Library Access Internship for Graduate Students, The Frick (New York, NY)
Posted February 5, 2025
Job Summary:
Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, the Frick is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.
The collection originated with Henry Clay Frick (1849–1919), who bequeathed his home, paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts to the public for their enjoyment. The institution’s holdings—which encompass masterworks from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century—have grown over the decades, more than doubling in size since the opening of the museum in 1935. A critical component of the institution is the Frick Art Research Library, founded in 1920 by Helen Clay Frick, daughter of the museum’s founder. Recognized as one of the world’s top art history research centers, it has served students, scholars, and members of the public free of charge for generations.
The Frick has undergone a comprehensive renovation and was open in a temporary home, Frick Madison, from 2020 through early 2024, while renovations were underway at the mansion on 70th Street. Construction has progressed rapidly and, in addition to special exhibition galleries and education spaces, we have added enhanced visitor amenities and accessible spaces. Frick Madison is now closed to the public. Staff have moved back to 1 East 70th Street and we hope to open the museum to the public in spring 2025.
Internship Description:
- Assist with answering onsite and remote research questions
- Assist with interlibrary loan and document delivery services
- Assist with the storage and retrieval of collections
- Assist with the integrated library system
- Assist with public programs
- Assist with social media content
- Design and implement a public program
- Design and publish a subject research guide
- Create a collaborative project with other Library interns
- Requirements
- Graduate students studying information science, art history, or related field
- Interest in art, libraries, and public service
Hours & Compensation:
- The internship is generally eight to ten weeks, between June and August with activities carried out three to four days a week between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m, with some evening hours required for events. Interns may work up to 28 hours/week.
- $25.00 per hour (graduate)
- In addition to hourly compensation and the aforementioned benefits, we provide an onboarding stipend of $1,500.00 to cover travel or other expenses to all interns who are engaged to work onsite for 8-10 weeks.
How To Apply:
To learn more about the position and apply, please visit the official job posting, linked here.
Applications for the Summer 2025 Library Access Internship must be submitted no later than February 28, 2025.
Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews, and applicants will be notified in April 2025.