The National Public Housing Museum seeks interns who are looking for hands-on historical research experience. Our interns are never stuck cataloging or filing, instead they work directly with our research team to provide historical context to the stories of public housing across America. Interns will be expected to complete accurate first and second hand research on a variety of topics, from Chicago neighborhoods to musicians who were raised in public housing (our current exhibit in the works). Interns may have opportunities to meet former and current residents for first hand interviews, although most work will be completed via databases and library research. Interns may also be expected to attend museum events and lectures, if it works with their school schedules. Interested candidates can send a resume to Jordan Glover at jglover@nphm.org or call 312.996.0834
The Pritzker Military Library has two internship opportunities available. The first is for a student who will create bibliographies and pathfinders as well as learn how to conduct reference interviews, work in our catalogue, and maintain the circulation desk. The second is for an oral history intern who will help with recording oral histories of local veterans, from assisting with advertising and development to possibly taking the lead role in veteran interviews. The student intern will also be responsible for working on transcriptions and library tours. Interested candidates should contact Christy Stanford at cstanford@pritzkermilitarylibrary.org.
Loyola’s Medieval Garden and Labyrinth is looking for
interns who want to either:
(1) Research and write educational material about various aspects of the Medieval Garden and Labyrinth. Design and prepare educational and informative materials such as web pages, posters, brochures, and signage. Create 'user guides' to the gardens and labyrinth for the university community and other potential users, such as preschool and grade school groups. Become (or train someone to become) a docent for the garden and labyrinth. Or,
(2) Help plan and implement the expansion of the Medieval Gardens. Possibilities include: in cooperation with other groups on (and off) campus, create a compost pile for the garden; research and plan the vegetable and herb sections of the garden; working with Midwest Fruit Growers club or the Botanic Gardens, learn how to espalier and graft fruit trees; design and implement trellises and arbors for the garden; come up with ways to use the fruits of the garden once it becomes productive.
For more information or to apply, please contact Dr. T. Gross-Diaz (tgross@luc.edu).
(1) Research and write educational material about various aspects of the Medieval Garden and Labyrinth. Design and prepare educational and informative materials such as web pages, posters, brochures, and signage. Create 'user guides' to the gardens and labyrinth for the university community and other potential users, such as preschool and grade school groups. Become (or train someone to become) a docent for the garden and labyrinth. Or,
(2) Help plan and implement the expansion of the Medieval Gardens. Possibilities include: in cooperation with other groups on (and off) campus, create a compost pile for the garden; research and plan the vegetable and herb sections of the garden; working with Midwest Fruit Growers club or the Botanic Gardens, learn how to espalier and graft fruit trees; design and implement trellises and arbors for the garden; come up with ways to use the fruits of the garden once it becomes productive.
For more information or to apply, please contact Dr. T. Gross-Diaz (tgross@luc.edu).
"Documenting Women's Activism and Leadership in the Chicago
Area, 1945-2000"
The Chicago Area Women’s History Council (CAWHC)’s new
project builds on our previous work with a focus on women’s participation in the
second-wave movements of the 1960s - 80s. The goals of this project are to
identify, preserve and share the basic archival resources necessary for a full
understanding of Chicago women’s activism and leadership during this period.
Chicago women were local and national leaders in many areas, but their
contributions are overlooked and/or ignored in most historical accounts. It is
critical that this project is undertaken now while precious historical materials
and memories are still available.
Major components of the project include an online database,
accessible to all; a survey of relevant resources currently available in archival
repositories; outreach to activists and organizations, encouraging and
facilitating deposit of their archives into permanent repositories; and an oral
history component wherein activists and leaders, and those influenced by the
movement, will be interviewed and their memories preserved and shared.
If you would like to participate in this project, or you
know of resources that we should consider, please get in touch with us through
our website www.cawhc.org or contact Mary Ann Johnson at majohn4@prodigy.net
Jesuit Libraries Project: Reconstructing Loyola’s First
Library
Students interested in the history of the book and
libraries, Catholic intellectual history, the history of education, and the
history of Loyola are encouraged to apply for an internship to work with
faculty in the History Department and the University Archives on a project
digitally reconstructing Loyola’s first library catalogue. Over the course of the semester, interns
will learn how to scan this important manuscript using the University Archive’s
state-of-the-art scanner, will correct the transcription of the manuscript
catalogue, will analyze the contents of the catalogue, will research surviving
books in the collections of Rare Books and Cudahy, and finally will help
prepare the scanned manuscript for digital publication. For more information or to apply,
please contact Dr Kyle Roberts (kroberts2@luc.edu).
The National Hellenic Museum in Chicago has internships
available in the following areas:
Collections Management. Collections interns will have the
opportunity to assist in all aspects of Collections Management and Registration
including processing, cataloguing, provenance research and proper artifact
handling and storage. Interns will gain direct experience with and knowledge of
the Museum’s Collection. For Collections internships please send a cover letter
and resume to chelms@hellenicmuseum.org
Library and Archives, Oral History. Library and Archives
interns will work in the daily management of the Gus & Mary Stathis Library
and Resource Center. Tasks will include any aspect of storage, cataloging,
documentation, and everyday care of material in the library and archives, as
well as answering reference inquiries, assisting researchers in the archives
reading room, and participating in the day-to-day management of the library and
resource center. Students interested specifically in Oral History are also
encouraged to apply. For Library & Archives and Oral History internships
please send a cover letter and resume to janagnostopoulos@hellenicmuseum.org
Exhibitions. Exhibitions interns will assist with both
exhibition-specific tasks and general curatorial activities. An effort will be
made to include interns in various aspects and phases of a project or
exhibition and to enable interns to gain an understanding of the exhibition
process. Tasks may include but are not limited to general historical and/or art
research, image research, writing, and data organization and entry. For
Exhibitions internships please send a cover letter and resume to
chelms@hellenicmuseum.org
Education. Education interns will assist in the development
and research of school, family, and adult programs, the development of gallery
guides and other printed materials, planning, managing and directing public
programs and events, and scheduling and training volunteers. For Education
internships please send a cover letter and resume
to efreedbrown@hellenicmuseum.org
For more information about the internship program and application/contract forms, click here.
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