Qualifications: Upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, or students in professional programs with a commitment to excellence. Good communication and interpersonal skills, knowledge of art or architecture history, good organizational skills, previous library experience.

Length of program: Semester long internships. At least one day per week, Monday-Friday

The internship will involve working with a librarian on a special project in acquisitions, cataloging, serials, or digitization, tailored to meet the needs and the career goals of each individual student.

Qualifications: Upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, or students in professional programs with a commitment to excellence. Good communication and interpersonal skills, knowledge of art or architecture history, good organizational skills, previous library experience.

Length of program: Semester long internships. At least one day per week, Monday-Friday

The Institutional Archives of the Art Institute of Chicago were established in 1987 as a department within the structure of the Ryerson Library. The department preserves, accumulates and manages the documentation of the corporate history of the Museum and the School.

Internship opportunities are available in the following areas:

• Records Management:
  • Assisting the Archivist in all aspects of records management, including data entry, database management, logistic support to various school and museum departments, interaction with vendors.
• Digitization of Art Institute publications and photographs
  • Hands-on scanning of historic publications and photographs
  • Composing metadata and attaching these to the pdfs in preparation of web-release
  • Periodically updating website
• Processing of archival collections
  • Packing and handling, organizing, rehousing and compiling finding aids (= archival inventories) of collections of personal papers of artists and individuals affiliated with the Art Institute (teachers, curators, donors, trustees)

A combination of the above three fields is possible.

Qualifications: The Institutional Archives are looking for energetic interns who can work a flexible schedule, who enjoy the museum, archives and library environment and who are able to work at least a summer or a semester's length of time. We are willing to work with any level college student. Majors which would best fit the internship include: Library Sciences, Information Technology, Art History, Fine Arts, Anthropology, Museum Studies, but we are open to others who may be interested in the broader cultural world or non-profit work.

Length of program: Semester-long internships, approximately 10-15 hours a week.

A few of the many valuable experiences we may offer a graduate student with interest in Archives are:

• Survey, arrange, process, and provide preservation and intellectual access to large and small collections. Add accruals to existing collections; evaluate and reorganize existing collections to better facilitate access accordingly.
• Review and update existing finding aids and encode new finding aids in EAD.
• Assist in the establishment, organization, editing, and application of metadata for new and existing digital objects. Digitize collection items when appropriate and develop content for online exhibits, publications, and other uses as required.
• Assist patrons and researchers in navigating collections on-site and online; respond to email research inquiries.

It is our goal to create Library Practicum and Internship experiences that are tailored to meet the needs and the career goals of each individual student.

Qualifications: Library and Information Science students are preferred, but we also consider anyone who has had work or internship experience in archives, libraries, museums or who are students or graduates in associated fields such Museum Studies, Architectural History or Architectural Preservation.

Length of program: Semester long internships

Duties:

• Copy cataloging exhibition catalogs and art history books using Ex Libris Alma
• Editing and enhancing existing MARC bibliographic records using RDA, LCSH, and the LC/NAF
• Assigning call numbers using the Library of Congress Classification System
• Assisting with other technical services projects as needed

• Undergraduate or graduate student located in or near the Chicago area during the internship period who has completed at least one academic year of post-high school study; recent graduates (within one year of graduation) will also be considered
• Enthusiastic curiosity for learning and applying the principles and procedures of professional library work including methods, practices, and techniques of library copy cataloging and classification
• Strong analytical and organizational skills and an attention to detail
• Ability to concentrate on detailed information over an extended period
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Committed to the goal of promoting inclusive, pluralistic museums

• Current student or recent graduate of an ALA-accredited program
• Reading knowledge of at least one non-English language
• Knowledge of art history, architecture history, or closely-related field

As the Reader Services intern, your role is two-fold. You will use growing knowledge of the Libraries’ special collections to research and identify museum-quality objects and will provide excellent reference assistance in-person, by phone and email, and remotely through carefully designed digital resources. You will work in collaboration with professionals across library departments and in consultation with the Director of Libraries to earn hands-on training in multiple areas of art librarianship, including reference duties, collection management, electronic resources management, metadata creation, and primary research on library materials.

INTERNSHIP OUTCOMES

• Mentor relationships with field practitioners
• Peer-to-peer relationships with fellow interns
• Understanding of Reader Services department functions, including e-resources management and database lifecycles, interlibrary loan, instruction, circulation, and reference services
• Hands-on experience with resource management functions in the Libraries’ integrated library system (Ex Libris Alma) and patron interface (Ex Libris Primo)
• Familiarity with reading room workflows and policies
• Experience in creating different types of metadata
• Critical thinking skills in analyzing books, electronic resources, and art objects
• Knowledge of how to handle rare and fragile materials as well as archival materials
• Awareness of the inner workings of a large art museum with a global collection

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and report on special collections material
• Create metadata, including images and catalog links, for special collections material
• Research museum exhibition history and write descriptions that enhance library content on the Art Institute’s website
• Improve findability of e-resources through editing, updating, and creating records in the integrated library system
• Select, retrieve, and set up general and special collections material for group visits
• Develop LibGuides content on library collection strengths to assist patrons
• Utilize art history reference tools and respond to in-person and e-mailed reference inquiries
• Contribute to collection development decisions by assessing and recommending database and monograph purchases

QUALIFICATIONS
Required

• Current MLIS student located in or around the Chicago metropolitan area; recent graduates (within one year of graduation) will also be considered
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience conducting research in a library and writing in a clear, succinct style
• Skill in multitasking and managing multiple projects
• Commitment to the goal of promoting inclusive, pluralistic museums

Preferred

• Previous library work experience
• Some knowledge of art and architectural history
• Familiarity with the challenges of working with special collections and archives

About the Emerging Art Leaders Internship
The Emerging Art Leaders Internship is open to all qualified candidates with individuals from groups historically underrepresented in the arts museum field particularly encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to those who demonstrate commitment to the goal of promoting inclusive, pluralistic museums.

This internship is part of a museum-wide effort to provide students from diverse backgrounds, including those underrepresented in the museum field, the opportunity to gain experience, career awareness, networks, and skills that will together position them to succeed as future art museum leaders. Those selected join an intern cohort and have access to a range of programs to support their development in addition to their specific departmental placement. Mentorship is provided throughout the intern experience. Interns are also encouraged to remain connected to the museum and to other interns as part of an alumni network.

This project is made possible, in part, through the Diversifying Art Museum Leadership Initiative (DAMLI), funded by the Walton Family Foundation and the Ford Foundation. Additional funding for DAMLI is provided by the James and Madeleine McMullan Family Foundation.

APPLICATION
Application must include the following materials:
Resume
Cover letter that includes answers to the following prompts:
What you hope to gain from this internship experience
What you will contribute to this internship
What challenge(s) or barrier(s) you face (personal, cultural, socioeconomic, educational, etc.) as you consider pursuing a career in the arts, and how this internship might play a role in helping to surmount those obstacles

Please combine all application materials into a single PDF for upload.

https://www.okeeffemuseum.org/about-the-museum/opportunities/internship-opportunities/

Booklyn’s mission is to promote artists’ books as art and research material and to assist artists and social justice organizations in documenting, exhibiting, and distributing their artworks and archives. Our growing community relies on the active involvement of artists, archivists, librarians, activists, educators, and interns. To get involved, please be in touch!

Interns at Booklyn are involved with all aspects of the administration of an artist-run non-profit art organization. We will work to tailor your internship to your interests and skills.

Specific activities, supervised by Booklyn staff, fall into the following categories:

• Arts Administration
• Cataloging/Art inventory/Archival Work
• Photography
• Workshops/Education
• Social Media/Promotion
• Shipping & Handling
• Curatorial Practice/Exhibition Preparation
• Development & Fundraising

We encourage interns to take on projects that align with their interests. You should have an interest in or be willing to learn about art, artists books, social justice, activism, exhibition, community outreach, archiving, photography, and/ or exhibition administration.

Please send resume, cover letter, and availability (hours per week / start date). Include information about your interests in art, social justice, and publishing. Intern applications are evaluated on a rolling basis. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to hello@booklyn.org.

FIT Library - Special Collections and College Archives (SPARC) of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)/SUNY has opportunities for internships and volunteer positions for spring, summer, and fall terms for undergraduate or graduate students or new professionals. Internships and volunteer posts encourage students and new professionals to explore careers and tasks related to library science, archives, information management, curatorial, or fine and applied art history fields.

Advanced internships are for new professionals or graduate students in archival tracks and programs in library science or in fashion and textile studies; other disciplines may be considered. Depending upon the individual needs of the unit and the intern or volunteer, a professional and focused experience in archives work may be structured around processing and preservation, descriptive practices and standards, collections management surveys, or digital collections. Solid research, analytical, computer, and writing skills are essential.

Advanced interns/volunteers usually work 12-15 weeks, approximately 10-12 hours per week; however, if an incumbent’s school has specific internship requirements, we will work with the program and comply with requirements as much as possible. Interns/volunteers work under the supervision and guidance of professional FIT Library SPARC staff and interns/volunteers must schedule their work when accompanied by a SPARC staff member. Course credit may be given with the approval of the intern’s academic institution – credit is not determined by nor awarded from FIT.

New York Internship

The Bridgeman Art Library is the world s leading source of fine art images. Based in London, New York, Paris and Berlin, the Library represents thousands of museums, private collections and artists throughout the world in licensing their images for reproduction. Our clients worldwide include publishers, designers, advertising agencies and other image-using creative professionals.

About the Internship:

We offer a work experience placement in the New York office based in Manhattan. This role will involve supporting the President & CEO and Account Managers. The successful intern will have varied responsibilities in a small office, providing a good opportunity for hands-on experience.

Requirements:

Any degree discipline is suitable, although an interest in Art, Art History or Marketing would be preferred. Start date The internship program is ongoing, we are currently accepting applicants.

For further information please visit www.bridgemanart.com or email joanna.smith@bridgemanart.com

To apply Please send your resume and covering letter to joanna.smith@bridgemanart.com

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The Research Center library contains approximately 4,000 monographs of photographers' work, 6,000 volumes on the history, theory and technology of photography, and 7,000 volumes related to fine art, film and media. The Research Center also houses over 3,000 rare books and photographic albums covering the history of image reproduction from 15th century woodcut, to 19th century photographic albums, to contemporary digital printing.

The rare books are complemented by the Illustrated Book Collection containing illustrated books published from 1694 to the present day that display all aspects of engraving and photo-engraving practices and all forms of imaging technologies from wood engraving to xerography. These collections are supported by additional holdings concentrating on the areas of photography, filmmaking, video, bookmaking, media studies, and the cultural practices of image making. Our periodicals collection is an extensive resource of publications on photography, the arts, culture, and media.

Internships are tailored to the needs and interests of individual students. Applications are accepted throughout the year.