Library Cataloguing Internship (Spring/Summer 2025)

The Wildenstein Plattner Institute, Inc. (WPI) is a non-profit foundation that supports research in the history of art and its objects. Central to our mission is the publication of digital catalogues raisonnés and archival material on an online platform. This work is made possible in part by the gift of the research material and archives compiled by the Wildenstein Institute, which were donated to the WPI in 2016. 

Position Summary

The Library Cataloguing intern will work closely with the Director of Digital Archival Projects and the Digital Archivist and Research Associate on several initiatives, including but not limited to:

• Creating original and copy MARC bibliographic records for digitized exhibition catalogues by applying cataloging rules as found in RDA in OCLC Connexion software.
• Cleaning up the WPI’s collection of scanned exhibition catalogues in its database.
• Assisting the WPI’s team on current digital archival projects.

Required Qualifications

• B.A. required, currently enrolled or a recent graduate of an MLIS degree from an ALA accredited library school or equivalent preferred with coursework in cataloging or equivalent work experience. 
• Knowledge of library and information sciences required,
• Ability to prioritize, plan, coordinate, and implement multiple projects,
• High level of comfort with online databases, office productivity, software, and emergent technologies, including, G-suite applications and Mac computers,
• Professional demeanor and intellectual curiosity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with cataloguing in OCLC Connexion, 
• Experience in original and copy cataloging using RDA in MARC bibliographic format, LC classification and subject headings, AAT Genre forms.

Term and Compensation

• We request a commitment of 24 hours per week, which will be compensated at a rate of $27.00/hour (4 months).
• The intern will work two days remotely and one day in-person at the WPI’s office in Manhattan. The intern must have access to high speed internet and a laptop/desktop computer when working remotely.
• The selected applicant is welcome to begin the internship as early as May 2025. We expect the internship to last approximately 4 months. 
• The WPI does not award academic credit, but many U.S. colleges and universities will recognize academic work performed while interning. Contact your academic advisor for instructions on how to receive credit. 

Application Deadline

The deadline to apply is April 4th, 2025.

To apply

• Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include your name (last name, first name) in the email subject line.

For questions, please email the WPI at [email protected]

Location

This is a remote Job Offer

Location19 West 21st Street Suite 702 New York, NY 10010

Compensation

$27.00/hour

Application URL or Email

Apply online here

Submit specified application materials to [email protected].