Research Resources – Library Internship Whitney Museum of American Art

Summary

The Whitney seeks a Research Resources:
Library intern for the Fall 2026 semester.

Expected Projects & Assignments

• Create original and copy cataloging in MARC for library materials
• Create preservation housings for Library Special Collections materials
• Assist with providing in-person and remote reference services
• Assist with the circulation of library materials
• Assist with supervising the reading room and on-site researchers
• Assist with reference inquiries from staff and external researchers

Compensation: $3,000 stipend

Term: Fall 2026 (September 15 – December 5, 2026)

Schedule: PT (16–21 hours/week)

Format: The internship is hybrid, with some onsite work.

Deadline: 08/14/2026 (
* all applicants will be considered on a rolling basis)

Skills & Qualifications

• Ideal candidate is a current student or recent graduate who has completed at least one semester in a Library and Information Science program, or related graduate program
• Experience with library cataloging (MARC, RDA, LCSH, LC classification) and/or preservation a plus
• Interest in modern and contemporary American art and museum work
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail
• Experience with conducting research using an ILS
• Ability to lift cartons (up to 30lbs) is helpful
• Graduate students enrolled in MLIS or related programs are eligible.
• While a demonstrated interest in art and art history is preferred, students in all majors are encouraged to apply
• Previous museum experience is not required

The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States.