Whitney Museum of American Art is hiring a
Research Resources - Library Internship in United States

Summary

The Whitney Museum is offering a semester-long hybrid academic year internship for Fall 2024 in the Research Resources: Library department. The selected candidate will create original and copy cataloging, assist with reference services, circulation, and supervising the reading room, and receive training in library policies, procedures, cataloging, preservation, and user services.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with library cataloging (MARC, RDA, LCSH, LC classification) and/or preservation is preferred

Benefits

Interns will be paid a stipend of $3000