The Morgan Library & Museum 2026-2027 - Graham S. Haber Cultural Heritage Digital Imaging Academic Year Internship
About The Position
The Morgan Library & Museum welcomes applications for its 2026–2027 Academic Year Internship program. The program provides an introduction to the variety of career opportunities available in museums and special collections libraries. Each intern is assigned to a department relevant to their interest and works with departmental staff on timely topics in that area. Interns also have the opportunity to learn about the Morgan and the museum and special collections fields more generally through professional development opportunities such as facility tours and meetings with museum leadership. The Morgan especially seeks to provide opportunities to candidates with experiences and perspectives that have not been adequately reflected in the museum and special collections library fields. Academic year interns generally work up to 14 hours per week, beginning in mid-September and running through early to mid-May. Some internships have specific scheduling requirements as noted in the descriptions below. Interns are expected to make every effort to attend the program’s professional development programs, which may require modifying their schedule from time to time. All internships are on-site at the Morgan. This internship will provide an introduction to the Morgan’s digital imaging studio and training with professional digital imaging equipment. The intern will learn to create archival-quality digital images of rare materials in the Morgan’s collection, which spans from Ancient Western Asian seals and tablets to contemporary drawings and photography, while also learning the crucial role of digital imaging in museums and special collections, cultural heritage imaging standards, and the many uses of a wide variety of images produced.
Requirements
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student
- Strong interest in a career in the museum or research library fields
- Eligibility to work in the United States; international candidates must be eligible to participate in a paid internship program in the United States
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Cover letter describing your interest in the internship, including a statement about your interest in the museum or library field, and your future aspirations
- Resume
- Names and contact information of two references (please include the person’s name, title, organization, telephone number, and email address)
Responsibilities
- Create archival-quality digital images of rare materials in the Morgan’s collection.
- Learn the crucial role of digital imaging in museums and special collections.
- Learn cultural heritage imaging standards.
- Learn the many uses of a wide variety of images produced.
Benefits
- Paid internship
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
