This position offers students the opportunity to work directly with historical records and artifacts while receiving hands-on training in professional museum standards and industry-specific software. It is open to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students in History, Museum Studies, Art History, Library and Information Studies, or another related field of study. 

Highlights:

• Term: May 18th – July 24th, 2026

• Schedule: 10 hours per week (flexible scheduling)

• Compensation: $1,200 stipend

To be considered, interested students will need to email the following to Ollie Reyes at or@oklahomahof.com 

1. Completed Job Application Form

2. Signed Consent to Background Check Form

3. Cover Letter

4. Resume

5. One Letter of Recommendation

The position description and the required application forms can be found at: oklahomahof.com/employment/archives-collections-intern

The application deadline is March 23rd.

Location: Knocking Turtle Village and Venue
12571 Us HWY 77 
Lexington, Ok  73051

Overview: Knocking Turtle Village and Venue is a small business in Lexington, OK, seeking a motivated LIS undergraduate student interested in the day-to-day management and operation of a small property management business.  The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work in website design, a variety of social media platforms, data input and organization, brand design, local community association and other areas of property management to support interacting with the public. 

Key Responsibilities

• Data entry and organization
• Website design
• Social media marketing, audience engagement, and content strategy to support small  business growth
• User experience analysis to inform decisions
• Good social skills with ability to speak with community organization
• Work on digital booking platforms and calendars through web advertisers
• Available to be on site 2 days a week for 2 to 3 hours
• Attend Venue function when schedule allows 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this internship opportunity, please send an updated resume or CV with cover letter via email to:

Hope@knockingtrutle.com

Location: University of Oklahoma, Norman Campus (Hybrid: Zoom sessions and on-campus drop-in workshops)

Overview: The University of Oklahoma is seeking motivated LIS students for an internship focused on supporting the rollout of Stellic, a new degree planning platform for undergraduate students. Interns will play a key role in helping students understand and use Stellic effectively to plan future semesters. This internship offers hands-on experience in teaching, leadership, and student engagement.

This is an unpaid internship.

Key Responsibilities:

Platform Expertise:

• Learn Stellic from the student perspective and demonstrate its features.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on how to navigate Stellic for academic planning.

Student Support:

• Work one-on-one with undergraduate students to guide them through semester planning.
• Host drop-in workshops and Zoom sessions to answer questions and provide personalized assistance.

Training & Leadership:

• Participate in training sessions to develop presentation, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Lead interactive learning experiences that empower students to take ownership of their academic journey.

Learning Objectives:

Interns will gain:

• Presentation Skills: Designing and delivering engaging sessions for diverse audiences.
• Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and communicating effectively with students.
• Leadership Skills: Facilitating workshops and guiding peers through complex processes.
• Technical Proficiency: Mastering Stellic and understanding degree planning workflows.

Benefits of the Internship:

• Unique, dynamic experiences that stand out on resumes and graduate school applications.
• Opportunities to teach, lead, and collaborate in both virtual and in-person environments.
• Professional development in student engagement and academic advising support.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enrollment in a Library and Information Studies program.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfort with technology and willingness to learn new platforms.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this internship opportunity, please send an updated resume or CV with cover letter via email to:

Cristela Carrizales, Director of Professional Development & Training for Academic Advising Email: ccarrizales@ou.edu

Subject Line: LIS Internship – Stellic Rollout Support

The Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center (CNMCC) is seeking an intern to support projects that further its mission. The CNMCC provides communities with a deepened understanding and appreciation of Comanche history, culture, and fine art. Through exhibits, collections, preservation, and education, the Museum seeks to become a recognized resource for information about the Numunuu.

The unpaid CNMCC internship can be in-person, remote, or hybrid. Primary responsibilities may include:

• Working directly with the collections and archives to transcribe and digitalize items
• Perform administrative duties
• Cataloging collections.

Additional opportunities for interns may be to participate in planning and preparing exhibits, including research, layout design, reviewing panels and labels, how to properly display artwork and objects, lighting, and processing loans, if necessary.

For more information about the CNMCC, visit: https://www.comanchenation.com/culture/page/comanche-nation-museum-and-cultural-center

If you are interested in this internship opportunity, send an updated resume/CV in an email to:

Nikki Carlstrom Nikki.Carlstrom@comanchenation.com

The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Tribal History Center (WTHC), in partnership with the Oklahoma Archeological Survey,  seeks a part-time intern to support the digitization of the WTHC photo archive. Primary responsibilities include scanning photographic materials, developing and maintaining a digital catalog, and organizing physical photographs using archival-grade storage standards. The ideal candidate will have experience with photo archiving, metadata creation, and digital file management, as well as strong attention to detail.

Applicants must be current OU undergraduates and able to work 10 hours per week on a consistent schedule between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding University breaks). This unpaid internship will begin in Spring 2026. Ideally, applicants who can commute to Anadarko, Oklahoma, to complete their internship hours are preferred; however, an alternative worksite on the OU Norman campus may be available if commuting is not feasible.

If you are interested in this internship opportunity, send an updated resume/CV in an email to: Robin Williams (robin.williams@wichitatribe.com) and Brandi Bethke (bbethke@ou.edu)

The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Tribal History Center (WTHC), in partnership with the Oklahoma Archeological Survey, invites applications for a part-time graduate-level intern (MA or PhD) to support the development of a new Tribal library. This internship will play a key role in establishing the library’s foundational infrastructure and ensuring its long-term usability for Tribal citizens, researchers, and the broader community.

Primary responsibilities include researching and evaluating cataloging and library-management software; contacting vendors and suppliers; assisting in the design and layout of the library space; and helping develop organizational systems that align with professional library standards and community needs. The intern will also prepare promotional and informational materials to support the library’s launch. As time allows, the intern may be asked to collaborate with WTHC staff to develop community programming that integrates the library’s collections with the WTHC’s exhibitions and public outreach efforts. Program development may include designing workshops, educational materials, reading groups, or other culturally grounded initiatives that enhance community engagement.

Applicants must be current OU graduate students with strong organizational, research, and communication skills. Experience with library science, collections management, public history, or related fields is preferred. This unpaid internship will begin in Spring 2026, with specific work schedules to be determined in coordination with WTHC staff. This internship must be completed by July 2026. While some remote work is possible, the successful candidate will have to be able to commute to Anadarko, Oklahoma as needed.

If you are interested in this internship opportunity, send an updated resume/CV in an email to: Robin Williams (robin.williams@wichitatribe.com) and Brandi Bethke (bbethke@ou.edu)

The University of Tulsa McFarlin Special Collections and University Archives is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented MLIS student or student in a relevant program interested in special collections digitization work. 

McFarlin Special Collections offers a variety of digitization services to provide access to rare and unique materials for researchers around the world. One of our current projects is digitizing rare print materials with our automatic book scanner, a Treventus ScanRobot® 2.0 MDS, and uploading these scans to HathiTrust for patrons around the world to access them in a digital format. Following scanning, the images need to be cropped, resized, and edited in accordance with departmental guidelines to ensure accessibility and long-term digital preservation efforts.  

Students in this internship may also have the opportunity to scan materials for individual patron requests, utilizing our book and flatbed scanners and editing scans with Photoshop to meet different scan request requirements. 

Primary duties include:

• Handling rare books, manuscripts, and other materials according to industry standards and departmental guidelines.

• Editing scans from our Treventus ScanRobot 2.0 MDS and utilizing accompanying image software to bring scans up to departmental quality guidelines. 

• Scanning materials for individual patron requests and utilizing Photoshop and other software to match different scan request requirements. 

• Other duties as assigned.

Internships are available for fall, spring, and summer terms. The University of Tulsa McFarlin Library Special Collections and University Archives is open Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. Interns are expected to work 10-15 hours per week and preferably attend weekly staff meetings if able. Internship is unpaid.

If you are interested or have any additional questions, please reach out to: Melissa Kunz (Director of Special Collections and University Archives) at melissa-kunz@utulsa.edu

The University of Tulsa McFarlin Special Collections and University Archives is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented MLIS student interested in rare books and special collections cataloging. 

Special Collections Cataloging is the description of rare books, periodicals, audiovisual materials, and other formats in various languages according to current cataloging standards. Special collections catalogers are responsible for original cataloging, complex-copy cataloging, and classification. Working with older, rare items requires additional research and attention to detail. The goal of all cataloging is accessibility. Creating detailed, inclusive, and accurate records ensures that our materials are findable and accessible in our online catalog to those interested in utilizing our materials. 

Students accepted for this position will develop proficiency in current special collections cataloging practices and standards, evaluating preservation issues, and using internal library systems and databases. 

Primary duties include:

• Handling rare books, manuscripts, and other materials according to industry standards and departmental guidelines.

• Performing original and complex copy cataloging and classification of monographs using RDA, MARC21, LOC Classification, and a variety of controlled vocabularies.

• These vocabularies include but are not limited to: Library of Congress Subject Headings and Genre/Form Terms, Getty’s Art and Architecture Thesaurus, Controlled Vocabulary for Rare Materials Cataloging, and Homosaurus. 

• Creating binding descriptions, conducting provenance research, and exploring manufacturers to create highly detailed, accurate, and accessible records for rare materials in accordance with current cataloging standards. 

• Working closely with the department’s preservation specialist and identifying print materials requiring preservation work. 

• Using OCLC’s Worldshare Management System (WMS) and Aeon to perform cataloging work and patron services. 

• Utilizing bibliographies and other reference materials in rare materials cataloging. 

• Learning about Collection Development Policy and assisting in evaluating materials for retention or deaccession. 

• Monitoring our secure reading room and following all department and security procedures. 

• Other duties as assigned

Internships are available for fall, spring, and summer terms. The University of Tulsa McFarlin Library Special Collections and University Archives is open Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. Interns are expected to work 10-15 hours per week and preferably attend weekly staff meetings if able. Internship is unpaid. 

If you are interested or have any additional questions, please reach out to: Brandis Malone (Special Collections Cataloging Librarian) at brandis-malone@utulsa.edu

The Summer Institute in Museum Anthropology (SIMA) is happy to announce that they are accepting proposals from prospective graduate student participants for the 2026 program. The program will be held next summer at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Please forward this announcement to interested students and re-post to relevant lists.

SIMA is a graduate student summer training program in museum research methods offered through the Department of Anthropology at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History with major funding from the Cultural Anthropology Program of the National Science Foundation.

The program offers two types of internships: Research Internships and Collections and Archives Internships. The internships are open to graduate students currently enrolled or recently graduated from a U.S. university, as well as U.S. students studying abroad. International students can be considered if they are enrolled in a university in the U.S. Members of Canadian First Nations are eligible under treaty agreements.

For detailed information about SIMA internships and application instructions please visit: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/research/anthropology/programs/summer-institute-museum-anthropology

Questions? Please email: sima@si.edu

Location: 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105

Job function:

• Catalog incoming donations in the database for record keeping. This includes noting condition in reports, creating artifact descriptions and more.
• Label artifacts once they’re in the database, including sewing labels, marking them with provided supplies, etc.
• Assist with updating records for the public portal, including marking records as public, assist with updating photographs, and more.
• Assist with researching artifacts and their provenance to ensure records are complete and accurate.
• Assist with ensuring all documentation is gathered for the physical records, including any research that has been done while cataloging the artifact.
• As needed, assist with various tasks within collections and registration, including assisting with inventories, database work, preparing and removing artifacts from exhibits, and more.

Minimum Requirements:

• An interest in cataloging , creating records for museum artifacts, making labels, writing descriptions, etc.  You will start and end the lifecycle of cataloging an artifact, including creating a record, photographing the artifact for the database, making a label for the artifact, and preparing it to move to collections storage.
• Strong technological skills, including knowledge of how to use a computer and keyboard, be able to use a digital camera and upload pictures from it to the computer, and be able to upload photographs to the database from the computer or camera.  You will also receive training on the database system and cataloging requirements, so you will need to be able to watch and listen to a recorded video and be able to type within a database.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to stay organized, ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong research skills
• The ability to write clearly and legible.
• Passionate about working with artifacts from Oklahoma history.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet the physical expectations of the position, including  the ability to comprehend written and verbal communication, ability to evaluate artifacts and printed materials, as well as materials on a screen, the ability to sit for extended periods of time, and the ability to lift at least 20 lbs.
• A willingness to learn

Preferred requirements:

• A basic understanding of handling, labeling and caring for artifacts is preferred but not required.
• A basic understanding of how to use a Collections Management Database is preferred but not required.

PLEASE NOTE: All positions, including volunteer and internships, are required to complete and pass a State of Oklahoma background check before working.

If interested, please contact:
Ashlie Daniels
Museum Registrar
Oklahoma Historical Society
Ashlie.daniels@history.ok.gov
405-522-0737

The Office of the Curator at the Supreme Court of the United States is currently accepting applications for Fall 2025 Paid Internships. Interns play an integral role in the Curator's Office, contributing their skills and enthusiasm to completing substantive projects that assist the curatorial staff in fulfilling our mission to preserve the records and history of the Supreme Court and provide visitors with information on Court history and architecture. Additionally, all interns gain valuable public speaking and interpersonal skills by regularly conducting tours and Courtroom Lectures and by staffing a Visitor Desk.

A detailed description of the program and application instructions can be found on the Supreme Court's website:
 http://www.supremecourt.gov/jobs/curatorial_internship/InternshipInfoSheet.aspx. The USA Jobs posting opens today, May 16 and will remain open for three weeks. All applications and other required materials must be submitted by Thursday, June 5 to receive consideration for the fall.

Please note: Interns will gain an understanding of museum practices and procedures and receive a thorough introduction to the history and functions of the Supreme Court, however this is not a legal internship. It does not involve working with legal functions of the Court.

Please submit questions regarding the Supreme Court Internship Program via web form: https://www.supremecourt.gov/jobs/jip/contact_internship.aspx or by phone at 202-479-3415.

The Sapulpa Public Library would be a great fit for any type of library student to intern at. Our library is a stand-alone library which would give an intern different area to work in, during their internship they would work at the circulation desk, work with our children’s and teen librarian, learn how to catalog materials and then process these books for the shelves. We have a genealogy department, a STEM studio, summer reading program, events throughout the year such as in October we have a STEAM Con convention featuring steampunk outfits, vendors, performers, etc. In November we have an Author Showcase that features 12 Oklahoma authors and publishers. The past interns have helped with our Summer Reading program, in which they would create, work, setup a program for the summer, they have done their own Storytime and craft, shadowed myself when I was the assistant director, and they can certainly shadow me as the director now. I believe our library can offer a full “librarian” experience to help students get a feel for which direction in their library career they would like to pursue. Melodie Reader-Jones is your student, and she is the Assistant Librarian here at the library.

Internships are available fall, spring, and summer terms. Sapulpa Public Library hours are Mon-Thurs from 9-7pm, Fridays from 9-5, and Saturdays from 10-2pm.

If you are interested, please forward a current resume and interest via email to:

Kristin Haddock, Library Director
khaddock@sapulpaok.gov

The Museum Specialist acts primarily as a behind-the-scenes technician, providing their individual skills, knowledge and experience to technical museum projects. Projects may include work involving document archives, collections management, collections conservation, collections cataloguing, assisting with exhibit curation, collections inventory, assisting in the library, writing and editing text, and general museum promotions. 

The museum building houses the National Scouting Museum collection which is around 45.5K artifacts, the Philmont Scout Ranch collection 5K artifacts, and the Ernest Thompson Seton Library which is a reference library mostly with some rare books too.

It is a paid summer internship $1,560.00 a month with room and board, the room is a tent with a cot, mattress, locker, and power. 3 meals a day at the scout dining hall.  The work week is 40 hrs. Monday – Friday 8:00 – 5:00 or as necessary for special events. Employees have to be a member of the Boy Scouts but can get a membership for the summer.

Staff at the Ranch are able to hike in the mountains and do the programs on their days off. Program includes fishing, shooting, climbing, campfires, and mountain bike riding or horse riding. If they want to get away a drive to Taos, NM or to Trinidad, CO is only and 1.5 hr. drive with lots to do.

For question contact Cris Elliott (575)376-2291 x51097

Apply at: https://registerphilmont.org/staff/app

The Freedom Center Community Archive (FCCA) internship program offers training and authentic experience working in an archival setting. If you are a graduate student interested in learning more about how archives work, or are considering an archival or museum career, we encourage you to apply. FCCA is currently seeking talented individuals of all backgrounds—we value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities – to fill three internships (one paid and two unpaid). 

If you have questions about the internship process, contact Dr. Edwards (buffy@ou.edu)

Internship Opportunity for Museums Studies Students

American Song Archives (ASA), located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is excited to announce an internship opportunity within the exhibitions department.  An internship at ASA provides an opportunity for graduate students to gain professional skills in object handling, exhibition creation and preparation, and installation techniques.  The work is performed in person under the supervision of experienced museums staff.  Interns will participate in team meetings and events.

Duties may include:

• Exhibit creation and preparation 
• Installation of objects in gallery spaces
• Processing incoming and outgoing loans
• Assessing items for condition issues, photography, and cleaning
• Inventorying mounts and supplies
• Research 
• Drafting object checklists
• Collection management and condition reporting

Eligibility: Applications are open to current graduate students pursuing a program in museums studies or a related program in public history, library and information studies, or similar, with a strong interest in museum work.

Qualifications:

• Interested in gaining experience with exhibition design and fabrication
• Coursework in museum studies, archives, library science, or public history
• Self motivated with strong organizational and time management skills 
• Excellent research and writing skills 
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, e-mail, search engines, and web-based platforms and databases, with ability to learn new systems quickly

Work Schedule: The internship is conducted on site at the Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan Centers in Tulsa. Start and end dates of the internship are negotiable. The intern is expected to work between 10 to 20 hours per week during regular operating hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and to participate in team meetings and other scheduled activities.

Work Conditions: Climbing on step stools and ladders up to 8 feet tall; occasional exposure to dust; occasional lifting of heavy boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.

About American Song Archives (ASA): ASA manages the Bob Dylan Center and the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, which are dedicated to preserving and promoting the life and work of these two influential figures. In addition to the namesake archives of Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan, ASA holds numerous archival collections devoted to prominent musicians, scholars, collectors, and others closely associated with the broader folk and popular music communities, including Oscar Brand, Ron Cohen, Cynthia Gooding, Harold Leventhal, Phil Ochs, Tom Paxton, and Michael Scully, among others. 

Contact: Jaye McCaghren (museums/exhibits) at jmccaghren@americansongarchives.org

Internship Opportunity for MLIS/Archival Certificate Students 

American Song Archives (ASA), located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is pleased to announce an internship opportunity within the archives department. An internship at ASA provides an opportunity for graduate students to gain professional skills in archival processing, to put archival theories and methods into practice, and to be embedded within a professional archives team with participation in team meetings and events. The work is performed in person under the supervision of experienced archivists and alongside other professionals in the field. Interns will gain experience with archival processes and standards, preservation strategies, and use of digital asset and collections management systems. 

Duties May Include:

• Arrangement and description of archival materials
•  Research and preparation of descriptive summaries, biographical statements, and scope and content notes for use in finding aids'
• Updating and/or creating finding aids
• Digital imaging of notable finds in collections for use in future exhibitions at the centers
• Preservation rehousing activities
• Assisting with intake of archival accessions
• Conducting preliminary inventories of materials
•  Assisting with special projects as needed

Eligibility: Applications are open to current graduate students pursuing a program in library and information studies with a concentration in archives; or a related program in public history, museum studies, or similar, with a strong interest in archival work.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to observe privacy restrictions and maintain security of materials
• Interest in gaining experience with archival arrangement and description
• Coursework in archives and records management, library science, or public history
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and time-management skills
• Interest in gaining or strengthening skills in the care and handling of archival materials
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, email, search engines, and web-based platforms and databases, with ability to learn new systems quickly

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with primary source materials
• Experience arranging, describing, and encoding finding aids for archival collections
• Familiarity with archival descriptive standards, especially Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)
• Experience with collections management systems such as Archivist’s Toolkit or ArchivesSpace

Work Schedule: The internship is conducted on-site at the Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan Centers in Tulsa. Start and end dates of the internship are negotiable. The intern is expected to work between 10 to 20 hours per week during regular operating hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and to participate in team meetings and other scheduled activities.  

Work Conditions: Regular computer use with frequent standing and sitting to process collections; climbing on step stools and ladders to reach boxes; occasional exposure to dust; occasional lifting of heavy boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.  

About American Song Archives (ASA): ASA manages the Bob Dylan Center and the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, which are dedicated to preserving and promoting the life and work of these two influential figures. In addition to the namesake archives of Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan, ASA holds numerous archival collections devoted to prominent musicians, scholars, collectors, and others closely associated with the broader folk and popular music communities, including Oscar Brand, Ron Cohen, Cynthia Gooding, Harold Leventhal, Phil Ochs, Tom Paxton, and Michael Scully, among others. 

Contact:  Stephanie Stewart (archives) at: sstewart@americansongarchives.org

Position Summary: Archive Intern at Harwelden Mansion

Harwelden Mansion is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented intern to assist in creating and organizing an official archive for the mansion's historical collections during the Spring Semester. The intern will help set up a new archive database, scan, photograph, and write descriptions for a variety of items, and conduct research to properly document and catalog the mansion’s history. This hands-on position is ideal for a student interested in history, archival work, and digital preservation.

Position Summary: Archive & Media Intern at The Church Studio

The Church Studio is looking for a motivated intern to assist with organizing and cataloging its extensive collection of historical materials using our existing Starchive database. In addition to archive work, the intern will help organize photos and text for a coffee table book about The Church Studio and manage related files on Dropbox. There may also be an opportunity to contribute to website development for these projects. This position offers valuable experience in archival work, media management, and digital content organization, perfect for a student with an interest in music history, photography, and media production.

Position Summary: Project Manager Intern at The Church Studio

The Church Studio is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Manager Intern to help organize a summer festival (Carney Fest) and support various ongoing projects related to the studio, archive, museum, and programming. The ideal candidate will assist in coordinating logistics for the festival, develop systems for the Studio Row neighborhood (managed by The Church Studio and other partners), and oversee the execution of initiatives across multiple areas. This position offers a dynamic work environment and is perfect for someone with strong organizational skills, a passion for the arts, and experience in project management

If you are interested in any of these internships, send a current resume and email to: Teresa Knox, CEO at teresaknox918@gmail.com