Library Internship, Part-Time

Kimbell Art Museum•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kimbell Art Museum offers paid, part-time Library internships to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, who are interested in learning about museum practices and developing professional skills. The Kimbell internship program is designed to mentor future museum professionals from diverse cultural, economic, social, and educational backgrounds. Interns are assigned to departments based on their academic background, professional skills, interests, and goals. Under the supervision of designated staff members, interns work both independently and collaboratively to gain comprehensive experience through immersive projects. Library interns participate at a professional level in ongoing library activities, building a comprehensive understanding of practices, terms, and trends specific to museum librarianship. In collaboration with library staff, interns will develop and implement a term project that both supports the library’s activities and aligns with their professional and educational goals.

Requirements

A resume describing any work or extracurricular experiences
A cover letter that explains what you hope to gain from participating in the Kimbell internship program
An unofficial transcript
Two letters of recommendation
Two professional and two personal references
Ability to pass a standard pre-employment criminal background and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate interested in museum practices and professional skill development.

Responsibilities

Participate at a professional level in ongoing library activities.
Build a comprehensive understanding of practices, terms, and trends specific to museum librarianship.
Develop and implement a term project that supports the library’s activities and aligns with professional and educational goals.