Volunteer/Academic Credit Internship Program
Archival Management, Historical Research, & Electronic Archives
The Maryland State Archives is pleased to host high school, undergraduate or graduate level college students seeking full or part-time field studies, co-ops, academic credit, professional mentoring and/or community service hours. It is not necessary to be a history major to participate in the program, and students of other disciplines are encouraged to apply including information science related fields.
Interns may engage in a variety of activities related to processing, managing, and interpreting archival collections. Individual intern assignments vary by project, but duties may include reference, conservation, research, art history/handling, writing, digital imaging, record transcription, inventorying, cataloging and accessioning. The intern program includes a heavy focus on the application of computer technology to both the historical method and archival practice.
Internships may be arranged throughout the academic year and as well as during the summer. Please note in your cover letter your availability including proposed start and end dates as well as the number of days per week and hours per day you are available. For students seeking academic and community service credit, field study, and co-op opportunities, please note the sponsoring institution's guidelines and requirements for credit in the cover letter.
Applicants should be prepared for on-site work at either the Archives' Annapolis or Woodlawn facilities. To apply, please provide the following via email to the Internship coordinator for consideration:
- Cover letter (stating your interest, potential start date and approximate schedule)
- A Volunteer Application Form, which may be downloaded here: Volunteer Application Form (PDF) | Volunteer Application Form (DOC)
- Contact information for two references
Please contact the Internship Coordinator no less than two months prior to anticipated start date. We cannot guarantee placement.
- Deadlines to apply:
- Fall semester = July 1st
- Spring semester = December 1st
- Summer = April 1st
Questions: Email the Internship coordinator.
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