Special Collections Intern (Spring 2018), Ryerson & Burnham Libraries, Art Institute of Chicago
The Ryerson & Burnham Libraries constitute a major art and architecture research collection serving The Art Institute of Chicago and scholars in the fields of art and architectural history with more than 500,000 print titles and 100,000 auction catalogs. All periods and media are covered, but special emphasis is placed on architecture of the 18th through 20th centuries and 19th century painting, prints, drawings, and decorative arts. Special collections of the Libraries include over 10,000 items.
Position Summary
The Special Collections Intern will complete a collection assessment project by learning to survey materials in the Libraries’ special collections and highlighting items of particular importance due to art historical significance, rarity, value, provenance, etc. Interns will gain experience reviewing and researching titles, compared to other institutions’ catalogues and collections, and making brief written recommendations for selections.
Qualifications
Current student or recent graduate of a Library and Information Science program, with some art history knowledge. Familiarity with issues of special collections is a plus. Interns will need to take direction and to work independently and should have good writing skills.
Intern Information
Hours: At least one day per week, Monday-Friday
Pay type: unpaid
Number of Openings: 1
Length of Internship: Single semester, however it may be extended
Deadline for submission: Ongoing
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Closing Statement
The Art Institute of Chicago is an equal opportunity, equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Position Summary
The Special Collections Intern will complete a collection assessment project by learning to survey materials in the Libraries’ special collections and highlighting items of particular importance due to art historical significance, rarity, value, provenance, etc. Interns will gain experience reviewing and researching titles, compared to other institutions’ catalogues and collections, and making brief written recommendations for selections.
Qualifications
Current student or recent graduate of a Library and Information Science program, with some art history knowledge. Familiarity with issues of special collections is a plus. Interns will need to take direction and to work independently and should have good writing skills.
Intern Information
Hours: At least one day per week, Monday-Friday
Pay type: unpaid
Number of Openings: 1
Length of Internship: Single semester, however it may be extended
Deadline for submission: Ongoing
Application Time Out Warning
The Art Institute of Chicago requires all applicants to complete an online application to be considered for employment. 60 minutes are allotted for applicants to complete the employment application. The application will automatically time out after 60 minutes. If you are unable to submit the completed application at this time, please choose the "Save for Later" option to avoid losing 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.
Relevant research areas: 18th Century, 19th Century, 20th Century, Book arts, Engraving, Etching, Lithography, Relief printing
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