Interns, Lesbian Herstory Archives, Brooklyn, NY
Posted August 17, 2018
The Lesbian Herstory Archives (located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NYC) is looking for graduate and undergraduate students with a demonstrated interest in Lesbian Studies, History and Activism. We have a number of exciting archival, library, data migration projects for the upcoming academic year well as planning museum exhibits, LHA At Home events and fundraising efforts.
Please read the Requirements & Application Instructions very carefully.
What We’re Offering
- Interns will have the opportunity for practical application of archives and library skills.
- Course credit and letters of recommendation will be provided upon request.
- Interns will also receive the opportunity for workshops and classes outside of LHA
- Interns will be supervised by professional librarians and other archives staff
Requirements
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Interns must be available for a minimum of 10 hours per week.
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Interns must have experience or skills related to data management, cataloging, archival processing, art handling , graphic design
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Intern must have basic administrative skills and ability to adapt quickly to new technology
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Intern must be skilled in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other spreadsheet, document management apps
COLLECTION AREAS
- Banners
- Biogrpahical Files
- Buttons
- Graphics & Art
- Organization & Geographic Files
- Periodicals (Journals, Magazines, Zines)
- Programming & Development
- Special Collections
- Video
- Audio
- Online Catalog
- Photography
- Subject Files
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please read the instructions below very carefully.
Candidates must submit a Cover Letter (indicating skills, experience, relevant interests/activities and availability) and Resume to [email protected].
You must include The Collection Area in which you wish to work in the subject line. Only documents attached as a PDF will be accepted. LHA cannot provide housing for interns. Please, no phone calls.