Library Internship, Whitney Museum of American Art, (New York, NY)
Posted July 2, 2025
Job Description
The Whitney’s Academic Year Internship program offers a semester-long paid internship for undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited academic program. The internship is hybrid, with some onsite work. For Fall 2025, interns commit between 16–21 hours per week over 10–12 weeks for a total of 200 hours. Interns are assigned to a specific department at the Museum for the duration of the internship. For more information, including information on eligibility requirements, please visit our Internships page. The Whitney seeks a Research Resources: Library intern for the Fall 2025 semester.
Position Duties
- Create original and copy cataloging in MARC for library materials
- Create preservation housings for Library Special Collections materials
- Assist with providing in-person and remote reference services
- Assist with the circulation of library materials
- Assist with supervising the reading room and on-site researchers
- Assist with reference inquiries from staff and external researchers
Qualifications
- Ideal candidate is a current student or recent graduate who has completed at least one semester in a Library and Information Science program, or related graduate program
- Experience with library cataloging (MARC, RDA, LCSH, LC classification) and/or preservation a plus
- Interest in modern and contemporary American art and museum work
- Ability to work independently with attention to detail
- Experience with conducting research using an ILS
- Ability to lift cartons (up to 30lbs) is helpful
- Undergraduates and graduates currently enrolled in accredited academic year programs are eligible
- Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year’s worth of academic coursework; undergraduate freshmen are not eligible
- While a demonstrated interest in art and art history is preferred, students in all majors are encouraged to apply
- Previous museum experience is not required
Hours & Compensation
- 16–21 hours per week
- Interns will be paid a stipend of $3000.
How to Apply
Please see here for more information and apply.