The BMA’s Curatorial Department is seeking a MLiS Summer Intern to assist with our Library & Archives. The intern will have the opportunity to acquire hands-on skills, practical and well-rounded experience related to core Library functions including reference, circulation and technical services in an art library environment.

Additionally, they will learn cataloguing procedures and systems such as copy-cataloguing MARC-21 format publications, OCLC Connexion, and SIRSIDynix Workflows. This work will also include learning the application of controlled vocabularies including Library of Congress standards (LCNAF & LCSH) which will provide the Intern with knowledge of best practices in the archiving field.

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:   

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Graduate MLiS Program 
• Recent graduate from an accredited program (within 5 years)   
• PhD candidate   

• Strong organizational skills
• Writing/Communication skills
• Customer service experience
• Experience working in a database
• Attention to detail

Please submit the following documents to complete your application:

• Cover Letter   
• Resume    
• Reference: contact details should be listed on either your resume or cover letter

Materials may be sent via the following options (please only choose one submission option):   

• You may upload and submit your documents through the form linked here.
• You may send your documents to the following e-mail address: internships@artbma.org (please indicate the position or positions you are applying for in the subject line).