Job Posting- Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship, Yale University
Posted: January 31, 2012 Filed under: Opportunities: Fellowships, Opportunities: Internships, Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: Internships, job postings, jobs Leave a comment »from sils-jobs
2012/13 Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship at Yale University
https://collaborate.library.yale.edu/lhr-public/Internships%20and%20Fellowships/Kress%20Fellowship.aspx
The Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library
Yale University
New Haven, CT
Yale University Library Seeks Applications and Nominations for 2012/13 Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship at Yale University
Fixed Duration Position: 8 months from date of hire; non-renewable
Expected Start Date: June 1, 2012
Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.
THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARY
The Yale University Library, as one of the world’s leading research libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. It fosters intellectual growth and is a highly valued partner in the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including more than 12.5 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaged in numerous digital initiatives designed to provide access to a full array of scholarly information. Housed in the Sterling Memorial Library and twenty school and departmental libraries, it employs a dynamic, diverse, and innovative staff of over 500 who have the opportunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty and students, participate on committees, and are involved in other areas of staff development. For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library’s web site at http://www.library.yale.edu/.
THE ROBERT B. HAAS FAMILY ARTS LIBRARY
The Haas Family Arts Library at Yale consists of collections from four formerly-separate operating units: Art and Architecture, Arts of the Book, Drama and the Visual Resources Collection. Now located under one roof, these libraries support arts-area programming at Yale, including the Schools of Architecture, Art, and Drama, and the department of the History of Art, as well as the teaching and research needs of the Yale community beyond the visual arts. In addition, the Arts Library houses several prominent archival and special collections in Art and Architecture, Arts of the Book, and Drama, ranging from type specimens and woodblocks to theatrical archives to one of the world’s foremost collection of books on color.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Yale University Library welcomes applications and nominations for the 2012/13 Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship. The Kress Fellowship is intended for a recent graduate from library school who wishes to pursue a career in art librarianship. This fellowship is made possible through the generosity of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation. Through this fellowship, the Kress Foundation seeks to achieve in the field of art librarianship what it has accomplished for art history and art conservation: ensuring the growth of the discipline by promoting the advancement of new professionals.
The Haas Family Arts Library at Yale serves a distinguished array of academic and museum programs, architects, artists and scholars. Kress Fellows have the opportunity to interact routinely with faculty, staff and students in distinguished Schools of Architecture, Art, and Drama; a nationally ranked department of the History of Art; and two outstanding university art museums, the Yale Center for British Art and the Yale University Art Gallery. They also have occasion to collaborate with colleagues from throughout the Yale University Library, including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the library and rare books department of the Yale Center for British Art. The rich professional and scholarly resources of New York City and Boston’s art libraries and museums are within two hours travel, providing still further opportunities for professional growth and professional contact with colleagues.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This year the focus of the Kress Fellowship will be on public services librarianship, specializing in architecture and design, which will include experience in reference services and library research education. During their tenure at Yale, Kress Fellows are expected to pursue a mutually agreed-upon project resulting in a publishable paper or a new library service (such as a webpage or research guide). Kress Fellows are also introduced to a broad spectrum of professional activities and may have the opportunity to perform collection development activities or assist with library-based exhibitions. Kress Fellows also participate in library planning committees and task forces and engage in campus, regional, and national professional organizations and other collaborative activities. Expected to be professionally active and represent the Library and the University in the academic, scholarly, and professional community. May be required to participate with disaster recovery efforts. May be assigned to work at West Campus location in West Haven, CT.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science. Excellent analytical, organizational, management, customer service, and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively build partnerships and promote the benefits of change in an academic culture that often values ambiguity, diversity of opinion, and historic precedent. Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written expression. Ability to work both independently and collegially in a demanding and rapidly changing environment.
Preferred: Advanced degree and/or relevant experience in history of art, architecture or related arts disciplines. Experience with web design and development and electronic information resources. Experience with HTML and XML. Reading knowledge of two or more Western European languages.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country’s great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with extensive recreational facilities, and much more.
The Kress Fellowship is a competitive fellowship. Applicants should submit a current resume, as well as a brief cover letter/statement of interest, and names and contact information of three (3) professional references, to Amy Burlingame, Human Resources Supervisor & Staffing Representative, via e-mail at hrlibrary@yale.edu, before March 1, 2012. The statement of interest is expected to reflect a genuine commitment to art librarianship and an interest in the provision of information services to the visual arts community. There is no application form. Please be sure to include “2012/13 Kress Fellowship” in the e-mail subject and cover letter. A search committee of Yale librarians will review submissions. The Kress Fellow will be in residence at Yale for eight (8) months, and will receive an award of $30,000, prorated over the fellowship term. Health insurance will be provided.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. Internal candidates may be subject to a motor vehicle or credit check for this position based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of the required background check. Please visit http://www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.
Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.
Internship Opportunities- Smithsonian Institution Libraries, Washington, DC
Posted: January 26, 2012 Filed under: Opportunities: Internships, Opportunities: Professional Development | Tags: Internships Leave a comment »via ARLIS-L
Smithsonian Libraries Accepting Professional Development Internship Applications
The Smithsonian Libraries will award up to three paid internships for graduate students interested in working in research and museum libraries for the summer of 2012. The internships cover specific areas of librarianship, including technical services, digital projects and research, and reference and reader services. Below are the available projects. Applications close March 12th, 2012.
Projects for the Summer 2012 Program:
- Artists’ Books
- NASM Sheet Music Cataloging
- Digital Asset Management System (DAMS) Workflow Project
Candidates interested in research, reference and reader services will work in the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Library where they will address advanced bibliographic searching and developing exhibition ideas featuring artists’ books.
For this internship, an MLS graduate student with art background is preferred; class work or experience with cataloging/metadata. Exhibition experience is a plus but not necessary.
Information for all applications:
Qualified applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, hold a 3.0 GPA in their major, demonstrate interest in the research and museological activities of the Smithsonian Institution and Libraries and show solid writing, analytical and computer skills. The internships are offered to current students and recent graduates of accredited library programs. Interns may receive up to $500 dollars per week for a maximum of six weeks. Applications for summer 2012 internships will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 12. Candidates who are not selected for the Libraries’ paid internship program may be eligible to receive non-paid internships. To view program information, requirements and additional details visit http://www.sil.si.edu/Galaxy.cfm?id=3.21.
For additional information, please contact:
Erin Clements Rushing
Digital Images Librarian
Digital Services Division, Smithsonian Institution Libraries
Room 2206 MRC 154
10th Street and Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20013-7012
p. 202.633.1708
f. 202.633.4313
rushinge@si.edu
Posted: November 30, 2011 Filed under: Opportunities: Internships, Opportunities: Job Postings, Special Libraries Leave a comment »
Fun job summer job opp for current students!
Please note that, because of funding restrictions, we can only offer this position to current library school students only.
Direct all questions and replies to Yell_Research_Library@nps.gov
Internship Opportunity
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone Research Library
Program: Yellowstone National Park is seeking a library intern. This position will be full-time (40 hours a week) but the schedule is negotiable. Located just outside Gardiner, Montana, The Yellowstone Research Library provides service to researchers, park personnel, the local community, and park visitors. Housed in a new building, the library is home to a rapidly growing special collection. This internship will allow the successful candidate to gain experience in almost every area of librarianship, however the main focus will be on cataloging and reference.
Housing: Gardiner is a town of 800 people and summer housing in town is difficult to find Shared park housing is assigned for this position, the rent for which will be deducted from the intern’s bi-weekly pay (park housing roughly costs $175 – $250 a month). An automobile is required for transportation to and from work.
Qualifications: This internship position requires a student currently enrolled in an ALA accredited MLS/MLIS program. You must be able to prove that you are enrolled in classes for the spring and fall semesters.
Salary: The intern will be required to work a 40-hour week and will be paid a GS-05 salary (in 2011 that was $15.00/hour).
Duration: The internship will be for 10 – 12 weeks during the summer season.
Application Procedure: Applicants must submit the following: Cover letter (outlining related experience, professional goals and/or reasons for applying to this internship), resume, list of three professional references and an unofficial copy of your transcript (an official transcript will be required upon hiring).
Application Deadline: Application materials must be postmarked or received no later than February 10, 2012. Emails are accepted.
Security: Since 9/11, the federal government has required background investigations on all employees using computers, including interns and volunteers. Applicants must be willing to complete a background investigation form and get finger-printed by a law enforcement agency.
Contact Person: Jessica Gerdes/Jackie Jerla
Email: yell_research_library@nps.gov
Phone: (307) 344-2264
Mailing Address: PO Box 168 YNP, WY 82190
Fax: (307) 848-9958
Library: Yellowstone Research Library
URL: http://www.nps.gov/yell/historyculture/library.htm
Americans for the Arts Winter/Spring Internships, DC and NYC
Posted: October 17, 2011 Filed under: Opportunities: Internships | Tags: Internships Leave a comment »Winter/Spring Internships (DC and NYC Offices)
Americans for the Arts
(Washington DC)
Americans for the Arts seeks winter/spring interns in Washington, DC and in New York, NY
http://www.AmericansForTheArts.org/about_us/internships.asp
Americans for the Arts, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America, seeks winter/spring interns. With a 50-year record of service, it is dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts.
The Americans for the Arts Internship Program offers undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent college graduates the opportunity to investigate and participate in the operations of the nations leading nonprofit for advancing the arts in America. Through a combination of learning experiences, work projects, and group collaborations, interns become integral members of our team. Program benefits may include career support, member services, and a series of leadership discussions with Americans for the Arts staff. Interns are expected to participate in daily activities, contribute skills and ideas, and produce excellent work, all the while preparing to become the next generation of arts, nonprofit, and cultural leaders.
Intern positions available in DC
Arts Action Fund
Executive Office
Government and Public Affairs Leadership
Alliances/Development
Local Arts Advancement Services
Marketing and Communications
Meetings and Events
Membership
Research Services
Intern positions available in NY
Arts Policy
Arts and Business Council of New York
Arts Marketing
Private Sector Initiatives
To apply, please visit our website (http://www.americansforthearts.org/about_us/internships.asp) for full descriptions of each internship and additional details about our program. If any of our internships seem like the right fit for you, please complete all required application materials and email them to resume@artsusa.org with “Winter/Spring Internship Application” in the subject line.
Website: http://www.artsusa.org/about_us/internships.asp
Visual Arts Public Relations / Marketing Student Internship New York, NY
Posted: October 17, 2011 Filed under: Job Search, Opportunities: Internships | Tags: Internships Leave a comment »http://www.nyfa.org/opp_detail.asp?type=Job&id=94&fid=1&sid=54&oppid=36782
Visual Arts Public Relations / Marketing Student Internship
Blue Medium Inc.
(New York NY)
Public Relations, Communications, and Marketing firm specializing in visual arts, design, architecture and culture is seeking a bright, organized, dedicated, and charismatic candidate for a fall/winter internship.
Duties include, but are not limited to: maintaining press clippings and listings, researching new media contacts and publications, assisting with the production of media kits, helping to coordinate social media efforts, and organizing our media storage and archives. Assisting with and attending special events and openings will require occasional after-hours commitment.
Applicant should possess strong writing and organizational skills, excellent phone manner, an eye for aesthetics, and an ability to work well in a small office setting. Knowledge of art history and the contemporary art world is a plus. Must be literate in Macintosh computers and Microsoft Office. Experience in Filemaker, Photoshop, and InDesign is strongly preferred. Desired applicants must be willing to commit at least three full months to working at the company.
Prospective interns should be available for either a full-time schedule (Monday through Friday) or at least three full days per week (10am to 6pm). This internship offers a $25 per day stipend for food and transportation costs. Please be available for an in-person interview. You may visit our website for further information at www.bluemedium.com.
Please send cover letter, resume, and availability by email to andrew@bluemedium.com. No phone calls please.
Ideal start date: ASAP.
Internship: Jasper Johns Catalogue Raisonné of Drawings
Posted: June 2, 2011 Filed under: Art History, Opportunities: Internships, [ Opportunities ] | Tags: art, jasper johns, Jasper Johns Catalogue Raisonné of Drawings Leave a comment »The Jasper Johns Catalogue Raisonné of Drawings seeks an art history major or grad student who is interested in obtaining hands-on experience in preparing a catalogue raisonné of this important twentieth-century artist.
Candidates must be motivated, highly organized, possess advanced research skills, and pay meticulous attention to detail. You will work closely with the Project Director and Project Coordinator conducting exhibition/literature research in NYC museums, libraries, and archives. A position is also available for data entry/organization of object records.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, CV/resumé, and the names and contact information of two professional references to: jasperjohnswork@gmail.com. This is an unpaid internship for an average of 16hrs/week.
Summer Archival Internships at Museum of the City of New York
Posted: April 14, 2011 Filed under: Archives, ArLiSNAP, Cataloging, Museums, Opportunities: Internships | Tags: archives, ephemera, Internships, manuscripts, museum of the city of new york, new york city, theater Leave a comment »Archival Internships
Museum of the City of New York
Summer 2011
Internship Description:
The Museum of the City of New York is currently seeking two library school students interested in a summer archives internship. Interns will work with the Museum’s Theater Collection or Manuscripts and Ephemera Collection and will have the opportunity to gain experience in cataloging, handling fragile objects, evaluating the condition of the object for conservation and preservation, collection processing, and/or writing finding aids. Interns may assist with reference inquiries and the Museum’s ongoing digitization project, as needed. Projects will vary according to an individual’s skill set and interests.
About the Collections:
Theater Collection
The Museum’s Theater Collection documents theatrical activity in New York City from the late 18th century to the present day. Tracing the relationship between New York City and the theater, collection holdings include: over 5,000 costumes and props, costume renderings, theatrical posters and window cards, drawings and photographs of theatrical personalities, a Yiddish theater collection, and 17,000 folders documenting local productions since the 1800s.
Manuscripts and Ephemera Collection
These objects document the day-to-day life of New Yorkers over the last 300 years with the bulk of the materials dating to late 19th and early 20th centuries. The ephemera comprise a variety of formats, including print material such as menus, invitations, pamphlets, and handbills; textiles such as pennants, sashes, ties, and scarves; and three-dimensional artifacts such as badges, buttons, children’s identification tags, and promotional items. The manuscript collection includes papers of influential New Yorkers and their families. The subject of the material encompasses a wide scope of events and subjects pertaining to development of New York City.
Requirements:
Each internship requires a minimum commitment of one full day a week (7 hours), scheduled during the Monday – Friday workweek. Internships are unpaid. Preference will be given to students completing the internship for course credit. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Masters program for Library Science. Interns must be able to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds. Students with a focus in Archival Studies are encouraged to apply
To be considered for this opportunity, please send a cover letter and resume to Morgen Stevens-Garmon, Theater Collections Archivist at mgarmon@mcny.org.
Internship: Arts Education Library Internship at Lincoln Center Institute 2011
Posted: March 30, 2011 Filed under: Opportunities: Internships | Tags: arts education, Internships, lincoln center Leave a comment »Type of Position: Internship
Position Title: Arts Education Library Internship at Lincoln Center Institute 2011
Salary: unpaid
Qualifications/Description:
Interns will gain hands-on experience in some of the following program areas: circulation and patron assistance; collection development; electronic library marketing; resource reviews; research and reporting related to new initiatives; bibliography; and web development. In addition to gaining a breadth of experience in several areas, each intern will be given the opportunity to manage an individual project, in collaboration with Resource Centerstaff. Interns will be mentored by a staff member, who will help each intern establish appropriate goals, supervise projects and progress, and provide any documentation required by the students’ universities. Interns will have opportunities to network with archivists and librarians and visit collections in the New York City area, to hear from administrative directors from across the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts organization, and network with interns working in other departments.
Lincoln Center Institute’s Resource Center has two incarnations: The Heckscher Foundation Resource Center at Lincoln Center, which houses a specialized collection of print and media—some 10,000 reference and circulating items; and LCI’s Electronic Library, which provides staff, teaching artists, educational partners, and online and in-person professional development workshop participants access to reference databases, e-books, online journals, digital articles, and specialized lists of Web links. Visit the Resource Center Blog at http://resourcecenterblog.wordpress.com/.
Lincoln Center Institute (LCI) works each year with nearly 100 local schools and with students, educators, arts administrators and organizations, and professional teaching colleges around the world, bringing the arts into the classroom as a springboard for inspiration and critical thinking across the curriculum. LCI’s approach, called Imaginative Learning, focuses on developing students’ cognitive skills through guided encounters with the visual and performing arts. During two weeks each summer, the Institute welcomes educators, administrators, and other visitors from across the country and around the world for intensive professional development courses. Learn more about LCI at www.lcinstitute.org.
The Arts Education Library Internship Program will take place over eight to ten weeks during the summer, from late May through the end of July, 2011, dependent on interns’ academic schedules and availability. Ideally, interns will participate full-time (35 hours per week). Some flexibility is possible, if arranged prior to the internship. However, full participation during the weeks of July 5th, July 11th, and July 18th is important for successful completion of projects.
This is an unpaid internship open to currently-enrolled students working toward a Masters degree in Library and Information Science, or Spring 2011 graduates. Enrolled applicants must receive academic credit for their work with us or arrange with their university for a letter of support for student participation in the internship.
Submission Address/Instructions:
Please submit four items (a cover letter, resume, two-page writing sample, and contact information for academic or employment references) to internships@lincolncenter.org. If you have questions about the internship, you may contact Linda Miles, lmiles@lincolncenter.org or (212) 875-5771.
Summer Museum Education Internship – Anchorage, AK
Posted: March 17, 2011 Filed under: Opportunities: Internships Leave a comment »Position Title: Summer Museum Education Internship
Job Category: Internship
Employer Name: Alaska Museum of Natural History
Salary Range: $1000 for 200 hours, flexible schedule
Street Address: 201 N. Bragaw St.
City, State, Country: Anchorage, AK USA
Postal Code: 99508 [Map It!]
Contact Name: Kerri Jackson
Contact E-Mail Address:education [at] alaskamuseum.org
Contact Phone Number: 907-274-2400
Contact Fax Number:
Contact Website: Alaska Museum of Natural History
Deadline to Apply: April 15th, 2011
Position Description/Responsiblities:
The intern will assist the Education Director with science education on topics including but not limited to geology, biology, and paleontology. Duties include the following:
-Develop and teach hands-on science curriculum for various age levels,
-Give educational tours of the museum,
-Facilitate preschool programs,
-Help with clean up and organization of education supply areas,
-Develop online lesson plans for teachers to use in classroom.
Desired Qualifications:
-Coursework and/or experience in a scientific field, child development, or education
-Ability to follow through on assigned tasks
-Work well with children
-Must pass background check
Please mail a cover letter and resume with three references to:
Alaska Museum of Natural History
Attn: Education Director
201 N. Bragaw St.
Anchorage, AK 99508
Source: http://www.alaskamuseum.org/internship.html
Newseum Summer Collections Internship – Washington, DC
Posted: March 15, 2011 Filed under: Museums, Opportunities: Internships Leave a comment »Are you looking for an exciting internship that will provide you with the skills necessary to help you obtain full-time museum employment? If so, the Newseum’s Collections Internship is for you!
The Newseum, a revolutionary 250,000-square-foot museum of news, offers visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits. At the Newseum, we pride ourselves on creating up-to-the minute exhibits and actively collecting modern and historic artifacts. As a Newseum intern you can work at our museum downtown or our state-of-the-art storage center in Laurel, Maryland (or both). Internship hours are flexible and can be arranged to fit individual’s schedules – this can include morning and weekend work. You will be a member of the small, dynamic Collections team and will be able to make an enormous contribution to the work we do. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain Collections experience and be involved in the day-to-day operations of one of Washington, D.C.’s most popular museums!
Intern responsibilities will include, but are not limited to assisting Registrars and Collections Specialists with the following tasks:
- Daily monitoring and recording of environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, lighting, etc.) in gallery spaces
- Processing donations and incoming loans, including cataloging artifacts in database
- Monitoring and reporting on exhibition conditions as they pertain to exhibited collections
- Assisting with the cleaning of exhibits and artifacts on display pre-opening
- Aiding in the installation and de-installation of exhibited artifacts
- Compiling information for the new Standard Facilities Report particularly regarding the environmental conditions/calculations for each of the galleries
- Helping with basic artifact conservation
- If time and interest permits, short-term, independent research projects related to the collection can be designed
Newspaper archives internship project
- For those who already possess or would like to gain archival experience, there is the opportunity to work on a self-directed archival project with the Newseum’s outstanding 35,000 piece newspaper collection (this project will take place at the Newseum’s storage facility in Laurel, MD)
For all internship opportunities:
Experience/Skills
Candidates should be currently enrolled in or should have recently finished a museum-related graduate or undergraduate program, possess basic computer skills, an interest in collections/registration work, and the ability to lift 30 pounds.
Timing/Duration/Pay
Internships last for a minimum of 12 weeks and may be part or full time. This internship position is for college credit only.
Application Process
Please email cover letter and resume to mscott [at] newseum [dot]org
Maeve Gaynor Scott
Registrar
Newseum
555 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202.292.6327
Information Connections Research Intern, Smithsonian Institution
Posted: March 11, 2011 Filed under: Opportunities: Internships Leave a comment »Information Connections Research Intern – Smithsonian Institution (Washington, DC)
Assigned to the National Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC, supervised by the Director of the Smithsonian Institution Archives
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Archives and Digital Collections Librarian and the User Services Librarian, the Information Connections Research Intern plays a key role in a pilot project to digitize archival collections and biological specimens, to create usable metadata for these collections, and to established appropriate connections between the digitized materials and the published literature in the Biodiversity Heritage Library (http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org). This project is funded under “Connecting Content: A Collaboration to Link Field Notes to Specimens and Published Literature,” a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Intern will be assigned to the National Museum of natural History in Washington, DC, and will be supervised by the Director of the Smithsonian Institution Archives. Duties will include assisting in the development of an online toolkit that will support the cataloging and management of biological field books, and contributing to efforts to publicize the results of this project. This position is a 320-hour appointment and carries a stipend of $5000.00
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with Academy and SI staff to identify and define the nature of connections between field book references, citations in published literature, and natural history collections
- Work with Academy and SI staff to establish a weighting system for assigning degrees of certainty to the different types of connections identified under the first bullet
- Work with Academy and SI staff to define a sample set and assess the frequency of the different types of connections
- Collaborate with staff in both organizations to develop a set of recommendations for Field Book Registry developers that will expand functionality to support links between related connections
- Collaborate with staff in both organizations to develop a set of recommendations for Field Book Registry developers to consider for system design that will support possible automatic identification of connection indicators
- Assist in the design of a web interface to expose and publicize the “Connecting Content” project as part of the Library website, using the Research Division Content Management System, as well as the Smithsonian Fieldbook Registry
- Contribute to efforts to publicize the “Connecting Content” project by submitting blog entries or similar content to the Library website, the Field Book Project website, and/or presenting a poster at a relevant conference
- Follow all Academy safety regulations
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following education and/or equivalent experience:
Please note that it is required that the Intern be a Graduate Student enrolled in an MLIS program, with completion of core requirements. Experience in cataloging and web design required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Experience in library, archival and/or natural history cataloging, classification, and or metadata schema
- Interested in participating in a cutting-edge project with a chance of failure
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in groups
- Sense of humor
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups or individuals.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Must be able to lift 15 lbs. Must be able to perform repetitive motions 75 % of the time.
The California Academy of Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.
Intern Opportunity at Ohio Historical Society
Posted: March 1, 2011 Filed under: Opportunities: Internships Leave a comment »The Museum and Library Services Division at the Ohio Historical Society has the following internships available:
Digital Service Department Interns
Working with the Digital Services Team, interns will perform the following tasks:
· Digitization of photographic and printed materials
· Metadata entry including item level research, and
· Performing quality control checks of digitized materials
Successful candidates must be available between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Currently, there are two $1,000 stipend positions available. Stipends will be awarded at the completion of 200 hours of service.
To apply, please complete a volunteer application, which can be downloaded at: http://www.ohiohistory.org/about/vol.html and submit a resume. Applicants should also include a cover letter that states the position they are applying for and why they would like to be considered. Please send all application materials to Mary Cannon at mcannon [at] ohiohistory.org
Applications will be reviewed beginning Friday, February 25, 2011 and will be considered until positions are filled.
Thank you for your interest in the Ohio Historical Society. We look forward to hearing from you!
Ohio Historical Society Paid Internship
Posted: February 19, 2011 Filed under: Opportunities: Internships Leave a comment »The Ohio Historical Society is seeking applicants for a 200-hour paid internship. The intern will assist registrar’s office staff with the review and organization of collections documentation.
Duties will include:
• Reviewing collections documentation in paper and digital formats.
• Organizing information from paper records in an Access database.
• Connecting accession and donor information with object records.
• Assisting with other collections management projects.
We are seeking applicants that are interested in obtaining professional experience in the management and documentation of museum and archival collections.
The preferred candidate will be a current student in, or recent graduate from, a program of study in library and information science; history; public history or museum studies. Candidates with related experience or coursework may be considered.
The internship will begin as soon as the position is filled. The intern will need to be available for 15-20 hours per week, and will receive a $1000 stipend at the completion of the project.
Those interested in applying should send a cover letter and resume to Mary Cannon, Lead Volunteer Coordinator at the Ohio Historical Society, at mcannon [at] ohiohistory.org. Mary can also be reached for questions at 614-297-2392.
Job Posting: Danish Immigrant Museum Internship
Posted: February 4, 2011 Filed under: Opportunities: Internships Leave a comment »THE DANISH IMMIGRANT MUSEUM
INTERNSHIP: Inventory Assistant
Overview:
The Inventory Assistant will assist with the cataloging and inventory of the framed collections held by The Danish Immigrant Museum in Elk Horn, Iowa. This project is part of the larger complete inventory of approximately 40,000 artifacts. Collections are tracked through PastPerfect 4.0. Once the inventory is completed, all information about our collections will be electronically accessible and searchable both in house and via our online collection browser, “View Our Collection.”
Position Description:
Stage One: Recording the artifact’s identification number and location. Condition reports are made and photos taken. Measurements and any other pertinent information such as maker’s marks, inscriptions, and design details are also recorded at this time.
Stage Two: Inputting written information into PastPerfect. The paper files for the corresponding artifacts will be pulled and used to supplement the information and photographs obtained during the first stage. Once a record is finished, all known information will be searchable electronically.
Stage Three: Creating a master inventory list. Each artifact in the collections will be recorded on an Excel spreadsheet by its identification number and home location.
Stage Four: Recording the identification numbers of artifacts that should be considered for deaccessioning. Pieces that do not fit the Mission of the Museum, have little provenance, are heavily deteriorated, or pose health or safety concerns will be evaluated throughout the inventory.
Position Details and Benefits:
Duration/Hours: One-year, 40 hours per week
Pay: $8.00 hourly
Benefits: Free fully-furnished house and free utilities; costs are covered by the Museum
Start Date: June 1 or later (can be flexible depending upon availability of accepted candidate)
Position Requirements:
Masters degree or intended graduation from a Museum Studies program, though candidates with a degree in History or a related field may be considered; excellent writing skills; strong attention to detail; ability to handle large work loads and meet deadlines; and ability to work well alone and in a group. Optional, but highly preferred: museum registration and/or inventory experience, and familiarity with PastPerfect software.
Application Deadline: March 11, 2011. Notification will be made by April 1.
Application Details: Send hard copy of a letter of interest and resume to:
The Danish Immigrant Museum
Attn: Angela Stanford
2212 Washington Street
Elk Horn, IA 51531
Questions about the position may be directed to: registrar [at] danishmuseum.org
Smithsonian MCI 2011 Internships
Posted: February 4, 2011 Filed under: Opportunities: Internships Leave a comment »Via: si.edu
2011 Internships for Research Projects at MCI
The Smithsonian’s Museum Conservation Institute is offering short-term opportunities to work on research projects with staff members. Preference will be given to applicants currently enrolled in conservation training programs or graduate students in related subjects. A stipend may be offered for a period of up to 10 weeks. The internships are intended mainly for the summer of 2011, but consideration will be given to projects at other times during the year. Projects will be supervised by the following staff members, whom applicants are urged to contact in advance of application:
Mary Ballard, Senior Textiles Conservator, 301-238-1210, ballardm [at] si.edu
Harriet F. (Rae) Beaubien, Senior Objects Conservator (archaeological materials), 301-238-1235, beaubienh [at] si.edu
Paula DePriest, Deputy Director (biodeterioration), 301-238-1206, depriestp [at] si.edu
Christine France, Physical Scientist (stable isotopes), 301-238-1261, francec [at] si.edu
Jennifer Giaccai, Conservation Scientist, 301-238-1211, giaccaij [at] si.edu
Carol Grissom, Senior Objects Conservator, 301-238-1236, grissomc [at] si.edu
Robert Koestler, Director (biodeterioration), 301-238-1205, koestlerr [at] si.edu
Odile Madden, Scientist, 301-238-1257, madden [at] si.edu
Mehdi Moini, Senior Research Scientist (mass spectrometry/ proteomics) 301-238-1238, moinim [at] si.edu
Hanna Szczepanowska, Conservator, 301-238-1232, szczepanowskah [at] si.edu
Jeff Speakman, Head of Technical Studies (archaeological materials), 301-238-1242, speakmanj [at] si.edu
Jia-Sun Tsang, Senior Paintings Conservator (modern and contemporary art), 301-238-1231, tsangj [at] si.edu
Ed Vicenzi, research scientist (microchemistry/ microscopy), 301-238-1215, vicenzie [at] si.edu
Melvin Wachowiak, Senior Conservator (advanced imaging, 3D scanning, and wooden artifacts),
301-238-1218, wachowiakm [at] si.edu
Donald Williams, Senior Furniture Conservator (wooden artifacts), 301-238-1239, williamsd [at] si.edu
Applications must be made on line at https://solaa.si.edu by March 30, 2011. Selected candidates will be interviewed by telephone, although MCI visits are welcome. Notifications will be sent by April 15, 2011.
Museum Internship Opportunity at Ohio Historical Society
Posted: February 1, 2011 Filed under: Opportunities: Internships Leave a comment »Are you looking for an internship opportunity in 2011? The Museum and Library Services Division of the Ohio Historical Society has a paid internship position for a student or recent graduate interested in gaining more experience in exhibit preparation.
Summary
This is a paid internship in the Museum and Library Services Division. Duties include assisting curators and registrars to move artifacts and documents and prepare them for display.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Physical handling of a wide variety of historic artifacts, archival materials and archeological specimens.
- Completing transfer forms to document movement of artifacts.
- Updating locations for artifacts in the online catalog.
- Assisting to prepare artifacts and documents for display.
- Assisting to write some label copy for exhibit.
Qualifications
- Current or recent student in a program of study in library and information science; history; public history or museum studies.
- Interest in obtaining professional experience in the management of museum and archival collections.
- Interest in obtaining professional experience in preparing a museum display.
Time frame
Must be able to complete 200 hours between April 1 and June 30, 2011.
Payment
Stipend of $1,000.00 to be paid upon completion of 200 hours.
Contact
Send cover letter and resume to Mary Cannon, Volunteer Coordinator, Human Resources at mcannon [at] ohiohistory [dot] org
Job postings: Closed and closing soon
Posted: January 14, 2011 Filed under: Opportunities: Internships, Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: Internships, job postings, jobs Leave a comment »The following internships and job postings will be closing within the next week:
National Gallery of Art- Internships in the Museum Profession Sorry! The posting date on the feed was incorrect, and the application deadline was actually January 6.
Application due: Jan. 15
Online application link: http://www.nga.gov/education/interned.htm
Ohio University, Head of Arts and Archives
Application due: Jan. 18
Online application link: http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=57383
via sils-jobs
The following postings are now closed:
Yale- Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship
Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens- Visual Resources Specialist
Smithsonian Institution Libraries Paid internships
Posted: January 13, 2011 Filed under: Opportunities: Internships Leave a comment »The Smithsonian Institution Libraries is offering 2 paid internships for current library school graduate students interested in working in research and/or museum libraries. One of the projects is focused on artists’ books and will be working with three of the art libraries at the Smithsonian. The length of the internship for this project is six weeks.
The description for the internships and application process can be found at: http://www.sil.si.edu/Galaxy.cfm?id=3.21
We encourage all eligible and interested to apply. Please also feel free to forward this announcement. The deadline for application is March 1.
Co-Coordinator 2011-2013
