Library and Collections AssistantAt — Maritime Museum of San Diego
The museum seeks students interested in public history and cultural preservation and interpretation to assist in the organization and care of its library, archive, object collections and exhibits.
Students will acquire essential skills related to the acceptance and acknowledgement of donations; the processing of new items into the collection through the creation of condition reports and cataloging; the organization of collections and archival materials and their interpretation; the basic preservation of these items (stabilization, encapsulation, boxing, shelving or positioning in exhibits); the creation of inventory reports; the physical dismantling of exhibits and the creation of new exhibits and interpretive text; some research in library, archival and online sources may also be a part of this process.
On-site training consisting of an initial orientation to the storage and conservation spaces and the collections database: 2-3 hours Ongoing training done weekly to assist interns in honing their skills and focus - 1-2 hours
Interns should be clothed professionally and comfortably. Sturdy shoes are recommended, or at least no open-toed footwear. When occasion requires, gloves will be provided for the handling of sensitive material.
Potential interns should contact the internship supervisor to arrange an interview and receive an initial orientation to gauge interest. Contact is recommended via email: librarian@sdmaritime.org
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 100 | hours per placement |