Museum Research Library & Archives Intern (Onsite)

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

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.