Detroit Institute of Arts
Research Library & Archives Intern
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Job Description
- Req#: 511037
- Process various library and/or archival collections
- Assist with interlibrary loans and cataloguing
- Maintain inventories in File Maker Pro databases
- Other projects as assigned
- One year of library experience preferred
- Demonstrated organizational skills
- Self-directed
- Proficiency in latest version of Office 365, including SharePoint, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel is required.
POSITION TITLE/DEPARTMENT: Research Library & Archives Intern
CLASSIFICATION/GRADE: Part-time, Non-Exempt, Temporary ( 1 year )
SALARY RANGE:1 6 hours per week at $ 1 6.50 per hour
GENERAL SUMMARY
As an established and respected organization, the DIA is an excellent place for interns to explore interests in museums and non-profits. Beyond learning about the art collections, interns are able to contribute to everything that helps the museum run smoothly. Interns will work under the guidance and supervision of a DIA professional on a specific project with established learning outcomes.
The Research Library & Archives intern will learn the basics of library and archives operations in a museum environment . Projects may involve cataloguing artist files , assisting with cataloguing of books, creating archive inventories , conducting shelf reads, convert ing legacy finding aids to digital , and assisting with reference requests , among oth ers .
TASKS WILL INCLUDE:
QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidates must be a current student in good standing at an ALA accredited graduate library and inform ation science school .
This internship is an onsite opportunity.
THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
About the company
The Detroit Institute of Arts, located in Midtown Detroit, Michigan, has one of the largest and most significant art collections in the United States.
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