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Library Internship--Fall 2013

 

The Guggenheim Museum Library seeks an advanced student for its Fall 2013 internship.

 

Responsibilities:

•              Assist in the cataloging of the library’s backlog of new books and older uncataloged items, including print and digital materials

•              Identify items that are potentially off-scope or special collections

•              Help to provide reference and research services to curatorial and other staff members

•              Assist in cataloging of a special rare books collection

•              Perform basic book preservation and repair when necessary

 

Requirements:

•              Knowledge of Library of Congress classification and subject headings

•              Familiarity with AACR2, RDA and current cataloging practices

•              Knowledge of modern and contemporary art.

 

Background:

Established in 1959 with the opening of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Library contains published resources that reflect and inform museum collections and exhibitions. The Library's mission is to support research endeavors. The collection consists of literature focused on Modern and contemporary art, architecture, and design, with emphasis on the museum's international collections and exhibitions. Materials are collected in English and western-European languages with limited selections made among other languages. Collection development methods include purchase, exchanges, gifts, and acquisitions of both newly-published and out-of-print materials.

 

If interested, please send a resume, cover letter, and three (3) references to [log in to unmask]

 

Best,

 

Jillian Suarez

Assistant Librarian

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

345 Hudson St., 12th floor

New York, NY 10014