Intern - Paid

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Reporting to the Head, Research Libraries and Archives, the Research Library Intern will have the opportunity to apply graduate-level coursework in description and metadata to a vast collection of uncatalogued and unprocessed contemporary artist monographs. The intern will assist in managing and maintaining the library's collection of artist ephemera, which is received regularly from the Director's Office and curatorial departments. Materials include exhibition notices from commercial galleries, press releases, small catalogs, exhibition brochures, and related items. Throughout the internship, the intern will gain hands-on experience with copy and original cataloging, as well as familiarity with Library of Congress art subject headings and classification. This is a 10-week paid internship, approximately 12 hours per week at $17.87/hour. Anticipated Start Date: January 16, 2026

Requirements

• Internship applicants must be currently enrolled in an academic program, or recently graduated within 1 year, and reside in the Los Angeles vicinity.
• BA in art history or a related field.
• Organized and detail-oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with online library catalogs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with sorting incoming materials, identifying duplicates, and flagging items outside of the library's collecting parameters.
• Helps file materials alphabetically by the artist's last name and ensures accurate placement within existing files.
• Learns to create new artist files as needed, including assisting with establishing catalog records in OCLC WorldShare and preparing appropriate housing.
• Supports updates and ongoing maintenance of the library's Artist Files finding aid.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees