[History_students] Internship at the Chicago History Museum

[Tyson, Amy]

Chicago History Museum – Catalog/Processing Assistant  (Chicago,
Illinois, U.S.)

Intern Project Description: Catalog / Processing Assistant,
Hedrich-Blessing 1970-1979 Photography Collection IMLS Preservation
Project
Supervisor:  Collection Manager for Prints and Photographs Special Projects
Objective: The Hedrich-Blessing 1970-1979 photograph collection
documents the work of one of the finest and most widely recognized
architectural photography firms in the world and illustrates major
transformations of Chicago’s built environment. The objective of this
internship is to assist in cataloging, processing and preserving the
Hedrich-Blessing 19701979 photography collection materials, and make
them available for use by the public.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include at least some of the following:
•Gathering catalog record content by transcribing data from original
materials and job invoices to a Word document table
•Describing visual materials in a concise and synthesized manner
•Counting and sorting original photographic prints, negatives and
transparencies according to media type and job number
•Identifying and describing condition issues to report to conservator
•Re-housing and re-labeling original materials in appropriate archival
enclosures
•Transferring processed, re-housed and labeled materials to
appropriate photograph storage areas
Qualifications:
•Enrollment at an accredited college or university
•Museum studies, library science and/or archives management,
cataloging coursework (or equivalent experience) strongly preferred
•Strong attention to detail, good descriptive writing skills
•Knowledge of Chicago and/or architectural history
•Understanding of artifact and photographic material handling
•Knowledge or interest in photographic media and the preservation of
photographic materials
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Final Product (if any) Expected at the End of the Internship:
Understanding of how museums process, preserve and make available to
the public a large collection of photographic materials. Collection
Manager will work with intern to develop specific internship goals in
keeping with the intern’s prior knowledge and experience.
Dates of Project: Fall term, 2009; start and end dates flexible
Time commitment: 14-35 hours per week; the days these hours occur are
flexible, but they must occur during weekdays when supervisors are
present.
Application Deadline: We are currently accepting applications for this
internship opportunity.
How to Apply
A completed application consists of the following:
•a completed application form (available online)
•a one-page personal statement describing your reasons for seeking an
internship at CHM and what you hope to gain from the experience
•a resume outlining your educational, professional, and volunteer experiences
•two letters of recommendation from current or former professors or employers
Every effort is made to match the skills and interests of prospective
interns with the needs and priorities of the department and the
institution overall. The application materials will outline the
specific qualifications requirements for individual projects.
Applications are encouraged from African American, Asian American,
Latino, and Native American applicants.
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