadway theater. Founded in 1961 by theatre legend Ellen Stewart, La MaMa is the only original Off-Off-Broadway venue still in operation. 

As an intern, you would be working on either processing or digitization projects as needed. You would have the opportunity to learn how we use our collections management system, CollectiveAccess, and be involved in preserving and creating access to La MaMa Archive's collections through our digital collections portal, catalog.lamama.org.

In addition to cataloging and digitization, interns are required to contribute to our archival outreach with a post on the Archive's blog, pushcartcatalog.wordpress.com and by attending at least one Archives tour in the course of their internship. We are able to accommodate a hybrid schedule but at least 75% of the internship will be held on-site. We are open M-F and can accommodate on-site hours between 10am-5pm.  

PLEASE NOTE, unfortunately we do not have funds for a stipend at this time so an internship would be for credit only. If you are able to apply for a stipend through your program, we are happy to help with any documentation required.

If you are interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to kylie@lamama.org. 

Research Resources Library Internship, Whitney Museum (West Village)

The Whitney’s Academic Year Internship program offers a semester-long paid internship for undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited academic program. The internship is hybrid, with some onsite work. For Fall 2025, interns commit between 16–21 hours per week over 10–12 weeks for a total of 200 hours. Interns are assigned to a specific department at the Museum for the duration of the internship. For more information, including information on eligibility requirements, please visit our Internships page. 

The Whitney seeks a Research Resources: Library intern for the Fall 2025 semester.

Expected Projects & Assignments

• Create original and copy cataloging in MARC for library materials
• Create preservation housings for Library Special Collections materials
• Assist with providing in-person and remote reference services
• Assist with the circulation of library materials
•  Assist with supervising the reading room and on-site researchers
• Assist with reference inquiries from staff and external researchers

Skills & Qualifications

• Ideal candidate is a current student or recent graduate who has completed at least one semester in a Library and Information Science program, or related graduate program
• Experience with library cataloging (MARC, RDA, LCSH, LC classification) and/or preservation a plus
• Interest in modern and contemporary American art and museum work
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail
• Experience with conducting research using an ILS
• Ability to lift cartons (up to 30lbs) is helpful

• Undergraduates and graduates currently enrolled in accredited academic year programs are eligible
• Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year’s worth of academic coursework; undergraduate freshmen are not eligible
• While a demonstrated interest in art and art history is preferred, students in all majors are encouraged to apply
• Previous museum experience is not required

Provided Training

• General art library policies and procedures
• Use of our OPAC, WhitneyCat, and Koha ILS
• Library cataloging and MARC/RDA metadata creation
• Basics of hands-on preservation rehousing for a variety of library materials
• Reference and user services skills.

Outcomes

• First-hand experience in multiple areas related to the operations of library a museum setting
• An understanding of how the Whitney’s research collections support unique areas of inquiry
• The opportunity to work with both Whitney staff researchers and visiting scholars
• Increased knowledge of metadata, reference, and circulation of library resources

Compensation
Interns will be paid a stipend of $3000.

Generous support for Ostrover Family Academic Year Interns is provided by Julie and Doug Ostrover.
 
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to this role.

About the Whitney:
The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today.

EEO Statement:
The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment
 

To Apply:

https://whitneymuseumofamericanart.applytojob.com/apply/axuHyaKv5F/Fall-2025-Research-Resources-Library-Internship

Ask A Librarian Internship Program, Columbia University (REMOTE)

Ask a Librarian Internship Program

Columbia University Libraries welcomes applications for the part-time, remote Ask A Librarian Internship in the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters. The Ask A Librarian Internship provides currently enrolled 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 preparing and delivering a workshop session, creating a research guide, or designing library outreach initiatives. 

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 are highly encouraged to apply.

Availability

Applications will be accepted from June 26th to July 16th, 2025. Applications received before or after this time will not be considered. 

Fall 2025: Three positions will be available for the Fall 2025 semester. Interns are anticipated to start August 25th, 2025, with an expected end date of December 19th, 2025, for a period of approximately four months total. 

Spring 2026: Three positions will be available for the Spring 2026 semester, which we are also recruiting for at this time. Interns are anticipated to start January 12th, 2026, with an expected end date of May 15th, 2026.

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.

Pay Rate

$25/hour

Schedule

The schedule is an average time commitment of 14 hours per week, but can vary week to week. It includes nine hours of chat reference staffing during evenings and/or weekends, and up to five hours of working on a project. Evening and weekend chat reference hours include Monday-Friday 5pm to 8pm, and Saturday-Sunday 12pm to 6pm (Eastern Time Zone). There is some flexibility in scheduling, and interns are encouraged to swap chat reference shifts with one another as needed.

Duties

• Provide research assistance to Columbia University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external researchers through the Ask A Librarian chat reference service
• Conduct a project with the guidance of a librarian supervisor
• Meet with librarian supervisor once per week
• Participate in monthly all-group internship meetings

Projects

Interns will work on one of the following projects, which can be completed remotely unless otherwise noted. In your application cover letter please describe which project(s) you are most interested in and why. 

1. Data Literacy Outreach and Instruction. Availability: Fall 2025. Starting in the Fall 2025 semester, the Research Data Services (RDS) team will start recording their workshops and making the recordings, presentations, data, code, and exercises available either publicly, or accessible with university authentication. RDS is developing a new webpage to host links to the materials, which the intern will assist with populating. The intern will also assist with publishing the materials to the appropriate location and ensuring consistent presentation within those spaces. The intern will be encouraged to attend and assist in workshops (offered as either in-person or remote) as scheduling aligns, and will help in developing assessment tools that work best for RDS workshop formats. 

2. CourseWorks & Open Educational Resources. Availability: Fall 2025. Columbia University students have expressed needs around textbook affordability. There is a goal within Columbia Libraries to try to meet some of these needs, particularly the needs of graduate students. There have been multiple projects to address this issue and this project builds upon those efforts. The intern will work with a set of syllabi from CourseWorks (the Columbia course management system) to explore automations for extracting required readings information from the documents, enhancing the citations if needed (e.g., from the Crossref API), and searching CLIO (the Libraries' catalog) to determine if open versions of the resources are provided by the Libraries. As a final product, the intern would document their workflows so that they could be replicated with a larger set of syllabi. Prior experience with Python or a similar language is required for this project.

3. Library Social Media Use in 2025. Availability: Fall 2025. This project focuses on the exploration of social media use for libraries considering algorithmic changes to platforms that have rendered them less social. Through a review of the relevant literature and an environmental scan, the intern will develop a social media strategy for the Association of College & Research Libraries Greater New York Metropolitan Chapter (ACRL/NY) Annual Symposium, including tailoring content to attract library school students and early career academic librarians. The intern will gain a thorough understanding of library social media outreach strategies, as well as the activities and needs of professional associations. 

4. Optimizing United Nations Research Guides with an Information Literacy Lens. Availability: Spring 2026. While Columbia University Libraries’ United Nations (UN) research guides comprehensively highlight UN holdings physically at Columbia University as well as those available open access, more work can be done to better align the presentation and organization of these guides with how researchers engage with this type of information. This project involves: (1) Redesigning existing UN guides while being intentional about information seeking behavior and user needs, especially as related to the School of International and Public Affairs, and; (2) Teaching an online workshop on how to effectively locate and utilize UN resources for policy research. The intern will gain hands-on practice using the LibGuides platform for designing research guides, as well as experience providing library instruction for a broad academic audience.

5. Curriculum Mapping. Availability: Spring 2026. For this project the intern will work with a liaison librarian to create a curriculum map—reviewing a program's curriculum to refine information literacy goals—of the Columbia Journalism School graduate program. The curriculum map will be used to inform opportunities for library instruction, one-on-one consultations, and other research support activities. This project is a good fit for an intern interested in patron-facing work in academic libraries and how to make research support activities more effective.
   
   
6. Social Work Library Stacks Display. Availability: Spring 2026 (In-person project). The intern will design a display for the Social Work Library bookstacks using a mix of book displays and signage to increase user engagement with onsite, digital, and off-site collections. The display will increase user knowledge of types of collections, where collections are located, and how to access collections. The display will also encourage users to consult library staff for research support. This project will be ideal for someone enthusiastic about design and user experience in libraries.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Master of Library Science (MLS) or equivalent program during participation in the internship
• Demonstrated effective communication skills
• Interest or demonstrated ability to provide high quality research assistance
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends (5-8pm Monday-Friday and 12-6pm Saturday-Sunday, Eastern Time Zone)

Applicants must reside in the United States to be eligible for consideration.

Applicant Instructions

Applications will be accepted from June 26th to July 16th, 2025. 

To apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to the Ask A Librarian Internship Coordinators at AskALibrarianInternship@library.columbia.edu by Wednesday, July 16th at 11:59pm Eastern Time Zone.

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

Your cover letter should describe:

• How you meet the qualifications required for the internship
• Which project(s) you are most interested in conducting and why
• Which semester you wish to be considered for: Fall 2025, Spring 2026, or no preference

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

Please note that there is no interview process for Ask A Librarian Interns, and candidates will be offered a position based solely on the strength of their application materials. Because of this, for the best chance of a successful application we do not recommend the use of generative AI assistants to draft your materials.

For Questions or Additional Information

Please contact the Internship Coordinators at AskALibrarianInternship@library.columbia.edu.

Library Fellowship, Brooklyn Law School (Brooklyn)

 

Brooklyn Law School Library Fellow

Brooklyn, NY, US

Salary Range:$16.50 To $16.50 Hourly

Brooklyn Law School Library Fellows Program

The Brooklyn Law School Library is pleased to announce two paid library fellowship opportunities for the 2025-2026 Academic School Year.  This fellowship program is designed to provide current library students with opportunities to perform foundational work in public services, reference, archives, and digital collections. Under the guidance of the Associate Librarian for Public Services and the Collection Management and Access Services Librarian, the library fellows program aims to provide fellows with valuable training and experience, while enabling the library to pursue new projects.

Position: Library Fellow

Reports To: Associate Librarian for Public Services

Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt, On-Site Work Environment.

Salary Range: $16.50 per hour 

Start Date: August or Beginning of September 2025

Summary: 

Founded in 1901, Brooklyn Law School is a distinguished, independent law school located in Brooklyn Heights, New York. The Law School is searching for a Library Fellow to serve both the community and library needs by supporting a variety of teams, including, circulation, reference, technical services, and library IT. The Law School’s size, vibrant employee and student population, and commitment to providing the best legal education, will offer a candidate the opportunity to develop and diversify practical skills and participate firsthand in the business of operating a successful educational institution. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Helps staff and manage the circulation desk. 
• Provides reference service and support to faculty, students, and alumni.   
• Develops expertise in all research databases to which the library subscribes. 

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited Master’s degree program in Library Science or Information Science. 
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Ability to prioritize projects as needed.
• Previous customer service experience is preferred, but it is not required.
• Candidates possessing a J.D. are also preferred, but a J.D. is not required.

**Please note previous experience working in a library is not required. This is an entry level opportunity to give current students an opportunity to gain experience working in an academic law library.

To Read Full Posting & Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter and list of three references at https://tinyurl.com/2kds7xru.

It is the policy of Brooklyn Law School to be impartial in the treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to race, creed, religion, color, natural origin, citizenship status, gender, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, union affiliation, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preferences or any other legal protected status.

Archival Internships, City Lore (Lower East Side)

 The City Lore Archive (https://citylore.org/archive) is looking to fill two (2) paid Archives Internship positions for Summer 2025 for work on a large digitization & access grant that covers our entire collection. Interns are expected to be current or recent graduate students interested in Archives, Folklore, and/or Public History. The main responsibilities would be to inventory and catalog our current Audio-Visual and photographic holdings and to prep them for third-party digitization.

All interns will be directly supervised and trained by City Lore’s archivist Seth Schonberg, and can expect to handle a wide range of time-based media formats and/or photographic materials, and can expect to contribute to publishing access documentation at the successful conclusion of the grant.

 

This is the first of three pairs of paid internships we will be offering, continuing in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. Future responsibilities are expected to include Cataloging of A/V and Photographic digital transfers, and translating, and then publishing, our current digital catalog onto ArchiveSpace for public accessibility. Returning candidates will be favored for the remainder of these grant internships.

 

This is a paid internship. 16 hours/week is desired but negotiable and will be exclusively on-site at the City Lore offices.

 

City Lore (https://citylore.org/) is a non-profit in Lower Manhattan which has focused on communicating and documenting the ethnic culture and folklife of New York City communities for the last 40 years. A large percentage of our collections has recently been acquired by the American Folklife Center at Library of Congress, and we have recently received a grant from the Leon Levy Foundation to digitize more of our collection, and to make our catalog of the entirety of our collections publicly accessible.

 

Contact: Seth Schonberg, City Lore Archivist at seth@citylore.org

Library Intern, Center for Book Arts (NoMad)

 Center for Book Arts seeks a Library Intern for Summer 2025

 

The primary project of the Summer Intern is to work on cataloging the Paper Cuts Zine Collection, a collection of zines and podcasts about zines donated to CBA by Christopher Kardambikis. 

 

Under the supervision of the Librarian, the intern will also:

• Catalog artists’ books and reference materials
• Page and shelve materials for researchers 
• Other library-related projects as needed, including preservation and research

 

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
• Ability to identify print processes and/or bookbinding techniques a plus; desire to learn these a plus

 

Time requirements: 

One to two days per week starting between June 13 and 20 and ending between August 18 and 25. Dates are flexible and can be adjusted in accordance with the intern’s schedule and needs.

This internship is unpaid. Interns 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: 

Nicole Rosengurt, Librarian

collections@centerforbookarts.org

 

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until May 30, 2025

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.

 

Paper Conservation Archives Internship, NYC Municipal Archives (NYC)

The New York City Municipal Archives is offering a 2-month paid summer internship of up to 20 hours/week to a current student or recent graduate pursuing a career in book or paper conservation.

 

The intern will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional conservation laboratory through conservation treatment of manuscripts, books, documents, architectural drawings, and other graphic materials on paper, as well as environmental monitoring, preservation assessments, and rehousing of materials. The intern’s interests and goals will be considered in selecting projects. The internship is intended for students preparing to apply to graduate programs in conservation or current students and recent graduates of conservation master's programs. The hourly pay rate is $30.00

 

The NYC Municipal Archives serves as the repository for historical records relating to New York City government, including New Amsterdam records from the Dutch colonial era, original drawing plans for the Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park, the largest collection of court records in the English-speaking world, among many other unique collections.

 

Qualified applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Recruit@records.nyc.gov  no later than May 14, 2025. 

Summer Archives Intern, U.S. Court of Appeals (Lower Manhattan)

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT May 2, 2025 

Reference No.: FY 25-07 

Position Title: Summer Archives Intern 

Location: Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse, Headquarters Library, New York, NY 

Salary: $20 per hour 

Closing Date: Open until filled 

Expected Start Date: May 27, 2025

The Second Circuit Library is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to assist with the processing and cataloging of our physical archival materials. This internship offers hands-on experience in archival practices within a professional library setting. 

POSITION OVERVIEW: The successful candidate will understand archives and collections, metadata standards, and best practices in library science.

 Tasks will include, but are not limited to: 

• Assisting in the physical processing and arrangement of archival materials.

 • Rehousing and labeling documents according to archival standards. 

• Entering data into archival management systems. 

• Identifying objects for future digitization projects. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to those currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an MLS/MLIS program, though all with relevant experience are welcome to apply. 

The successful candidate will possess:

 • A close attention to detail, with strong organizational skills. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

• An ability to work effectively under supervision and independently. 

• Experience or familiarity with cataloging and archival standards and best practices.

• An interest in archives, special collections, or history. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident seeking U.S. citizenship. Positions with the U.S. Courts are excepted service appointments, which are “at will” and may be terminated with or without cause. All interns are subject to strict confidentiality requirements. The candidate(s) selected for the position will be brought on provisionally pending the results of a background check. Direct deposit of pay required.

TO APPLY: Please email a cover letter and resume as a single PDF attachment to resumes@ca2.uscourts.gov, subject line: “Summer Archives Intern, Reference No. FY 25-07.” Your cover letter should include your summer availability and best means of contacting you. When saving your documents as one PDF, it is important to name the file using only your firstname_lastname. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified. No phone calls, please. 

THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Source: https://ww3.ca2.uscourts.gov/docs/Jobs/FY25-07.pdf