Archives Intern, Illinois Humanities, downtown Chicago

Internship (unpaid)

Time frame: 10-12 weeks (ending August 2026), 8-10 hours/week; hybrid position

Position Summary:
Illinois Humanities is seeking an Archive Intern to support the organization’s archival processing and digital asset management work during Summer 2026. The intern will work directly with Illinois Humanities’ Consulting Archivist on projects related to the organization’s physical and digital collections. This internship offers hands-on experience for students interested in archives, library science, cataloging, metadata, and digital asset management. Interns will gain practical experience with
archival standards, metadata creation, workflow tracking, and digital asset management systems while contributing to the preservation and accessibility of Illinois Humanities’ organizational history.

The internship, which will run approximately 10–12 weeks beginning in early June 2026 and ending in August 2026, requires a maximum of 8–10 hours per week. Hours will be flexible based on the intern’s availability. This position will be hybrid with one to two days per week in person at the Illinois Humanities archive in Chicago.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Assist with the physical processing of archival materials using DACS standards prior to digitization
• Support the creation and scoping of controlled vocabularies, including subject terms and XML metadata structures
• Track workflow and asset mapping for Illinois Humanities’ digital asset management (DAM) system
• Assist with cataloging, metadata entry, and organizational projects related to archival collections
• Provide additional project and administrative support related to archival and digital asset management work
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Current undergraduate or graduate student in Library and Information Science, Archives, Museum Studies, Public History, or a related field preferred

• Interest in archives, metadata, cataloging, digital preservation, and/or digital asset management

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Research and analytical skills

• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with metadata standards, XML, or archival databases is a plus but not required

• Experience with cataloging, archives, or digital collections coursework a plus, but not required

For more information and to apply: https://ilhumanities.org/work-with-us

Application deadline: June 30/2026

Illinois Humanities: www.ILhumanities.org

Archives & Library Assistant, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Schaumburg

Part time, 15-20 hours/week, flexible/hybrid schedule; $25/hour. (This is a part-time position and is benefits ineligible)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) team provides education, resources, and advocacy to help our members improve the experience and safety of patients in their care. You can be a part of this important work—join more than 160 change-makers, collaborators, and advocates as we continually work towards excellence. The Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology (WLM) is a 501c(3) affiliate institution of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). The Archives and Library Assistant supports the organization, preservation, and accessibility of materials in the archival and library collections of the WLM.

Primary Position Responsibilities:
• Perform cataloging, classification, processing, and maintenance activities for library and archival collections.
• Assist with maintaining and updating the collection management system to support accurate and complete records.
• Assist with reference inquiries and research visits.
• Support WLM programs and services.
• Digitize collection materials and create metadata to support discovery and preservation.
• Assist with scheduled inventories of library collections, rare book room collections, and archival materials.
• Protect and preserve collections in accordance with best practices and organizational procedures.
• Rehouse and label materials for preservation and accessibility.
• Adhere to institutional policies and professional ethical standards.
• Maintain collection areas in a neat and organized manner.
• Ability to perform work in alignment with ASA core values: Dedication, Collaboration, Commitment to Excellence, Continuous Improvement.

Qualifications:

• High school or vocational degree required with some experience supported by on-the-job training.
• Minimum 1 year of professional training or work experience in library cataloging and knowledge of archival principles and operations.
• Familiarity with digitization, cataloging workflows, metadata standards, and the born-digital archival lifecycle.
• Experience working with a foundation or non-profit organization preferred.
• Ability to perform repetitive work and attention to detail is necessary.
• Excellent team player who fosters teamwork, personal responsibility, integrity, innovation, trust, and communication.

For more information and to apply: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/AME1090ASAN/JobBoard/79dc62ee-25a8-40d7-92fe-8327b8e4afb5/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=a9509fd3-a1d4-4379-bb18-3d42b93b3f69  

Deadline for applications: June 30, 2026

EEOC: ASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans.