Frick Art Reference Library: Book Department Interns
The Frick Art Reference Library is now accepting a limited number of Book Department internships for summer 2010. The Book Department is responsible for managing acquisitions, cataloging and access to print, digital, and e-resources through FRESCO, the Frick Research Catalog Online. The 300,000+ titles in FRESCO are part of a larger consortium catalog called Arcade, which unites the collections of the Frick Art Reference Library, The Museum of Modern Art Library & Archives, and the Library and Archives of the Brooklyn Museum. Records created by the department are contributed to OCLC Worldcat; SCIPIO, the auction catalog database; and NACO Name Authority Program.
Eligibility
Student interns enrolled in ALA-accredited master’s programs in library and information studies will assist the Book Department with projects related to cataloging and collection management. Academic credit may be arranged for interns at their schools' discretion. Interns generally work a minimum of twelve hours per week for twelve weeks, although an alternative schedule may be discussed. All internships are unpaid, and applicants are responsible for their own housing and travel arrangements.
Application Instructions
Please note that eligibility and application instructions may vary from one museum department to another and that multiple applications cannot be accepted; please apply to only one department per season. All internship applications must be submitted via e-mail.
- Please title the subject of your e-mail:
Book Department Intern – Summer 2010
- Please write a brief cover letter in the e-mail body that includes:
- Your reasons for applying to the Frick Art Reference Library
- Your contact information
- The names, professional affiliations, and telephone numbers of one professor and one employer who may be contacted as references.
- Please attach your résumé as a PDF.
- Please e-mail your completed application to Rodica Tanjala Krauss, Head of Cataloging Projects, bookinterns@frick.org
All FARL Book Department Intern application materials for summer 2010 must be received no later than March 30, 2010. No phone calls, please. Selected candidates will be contacted in April for interviews. All applicants will be notified of the final decision in May. |
