Archival Processing Internship Program

The Special Collections Research Center Archival Processing Internship Program engages graduate students in professional-level work that supplements formal archival education and core knowledge, strengthens existing and introduces new skills, encourages collaboration and teamwork, and contributes to understanding of how archival theories and methods are applied in practice. 

John Sayles and Maggie Renzi Archival Processing Internship

Interns in the John Sayles and Maggie Renzi Archival Processing Internship Program will work under the supervision of experienced archivists and alongside other professionals and interns in the Special Collections Research Center. Projects vary from year to year, but are always for the Screen Arts Mavericks and Makers collection.  

As many as two Sayles/Renzi internships will be awarded in 2025. 

Yellin Archival Processing Internship

Interns in the Yellin Archival Processing Internship Program will work under the supervision of experienced archivists and alongside other professionals and interns in the Special Collections Research Center. Projects vary from year-to-year, but are always for the Joseph A. Labadie Collection.

As many as two Yellin internships will be awarded in 2025. 

Eligibility 

Archival processing internships are open to individuals currently enrolled in or recently (within one year) graduated from a master’s degree program in library and information science with a concentration or strong focus on archives. Interns are not required to have archives experience beyond their coursework.

About the internship

Duties and responsibilities include arrangement, description, and rehousing of archival materials; creating and improving container labeling; and updating and revision of existing collection description.

Pay rate: $25/hour.

Duration and hours: Full-time for 12 weeks. Start and end dates for individual internships are negotiable. Typical working hours are 8:30-5:00, Monday through Friday. 

Interns will be embedded in the work of the Special Collections Research Center and expected to follow procedures and participate in team meetings and other activities. 

See full details of this year's internships (Google Document) including descriptions, expected duties, and required and desired qualifications.

How to apply 

Applicants are required to submit a resume, a statement of interest that includes their preference for a particular project, and two letters of recommendation from recent employers or educators. 

Timeline for 2025

• Applications accepted beginning Monday, March 3
• Applications due by Friday, March 28
• Decisions communicated on or before Friday, April 25
• Internships start on or before Monday, June 2