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Manuscript Division - Mary Wolfskill Trust Fund Internship

Named after a longtime Manuscript Division staff member who retired as the head of the division's Reference & Reader Services Section in 2005, the Mary Wolfskill Trust Fund is used to support internships in the Manuscript Division that will foster interest in archival work among graduate and undergraduate students, particularly minorities or students from smaller and lesser-known schools. The Fund was established in Wolfskill's memory with a generous gift from her sister, Edie Hedlin of Arlington, Virginia. Wolfskill interns are employed, usually during the summer months, in the Manuscript Reading Room, where they assist researchers in accessing the division's collection of nearly sixty million items relating to American history and culture. Under the direction of the head of the Reference & Reader Services Section, interns respond to reference inquiries received via telephone, electronic means, or in-person; analyze reference requests; investigate sources of information; draft, revise, and deliver responses; retrieve and reshelve manuscript materials; and compile reader usage statistics. The intern may also work on special finding aids projects that improve researcher access to the materials. Through an exposure to various aspects of archival reference and description, the intern will gain an introductory knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of archival management. Applicants should demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively in writing, knowledge of integrated library systems, basic library applications, and other information technologies. Knowledge of American history is beneficial.

Application Information:
Same as those for the Library of Congress Junior Fellows Summer Intern Program. The Mary Wolfskill Trust Fund Internship is administered as part of the Junior Fellows Summer Intern Program, and the Wolfskill intern is eligible to participate in all training programs and tours offered to the Junior Fellows. Applicants should note in their cover letter that they wish to be considered for the Wolfskill internship and specify their interest in American history, archival management, and manuscripts. If not provided in the other application materials, the cover letter should also note if the applicant considers himself or herself a minority or if he or she attends a smaller or lesser-known school.

If you are accepted, you will participate in this program for 50 day(s).

Application Dates:
Applications will be accepted after February 18, 2009 until March 11, 2009.

Stipend/Compensation:
$3,000.00

For More Information:
http://www.loc.gov/hr/jrfellows/about.html

Citizenship Requirements:
US Citizenship Required.

Applications Open To:
Undergraduate Student
Graduate Student

Categories:
Library Sciences
Collections Conservation and Preservation
Humanities, Art, and Culture

Contact & Application Information:
Name: Beth Davis - Brown
Phone: (202) 707-3301
Email: interns09@loc.gov

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