Research Resources: Library and Archives Intern, Spring 2027

Job overview

The Research Resources: Library and Archives Intern role is onsite in New York, NY, for the Spring 2027 semester. The internship runs January 18 through April 26, 2027, with two weekdays per week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the stipend is $3,000. The intern supports the Whitney Museum of American Art’s Library and Archives, whose collections support research into American art. The internship provides practical experience in library and archives operations through cataloging, preservation, reference services, circulation, and reading-room support. The work helps make research resources accessible to museum staff and visiting scholars.

What you'll do

• Create original and copy cataloging in MARC
• create preservation housings for special collections materials
• assist with in-person and remote reference services
• assist with circulation
• help supervise the reading room and on-site researchers
• respond to reference inquiries from staff and external researchers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

library and archives intern

spring 2027

new york ny

whitney museum of american art

library cataloging

marc

preservation

reference services

circulation

graduate internship

$3,000 stipend

two weekdays per week

10 am–5 pm

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid stipend of $3,000.

Why this role

Semester-long paid internship for graduate students enrolled in MLIS or related programs; previous museum experience is not required.

About the employer

Whitney Museum of American Art is hiring for this role. Industry: Museums. Sector: 71.