*Lesbian Herstory Archives Internships*
The *Lesbian Herstory Archives <http://www.lesbianherstoryarchives.org/>*
(located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NYC) is looking for students who are
interested in gaining library and/or archives experience with a
demonstrated interest in Lesbian Studies, History and Activism. We have a
number of exciting projects for the upcoming academic year. Students
must be currently enrolled in an M.L.S., Archival or DAM studies program to
apply. This is an unpaid internship opportunity.
*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
to attend
workshops and classes outside of LHA
- Interns will be supervised by professional librarians and other
archives
professional
staff
- Lunch will be provided
*Requirements*
- Avail
ability
for a
t leas
t
one full
8/hr week day
per week.
- C
ompletion of *core *
Library Science
/Archives Management
courses
- Familiarity with cataloging
, database data entry
and archival processing
- Skilled in the use of MS Office and/or Google Docs and regular office
equipment
(copier, scanner, etc)
- Accustomed to working in a Windows/PC environment
*COLLECTION AREAS*
*Collection Processing (*
*Periodicals*
*, Video, Books, Graphics, T-Shirts, Special Collections ) *
Intern will process incoming donated materials, update cataloging
records, prepare collections for off-site storage and contribute to the
collection management meetings & creation of the operating procedures
manual.
*Online Public Access Catalog (*
*OPAC) Project*
Interns will perform database cleanup in a variety of collections and
contribute to the design, testing and launch of the LHA’s new OPAC.
*Audio Digitization*
Interns will assist with the cataloging, digitization, indexing and
re-housing of
spoken word and oral history
audio tapes.
*Web Development*
Interns will work in a team with professional web developers to overhaul
the LHA website. Students will have the opportunity to attend coding
courses and access other web-development related instruction
. Experience with introduction level CSS/HTML coding is required.
Experience using Square Space (or a similar web development platform)
preferred.
*APPLICATION PROCESS*
**
*Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please read the
instructions below very carefully.*
Candidates must submit a *Cover Letter *(indicating skills, experience,
relevant interests
& availability) and *Resume* to* [log in to unmask]
<http:[log in to unmask]>*
Please include the
phrase
*“Internship - Fall 2014”**. * All documents must be attached as a
*PDF.*
*NOTE:* LHA cannot provide housing for interns. LHA will provide
confirmation of internship acceptance for candidates who may need this
documentation to accompany a grant or fellowship application.
*NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.*
