Metadata Internships, Lesbian Herstory Archives, (New York, NY)
Posted May 13, 2026
Description
The Lesbian Herstory Archives has 4 Metadata Intern positions available for Archives, Library Science, Museum Studies and Information Science Students for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026. 2 for the Summer and 2 for the Fall.
Interns will be asked to split their time on and off site, working a minimum of 10 hours each week. Interns will be asked to mask when working in close proximity to others. Projects will be assigned according to intern skill sets and LHA’s project needs.
Projects
Metadata, Rehousing, Digital Migration
Music (Legacy Formats), Video and Audio Collections
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Completion of first semester courses
- Interest in best practices in archival processing, metadata development, digital libraries and access services
- Demonstrated interest in lesbian history and activism
- Comfort working with archival materials of a sexual nature.
- Ability to work remotely, independently and maintain regular communication via gchat, email and attend weekly virtual meetings.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365 , Excel, Google Suite or Zoho; Airtable, Omeka, Archipelago (Training will be provided)
Hours and Compensation
This is an unpaid internship.
Interns will be asked to split their time on and off site, working a minimum of 10 hours each week.
How to Apply
Applications must be sent to [email protected]and must include a Resume andCover Letter demonstrating your interest in lesbian studies and archival practices. One document combined as a PDF. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be reviewed.
About The Lesbian Herstory Archives
All-volunteer-run since its inception in 1974, The Lesbian Herstory Archives is home to the world’s oldest and largest collection of archival, bibliographic and multimedia materials by and about the diverse lesbian experience. LHA is 501(c)3 , non-profit educational organization with no paid staff and no local or federal government support. We rely solely upon individual donations and private foundation support. We offer research assistance to academics, artists, filmmakers, authors, individuals and classes.
We look forward to receiving your Single document PDF only applications.