Summer Internship - Archives

Federal Reserve Bank•Dallas, TX

50d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dallas Fed Research Information Services group is offering an internship for graduate-level library or information science students to work with the Bank archivist to process, describe, and preserve both physical and digital collections within the Archives. Projects may include: Appraisal, arrangement and description processes of physical collections. Digital archival processes for born and digitized collections, using Preservica. Participate in implementing preservation strategies for efficient retention and preservation of permanent and historical records. Creation of finding aids. Participate in artifact and digital asset management activities.

Requirements

Enrolled in a Master's degree program in library or information science at an ALA-accredited institution (MLS), graduating summer 2026 or later.
Knowledge and interest in library and archives technology
A minimum of 15-20 credits in foundational library science coursework completed by the start of the internship.
Must have attention to detail, initiative, and good communication skills.
Should have a basic understanding of metadata

Responsibilities

Appraisal, arrangement and description processes of physical collections.
Digital archival processes for born and digitized collections, using Preservica.
Participate in implementing preservation strategies for efficient retention and preservation of permanent and historical records.
Creation of finding aids.
Participate in artifact and digital asset management activities.