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Internship Program Objective and Strategies: The program objective is to provide interns an introductory knowledge of the function and fundamentals of archives through observation and hands-on experience. The internship program meets this objective through a number of strategies. Interns 1) study the role and function of archives within the setting of a research library in a public library system; 2) develop research skills related to identifying irreplaceable and unique archival material; 3) learn about donor relations activities directly related to collection development; 4) observe and engage in activities related to basic collection processing and preservation according to best practices and standards; and 5) observe and engage in activities related to creating finding aids and other inventories using nationally accepted descriptive standards.
Qualifications: Interns must be enrolled in an approved course at a partnering academic institution, have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, be reliable, have good communication skills, and be able to lift materials weighing up to 20 pounds. If interested in the AARL Archives Internship Program, please contact Dr. Wesley Chenault, Library Research Associate.
Coordinator: Wesley Chenault, PhD
Library Research Associate, Archives Division
404.703.4001, ext. 203
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Internship hours: Amount stipulated by host academic program. Schedules are negotiated between the coordinator and interns and adhere to AARL’s hours of operation.
Library Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Friday and Saturday, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Sunday, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location: 101 Auburn Avenue NE
Atlanta GA 30303-2503
Accessibility: AARL is accessible by MARTA and individual modes of transportation. Please see the AARL website for train and bus information. Select “Contact” then scroll down for MARTA information and directions. Free parking is available in designated spaces behind the building.
NOTE: AARL internships are unpaid.
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