Library and Archives Internship at the Whitney Museum of American Art, Summer 2022
Department: Research Resources – Library and Archives Intern
Expected projects/work assignments
- Assist with the circulation of library materials.
- Assist with supervising the reading room and assisting on-site researchers.
- Assist with reference inquiries from staff and external researchers.
- Assist with statistical recordkeeping for the measurement of reference services.
- Digitize and prepare digital surrogates of analog materials.
Skills and qualifications required (including technology skills)
- 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.
- Interest in modern and contemporary American art and museum work.
- Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
- Experience with conducting research inquiries using an ILS and/or Archival Finding Aids is preferred.
- Ability to lift cartons (up to 30lbs) is helpful.
What type of training will be provided?
- In-person and remote reference and research services.
- General art library policies and procedures.
- Use of our OPAC, WhitneyCat, and Koha ILS.
- Use of ArchivesSpace, our catalog for archival collections.
- Technical standards for the creation of digital surrogates.
Outcomes
- First-hand experience in multiple areas related to the operations of library and archives in a museum setting.
- Library reference experience; the opportunity to work with both Whitney staff researchers and visiting scholars.
- Increased knowledge of reference services and library and archives catalogs.
- An understanding of how the Whitney’s research collections support unique areas of inquiry.
To learn more about the Whitney’s Library and Archives, visit: https://whitney.org/collection/research
To apply, please visit:
https://whitneymuseumofamericanart.applytojob.com/apply/hxJUE3wOwE/2022-Summer-Internship
