2024 Summer Visual Resources Intern

Department:   Rakow Research Library

Reports to:       Lori Fuller, Senior Manager Library Operations and Collections Management

Paid/Paid:        Paid

Term:                  Summer

Summary

The 2024 Visual Resources Internship at the Rakow Research Library of the Corning Museum of Glass will provide students with valuable, practical experience in a specialized library while contributing to projects that advance the Museum’s strategic priorities. The full-time Visual Resources Intern will collaborate with the Rakow team to organize and develop metadata for a historically significant collection of photographs documenting the Museum’s programmatic work. The intern will gain substantive knowledge of visual resources stewardship and experience in creating access to a currently hidden collection. The intern’s work also will improve access to the vital history of Museum activities in support of the upcoming 75th anniversary in 2026.

Responsibilities

Organization and Metadata

• Collaborates in the research and selection process of images for inclusion into the digital images database.
• Analyzes existing image collections and identifying masters and duplicates.
• Re-houses masters to insure proper stewardship of the materials.
• Performs original cataloging of images under the supervision of the Lead Cataloger and Archivist to aid in the retrieval of images.
• Conducts additional research (using resources available in-house) as needed in pursuit of cataloging images.

General

• Supports and amplifies the Museum’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.
• Adhere to all prescribed organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Learning/Training Opportunities

• Gain hands-on knowledge of archival organization and related operations in a specialized library environment.
• Learn the specific challenges and opportunities of handling, describing, and making accessible photographs and other visual resources.
• Learn how to create and deploy searchable metadata using ArchivesSpace and other library systems.
• Learn and apply procedures for identifying duplicates, rehousing materials, and preparing materials for digitization.
• Learn the organization and culture of the Rakow Research Library, a library of distinction in the history, science, and art of glass.
• Learn the organization and culture of the Corning Museum of Glass and understand how the Rakow complements and advances the Museum’s mission, vision, and values.
• Improve career readiness by taking advantage of additional learning opportunities provided by the Museum.

Qualifications

• Respect and exemplify the values of the Corning Museum of Glass in all interactions with colleagues, staff, volunteers and the public.
• Ability to represent the Museum in a professional manner.
• Adhere to all prescribed organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of library or archival content management systems.
• Highly accurate, detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to organize information.
• Internship is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday for 10-12 weeks.

Additional Benefits

• $2,500 monthly stipend
• 25% Discount in The Corning Museum of Glass Shops and shops.cmog.org.
• 25% Discount in The Corning Museum of Glass Café when on site
• Free admission to the museum for you and your guests

Application Instructions

Submit the following items to interns@cmog.org by April 15:

• Current CV/resume
• Cover letter explaining your interest in the position and how it aligns with your career goals.