Digitization Internship, Frick Art Reference Library, New York, NY

Placement

There is one placement available in Summer 2017.

Internship

The Conservation Department of the Frick Art Reference Library (FARL) is now accepting applications for 2017 Summer Digitization Internship. This internship will provide students interested in library, archives, or museum careers with the opportunity to digitize photographic archival collections and rare and unique book material. Interns will learn how to handle archival photographic material and delicate book material, create accurate digital images, and prepare images for permanent storage and delivery. Tasks may include: digital camera capture; scanning; file processing; metadata creation; creation of multi-page PDFs; Quality Assurance of photographs and scans; processing images in Adobe Bridge and Photoshop; and light digital asset management.

Eligibility

FARL Digital Internships are open to undergraduate and graduate students with relevant skills and an interest in photography. Demonstrated familiarity in digitization best practices. Experience with basic concepts of photography preferred. Previous experience in a library or archives is preferred. Foreign nationals must have eligibility to participate in unpaid internship placements in the U.S. Applicants are responsible for their own housing and travel arrangements.

Time Commitment

Intern must be able to commit to 14-28 hours per week for at least 10 weeks. Internship is from mid to late May or early June until the end of August or early September.

Application Process and Timeline

Please note that applications to multiple departments at The Frick Collection are not accepted; please apply for only one internship.

Applications for the Summer 2017 Digitization Internship must be submitted no later than March 31, 2017. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews, and applicants will be notified in April 2017.

All internship applications must be submitted via e-mail to Don Swanson, Chief of Collections Preservation, at [email protected](link sends e-mail), as follows:

• Email Subject Line:  “Digital Lab Internship, Conservation Department — Summer 2017”

• Submit PDF of cover letter and résumé.

• Please attach your résumé, including your current GPA.

• Please write a cover letter that includes the following:

• • Your reasons for applying for the internship, including a statement describing how an internship in the Conservation Department would enhance your academic course of study

  • Your preferred dates and hours of availability (to be discussed if selected for an interview)

  • The names, professional affiliations, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two references, at least one of which must be academic

No phone calls please.

FARL Conservation Department Internships
[email protected]
The Frick Collection
1 East 70th Street
New York, NY  10021

For more information: Please revisit our internships page at http://www.frick.org/careers/internships