Archival, Collections, and Curatorial Internships
Interested in learning more about archival, collections manaegment, and curatorial Practice? Check out our Summer 2023 internship opportunities!
Goal: Overall, this internship aims to teach interns the skills required in varied aspects of reference service and to learn from Archives Center reference staff.
Status: In-person
Anticipated Learning Objectives: By the end of this internship, the intern will be able to:
- Better understand how to analyze a reference inquiry
- Better understand how to locate information using a variety of systems
- Better interact with people and provide the excellent customer service
- Learn how the Archives Center describes, arranges and catalogs archival collections
- Enhance their understanding of collection management tools such as ArchivesSpace
- Assist in the digitization and cataloging of collection materials.
Stipend: This opportunity provides a minimum total stipend of $500 to defray commuting costs for an in-person internship and/or technology costs for the virtual internship, and after being selected, interns are able to apply for additional stipend funding based on self-disclosed financial need.
General Application Pool for Public History: Collections, Curatorial, and Digital Access and Archives
Many offices at NMAH are not actively seeking interns but may still review applications from interested applicants. Check out the information in the link to learn more about our offices where you can submit a general application for an internship at NMAH.