Special Collections Library Intern — Flexible Part-Time

Mnhs; Idaho, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Minnesota Historical Society offers an Intern - Special Collections Library Intern position at the History Center in St. Paul, MN.

This part-time, temporary role supports public access projects, seminars, and museum operations while gaining experience in a busy Special Collections environment. You will develop research guides, analyze reference tools, shadow service desks, and engage with various library tasks and departments.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student, or graduated within the past 12 months.
• Ideal candidates may be pursuing Library/Info Science, History, Public History, Social Science or Humanities with primary source research.
• Experience and physical and driving requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with the public at the Library Registration Desk.
• Learning and using library computer software.
• Using regular office software (documents, spreadsheets, etc.).
• Researching in catalogs, search systems, and databases.
• Selecting and prioritizing collection materials for learning tools.

Skills

Communication

Research

Office software

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Library/Info Science or related studies

Job description

The Minnesota Historical Society offers an Intern - Special Collections Library Intern position at the History Center in St. Paul, MN.

This part-time, temporary role supports public access projects, seminars, and museum operations while gaining experience in a busy Special Collections environment. You will develop research guides, analyze reference tools, shadow service desks, and engage with various library tasks and departments.