Research Library & Archives Intern
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Location:
Detroit, MI, US
Company:
The Detroit Institute of Arts
Summary:
The intern will learn the basics of library and archives operations within a museum setting, contributing to key operational factors. Projects may include cataloguing artist files, assisting with book cataloguing, creating archive inventories, conducting shelf reads, and converting finding aids to digital formats.
Requirements:
Hard Skills: Organizational Skills, Self-directed Work, Office 365, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Cataloguing, Archival Processing, Inventory Maintenance, File Maker Pro
Experience: 0-2 years
Job Description:
POSITION TITLE/DEPARTMENT Research Library & Archives Intern
CLASSIFICATION/GRADE/SALARY RANGE Part-time, Non-Exempt, Temporary (1 year), 16 hours per week $16.50 per hour
GENERAL SUMMARY
As an established and respected organization, the DIA is an excellent place for interns to explore areas of interest in museums and non-profits. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about and contribute to key factors that help the museum to run smoothly. Cohort Interns will work under the guidance and supervision of a DIA professional on specific projects with established learning outcomes.
The Research Library & Archives intern will learn the basics of library and archives operations in a museum environment. Projects may involve cataloguing artist files, assisting with cataloguing of books, creating archive inventories, conducting shelf reads, converting legacy finding aids to digital, and assisting with reference requests, among others.
Tasks will include:
- Process various library and/or archival collections
- Assist with interlibrary loans and cataloguing
- Maintain inventories in File Maker Pro databases
- Other projects as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidates must be a current student in good standing at an ALA accredited graduate student in a Library and Information Science Program. This internship is an onsite opportunity. Candidates must have demonstrated organizational skills and the ability for self-directed work. This internship has a preference for candidates with one year of library experience.
Proficiency in the latest version of Office 365, including SharePoint, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Upon receiving notice, reasonable accommodations may be made, if possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange accurate information using various methods including in-person, virtual, telephone, and email.
THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
