Archives Internship, Loyola/Notre Dame Library, Baltimore, MD
Posted December 8, 2014
Spring Archives Internship Description:
The Loyola ▪ Notre Dame Library seeks two interns to work under the direction and supervision of LNDL’s Head of Archives & Special Collections to survey the archival holdings of Loyola University Maryland and Notre Dame of Maryland University. Interns will develop an archives survey, inventory records, assess their physical condition, note their arrangement, analyze findings, and identify future priorities.
Interns will gain experience working in an academic archive, become familiar with a wide range of records & formats, organizational arrangements, physical storage, preservation needs, and grant planning experience.
Preferred qualifications:
- Commitment of 120 hours
- Enrolled in or recent graduate from a Graduate-level program in Archives or related field
- Ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, stand for prolonged periods of time
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Spreadsheets
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work within a Monday – Friday, 9:30 – 5:30 workweek
- Ability to complete internship between January 1 – June 30th
Educational Credit or Stipend:
Internship may be taken for educational credit (with prior approval) or a stipend of $2,000.
Contact information:
Please submit electronically a resume, brief cover letter, and a list of three (3) professional and/or academic references by December 19th to: [email protected]
Ms. Anna Clarkson, Head of Archives & Special Collections
Loyola ▪ Notre Dame Library
200 Winston Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21212
(no telephone calls please)
About the Library:
The Loyola ▪ Notre Dame Library provides information services and resources to support the academic programs and educational concerns of Loyola University Maryland and Notre Dame of Maryland University, comprehensive-level universities located adjacent to each other in a residential area of northern Baltimore City.