The Frick is looking for an intern to work on the Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America, an award-winning project developed by the Frick Art Research Library to help researchers locate primary sources about art collectors, dealers, and related people and businesses: https://research.frick.org/directory
All applications must be submitted through this form: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2754854
Position Description
We are looking for an intern, ideally a current graduate student in an information science or related program, to help us update this important resource by:
· uploading and conducting quality control of new collector and dealer entries
· updating links to finding aids and digital content
· revising and correcting existing entries
· researching primary resources for possible inclusion
· working with the supervising Archivist and Digital Art History Lead on plans to utilize the data, including revising and updating Wikidata entries to reflect the location of primary materials as described in the Directory
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performing related tasks as assigned, including responding to
researchers who inquire about the resources in the Directory and writing
blog posts
Work Hours and Compensation
Flexible schedule, 7 hours/week. This position is primarily remote but will include opportunities for on-site work after the Frick’s renovations are completed later this year. Compensation: $25.00 per hour.
