*The Historical Society of Washington, D.C.* is a community-supported
educational and research organization that collects, interprets, and shares
the history of our nation's capital. Founded in 1894, it serves a diverse
audience through its collections, exhibits, publications, and educational
programs.

Interns will assist the Society’s staff and volunteers through a variety of
hands-on projects, such as collections inventory, processing, updating
catalog records, and digitization. Other projects include reference
assistance, research, writing, and planning for new exhibitions.

The Special Collections interns will report to the Collections Manager. The
position is unpaid; however the Society will work with the intern’s college
or university to approve academic credit as applicable. Expected time
commitment is up to 20 hours per week, with a minimum of 8 hours per week.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names
of two references to *Anne McDonough at [log in to unmask] by Friday,
July 26, 2013* for consideration. No phone calls, please. The anticipated
start date for this position will be determined based on academic schedule
and availability.

Anticipated projects include:

   - Inventory: Interns may participate in the inventory of collections
   currently in the Society’s onsite storage. Information about collections
   will be entered into Past Perfect 5.0 and incorrect information will be
   corrected. Interns will assist with moving collections, including packing
   and re-housing collections as needed.
   - Digitization: Interns may work with the collections manager to
   complete photo orders. Interns will scan and enter metadata; update catalog
   records; and help create finding aids for collections.
   - Archival Processing: Interns may be assigned a specific collection to
   arrange and describe.
   - Reference: Interns may assist with remote reference, revise research
   guides, and develop new online resources for accessing the Society’s
   collections.

*Minimum Qualifications*: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited
graduate program working towards a degree in library and information
science, museum studies, public history, history or related field. Must
have strong research skills and basic knowledge of collections management
and the proper handling of objects and archival materials. The candidate
must be detail oriented, self-motivated and possess strong organizational
skills. Some physical activity such as lifting boxes up to 30 pounds is
required. Demonstrated knowledge of Washington history is desired but not
required.

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