Location
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
The NHM has amassed one of the world’s most extensive and valuable collections of natural and cultural history — more than 35 million objects, some as old as 4.5 billion years. Curatorial staff not only cares for those collections, but uses them for groundbreaking scientific and historic research. The Museum also curates new, immersive exhibitions that give visitors the opportunity to explore the “big picture” of our planet — specimens and objects, the stories behind them, and the increasing interrelatedness of the natural and cultural worlds. NHM is a family of museums including the Natural History Museum located in Exposition Park, the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, and the William S. Hart Ranch and Museum located in Newhall.
RESEARCH LIBRARY - https://nhm.org/site/research-collections/research-library
The Research Library is a specialized cultural institution library with subject collections in selected areas of natural history. Internships are considered part of the Museum’s volunteer program and therefore are unpaid opportunities. All interns are directly supervised by the Chief Librarian. A science background is helpful but not required.
Project Description
Cataloging and Collections Analysis – NHM and Tar Pits sites:
Special collections:
Looking for...
1 intern
Required: Completion of d two LIB 101 Introduction to Library Services for Paraprofessionals and LIB 104 Technical Services: Acquisitions and Collection Development.
Recommended: Completion of LIB 105A Descriptive Cataloging.
HOURS AVAILABLE
Two 3.5 hour shifts per week scheduled during Library operating hours: Monday-Friday, 10am - 4pm
How to Apply
- Contact by email or telephone
- Submit cover letter & resume
- Complete interview
CONTACT:
Richard P. Hulser, Chief Librarian, M.Ed., M.L.S.
213.763.3387 office; 310.210.7031 mobile rhulser@nhm.org
Updated 4/5/17