Intern, Research Library & Archives

Detroit Institute of Arts; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 13,728 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

The Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, MI invites applications for the Research Library & Archives Intern. This part-time, 16.50/hour internship offers hands-on experience in museum library and archives operations, under supervision of a DIA professional on a defined project with learning outcomes.

Responsibilities include processing library and archival collections, assisting with interlibrary loans and cataloguing, and supporting ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• Current student in good standing at an ALA-accredited graduate library and information science program.
• One year of library experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and self-direction.
• Proficiency in Office 365 apps (SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) required; onsite internship.

Responsibilities

• Process various library and/or archival collections
• Assist with interlibrary loans and cataloguing
• Other projects as assigned

Skills

Organizational skills

Self-directed

Education

ALA accredited graduate library and information science program

Tools

Office 365

SharePoint

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM

POSITION TITLE/DEPARTMENT Research Library & Archives Intern

CLASSIFICATION/GRADE/SALARY RANGE Part-time, Non-Exempt, Temporary ( 1 year ), 1 6 hours per week $ 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:

• Process various library and/or archival collections
• Assist with interlibrary loans and cataloguing
• Other projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates must be a current student in good standing at an ALA accredited graduate library and inform ation science school .

• 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. This internship is an onsite opportunity.

This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of this job . It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor’s ability to modify work assignments as appropriate .

THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan, United States of America