The Lesbian Herstory Archives has intern positions available for Archives, Library and Information Science Students for Summer 2025
Interns will be asked to split their time on and off site, working a minimum of 10 hours each week. Iterns will be asked to mask when working in close proximity to others.
Projects will be assigned according to intern skill sets and LHA’s project needs.
PROJECTS
Imaging, Metadata, Rehousing, Processing
Music (Legacy Formats), Manuscripts, Video, Audio, Ephemera
Requirements:
· Completion of first semester courses
· Interest in best practices in archival processing, metadata development, digital libraries and access services
· Demonstrated interest in lesbian history and activism
· Comfort working with archival materials of a sexual nature.
· Ability to work remotely, independently and maintain regular communication via gchat, email and attend weekly virtual meetings.
Prefered Skills:
Experience with Microsoft Office 365 , Excel, Google Suite or Zoho; Airtable, Omeka (Training can be provided)
Application Instructions
Applications must be sent to [email protected]and must include a Resume and Cover Letter demonstrating your interest in lesbian studies and archival practices. One document combined as a PDF. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be reviewed.
About The Lesbian Herstory Archives
All-volunteer-run since its inception in 1974, The Lesbian Herstory Archives is home to the world’s oldest and largest collection of archival, bibliographic and multimedia materials by and about the diverse lesbian experience. LHA is 501(c)3 , non-profit educational organization with no paid staff and no local or federal government support. We rely solely upon individual donations and private foundation support. We offer research assistance to academics, artists, filmmakers, authors, individuals and classes.