Job Summary:
The Margaret Herrick Library is seeking an intern to assist and support the Special Collections department in the processing of collections to make them accessible for research use. The Special Collections Archival Manuscript Intern will assist in projects that will involve physically organizing, refoldering and cataloging film-related paper materials. The goal is to gear the project to the intern's film interest.
The intern will work under the supervising archivist of collections and collaboratively with library collection managers and archivists. They will gain experience in all aspects of collections encountered in a library setting, including activities related to processing, inventories, location management, data entry, and research access. The intern also will take part in activities across the Academy Foundation’s collecting organizations (Margaret Herrick Library, Academy Film Archive, Academy Museum). This will allow the intern to develop a deeper understanding of the workflow of a library archive that closely collaborates with a film archive and a museum. The intern will work at the Academy's Pickford Center in Hollywood and at the Margaret Herrick Library in Beverly Hills.
Special interests or specific goals of the interns will be encouraged and addressed as part of the internship. Community college and undergraduate film students with a strong interest in moving image archival studies or library science are encouraged to apply.
This is a limited term internship position beginning in June 2024 through August 2024. The hourly wage for this role is $17.28.
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If hired, we require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed as determined on a case-by-case basis.
The position is a grant-funded 2024 Arts Internship through the Los Angeles County Dept. of Arts and Culture (LACAC). Students must attend school in Los Angeles County or, if attending school elsewhere, be a Los Angeles County resident.
This internship is part of the LA County Arts Internship Program, which provides undergraduate students with meaningful on-the-job training and experience working in nonprofit arts organizations. In addition to interning at the Academy, you will participate in education events and peer group activities coordinated by the Department of Arts and Culture. To learn more, please visit: https://www.lacountyarts.org/opportunities/arts-internship-program-students/about-arts-internship-program-students
This internship is part of the Academy’s Gold Rising program, an 8-week internship enhancement program that incorporates learning opportunities including an intensive two-day orientation, weekly panels, exclusive networking events, workshops, screenings, and mentorship opportunities with Academy members.
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Full-Time/Part-Time -unspecified- Position Special Collections Archival Manuscript Intern, Summer 2024 (Gold Rising) Location Los Angeles About the Organization The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 10,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
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