Spring 2027 Library and Archives Intern

Collections That Care; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum offers a Library and Archives internship designed for a 25-hour-per-week commitment over 12 weeks, with supervisor-led scheduling (Mon–Thu, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CST).

The intern will help process, rehouse, and digitize materials to preserve and broaden access to the collection. Eligibility requires pursuing a master’s degree in a relevant field; preferred candidates have experience with archival processing, digitization, CONTENTdm or similar DAM, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a master's degree in library and information science, public history, museum studies, or history.
• Preferred experience with archival processing and digitizing materials.
• Familiarity with content management systems and metadata creation.

Responsibilities

• Process archival collection materials.
• Rehouse and label collection materials.
• Digitize print and/or manuscript materials.
• Create descriptive metadata for digitized content.
• Upload content into a digital asset management system.
• Assist with collection maintenance.

Skills

Fragile archival materials handling

Archival processing

Digitizing archival materials

ContentDM or similar DAM

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Clear written communication

Independent and collaborative work

Country music history knowledge

Education

Master's degree in library and information science, public history, museum studies, history, or related field

Tools

CONTENTdm or similar DAM

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Summary

Library and Archives internships are designed for a maximum commitment of 25 hours per week for 12 weeks with consideration given to individual university requirements. The supervisor and intern will schedule internship hours during available working hours (Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST). Additional adjustments to this schedule will be at the discretion of the internship supervisor.

The Library and Archives intern will work closely with the staff to assist with the processing and/or digitizing of materials to ensure preservation and greater access to the Museum's collections. The collections include manuscript and print materials, sound recordings, video, film, photographs, and oral history interviews. The goal of the internship is to understand the different roles and duties within an archive, learn the necessary skills to prepare archival collections for research purposes, and to gain experience working with varied archival materials.

Prior to the start of this internship, Library and Archives staff will meet with the intern to assess goals and further focus internship duties to include skills most applicable to the intern's educational objectives, as well as most beneficial to the collection's needs at that time.

Specific Internship Duties:

• Process archival collection materials
• Rehouse and label collection materials
• Digitize print and/or manuscript materials
• Create descriptive metadata for digitized content
• Upload content into digital asset management system
• Assist with collection maintenance

Key Details

Compensation: $18/hour

Duration: January 13 - April 9, 2027

Schedule: PT (25 hours/week max.)

Deadline:November 2, 2026

Eligibility

Minimum Requirements:

• Working toward a master's degree or higher in library and information science, public history, museum studies, history, or another related field

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience handling fragile and rare archival materials
• Experience processing archival collections
• Experience digitizing archival materials in various formats
• Knowledge of CONTENTdm or similar digital asset management software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to produce accurate and consistent work
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently on projects, as well as to collaborate with a team to achieve long-term goals
• Basic knowledge of country music history, or willingness to learn

Conditions of Internship:

• Lift 25 lbs. or less
• Internship must be completed for course credit

About

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum collects, preserves, and interprets the evolving history and traditions of country music. Through exhibits, publications, and educational programs, the Museum teaches its wide range of audiences about the enduring beauty and cultural importance of country music.

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