Student Internships
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Application review begins April 10, 2023.
The Hoover Institution Library & Archives are pleased to offer paid undergraduate and graduate student employment opportunities, available to US undergraduate and graduate students and international students studying at US institutions.
In support of our active researcher population, we are seeking enthusiastic, innovative, and service-oriented students, or recent graduates for full-time 10-12 week Summer Intern positions.
This is an onsite position on the Stanford University campus, Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm. Applicants must begin the internship on May 30 or June 19, 2023.
Multiple positions are available.
For summer positions, the application review begins on April 10.
What You Will Do
Library & Archives Interns support research and reading room activity by completing daily circulation and reading room support activities while participating in a variety of projects under professional direction and guidance relating to Preservation/Conservation, Research Services, Digital Imaging, Digital Systems, Description of Archival Materials, Library Cataloging, Exhibits, Education, and Outreach. Training is provided.
What You Will Learn
Interns will come away with an understanding of library special collections and archival principles and experience in:
- Preventive and interventive basic preservation and conservation techniques, such as proper handling, cleaning, housing, and stabilizing collection materials and awareness of storage and environmental conditions
- Conducting quality reference assistance, both in-person and remoteInner workings and logistics behind paging and circulation of library and archival materials
- Basics of digital preservation and digital repositories
Academic credits may be supported, as long as the student completes setup after discussing outcomes needed with the supervisor.
Application Review Dates
Applications for summer positions will begin review on April 10, with decisions in May.
Summer Interns work full time, 40 hours/week between May-August. Applicants must begin the internship May 30 or June 19, 2023.
Apply Now
Please review this section carefully before you submit an application. All Stanford students must submit their application via Handshake. All other applicants (non-Stanford) must apply through the non-Stanford student online system. Click on one of the links below to start your application.
Questions? Please contact us for more information!
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Non-Stanford students apply here
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