Library Archives Intern (37815)

ABOUT THE WALTERS ART MUSEUM

The Walters Art Museum is among Americas most distinctive museums forging connections between people and art from cultures around the world and spanning seven millennia. Located in Baltimores Mount Vernon neighborhood the Walters is free for all. The museums campus includes five historic buildings and 36000 art objects.

Today the Walters serves Baltimore and Maryland by embracing its role as educator and storyteller using the collection as a vehicle of knowledge and cultural expression to support learning dialogue and community engagement. The museum is committed to public education offering essential programs that help people to connect art to their lives. The Walters Visitor Promise aligns staff and volunteers across the museum to preserve and share the works in our care for future generations partner with communities and create welcoming accessible experiences for visitors. The museum offers challenging and creative work opportunities by promoting collaboration and teamwork.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

The internship will provide assistance to the Librarian / Archivist with researcher inquiries data entry checking in and shelving of books scanning and photocopying of materials and various tasks as needed to learn about and support the daily running of the Library and Archives.

In addition each intern will work on a long-term project that is educational in nature. The project can be determined based on the interns interests and career goals but must be pre-approved by the Primary Supervisor. Examples of possible projects include: audio/visual materials inventory collection(s) care recommendations and digitization proposal; processing of archival materials and creation of a EAD compliant finding aid MARC record and Wikipedia entry; library cataloging and collection management project; preservation work and inventory; assist with creation of a records management manual draft.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete a long-term project directed by the Librarian/Archivist which may include materials inventory collection(s) care; archival processing records management or other with prior approval by Librarian/Archivist
• Create a scope of work proposal for long-term project
• Respond to researcher inquiries
• Complete data entry to support running of library
• Check-in and shelve books according to Walters cataloging system
• Scan and photocopy materials
• Attend Curatorial Department and other staff meetings as directed
• Participate in an orientation to the museum and collaborate on and participate in continuing professional development designed with emerging professionals in mind
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference given to a graduate student or recent graduate of a masters program in library and information sciences public history with coursework in archives or art history.
• Relevant work experience in a library or archives setting may be substituted for educational experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Passion for customer service.
• Commitment to advancing diversity equity and inclusion through library and archival practice.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Able to lift 30 pounds and stand on ladders.

SCHEDULED SHIFT

• Ability to 40 hours per week.

HOURLY RATE $17.00

To Apply:

1. Complete the application

2. Have 1 letter of recommendation sumbitted from a faculty or staff member to

All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The museum does not sponsor work visas.