Special Collections Internships

Rare Books and Manuscripts Internships

The Friends of the Library have provided funding for a student to conduct a 10-week internship in the Department of Special Collections, Rare Books, and Manuscripts. During the 10-week internship, the intern will explore the work of rare books and manuscript collections, which may include description and cataloging, conservation, research and writing for an exhibition, and digital reproduction and presentation of cultural items. Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors are eligible to apply. The intern will receive an award in the amount of $4,000.

Art and Artifacts Internships

The Friends of the Library have provided funding for a student to explore working with collection objects. The 10-week internship will provide opportunities in a number of areas of special collections work, with a focus on inventorying, cataloging, and photographing collections. Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors are eligible to apply. The intern will receive an award in the amount of $4,000.