Job Details - Job Title - Intern - Institutional Archives - Ryerson &
Burnham Libraries (Fall 2018) - Job ID - FLSA Status - Hourly - Location
- Full/Part Time - Part-Time - Regular/Temporary - Temporary -
Introduction - The Institutional Archives of the Art Institute of
Chicago were established in 1987 as a department within the structure of
the Ryerson Library. The department preserves, accumulates and manages
the documentation of the corporate history of the Museum and the School.
- Position Summary - Internship opportunities are available in the
following areas: Records Management -Assisting the Archivist in all
aspects of records management, including data entry, database
management, logistic support to various school and museum departments,
interaction with vendors. Digitization of Art Institute publications and
photographs -Hands-on scanning of historic publications and photographs
-Composing metadata and attaching these to the pdfs in preparation of
web-release -Periodically updating website Processing of archival
collections -Packing and handling, organizing, re-housing and compiling
finding-aids (= archival inventories) of collections of personal papers
of artists and individuals affiliated with the Art Institute (teachers,
curators, donors, trustees) A combination of the above three fields is
possible. - Qualifications - The Institutional Archives is looking for
energetic interns who can work a flexible schedule, who enjoy the
museum, archives and library environment. - Undergraduate, graduate
students, or recent graduates (within one year of graduation) - Open to
all majors; best fit majors include: Library Sciences, Information
Technology, Art History, Fine Arts, Anthropology, and Museum Studies,
but open to others who may be interested in the broader cultural world
or non-profit work - Good communication and interpersonal skills - Good
organizational skills APPLICATION: A resume and cover letter are
required for the application. Cover letter should address the following
questions: - What do you hope to gain from this internship experience? -
What you will contribute to this internship? - Intern Information -
Length of Program: One academic term (fall, winter/spring, or summer)
Hours: 10-15 hours a week College Credit: Available Compensation: Unpaid
- Application Time Out Warning - The Art Institute of Chicago requires
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the information you have entered so far. - Closing Statement - The Art
Institute of Chicago is an equal opportunity, equal access employer
fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace.