Greater Southwest Historical Museum – Application deadline February 26, 2010

The Greater Southwest Historical Museum in Ardmore, Oklahoma, seeks an archives intern to for a 10-12 week internship. The Collections Intern will assist the Curator in an ongoing cataloging project funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Intern will focus on cataloging the Reference Collection in the Genealogy and Research Library.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Arrange, process, and describe the Library collection holdings consisting of books, ledgers, microfilms, and genealogical and research information
• Create finding aids on Library collection holdings
• Assist to enter catalogue information into PastPerfect
• Assist in the re-housing of artifacts/objects
• Assist with cleaning and basic preventative conservation of collections.

Background: The Museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the cultural, social, and economic history of south central Oklahoma, with a special emphasis on Ardmore and Carter County. The Museum is located in a 1936 WPA National Guard Armory, which houses the Museum as well as the Genealogy and Research Library and Military Memorial Museum. The Museum is located approximately 90 minutes from both Oklahoma City and Dallas along I-35.

Schedule and Compensation: The internship period will run from May to August 2010 for. The internship weekly schedule will be based upon the candidate's summer schedule. A minimum of 25 hours per week is expected; these hours must fall between Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm.The start date and schedule are flexible. Interns will be given a $3,000 stipend. Interns are responsible for their own housing (the Museum will assist with locating nearby rentals).

Qualifications: Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program emphasizing history, museum studies, or closely related field. Experience with PastPerfect is preferred. Must be well-organized and detailed-oriented, have strong written and verbal skills, and have ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Please send cover letter, resume, and references by February 26, 2010 to Kristin Mravinec, Greater Southwest Historical Museum, 35 Sunset Drive, Ardmore, OK 73401 or via email to gshmcurator@cableone.net.