Archival Internships

This internship provides a great opportunity for interested students to receive a well-rounded archival experience. Interns will work with archivists and research analysts covering several facets of the job. Additionally, interns gain a better understanding of the PA House of Representatives and its Members.

View our Internship Brochure - opens in a new tab for more details on the program.

Specific projects will be outlined at the beginning of the internship. Some of the learning opportunities will include:


    Processing

  • Learn the proper means of housing archival objects.
  • Determine the arrangement and description of select collections.
  • Understand the ideas of appraisal and sampling.
  • Develop finding aids for processed collections.

    Digitizing

  • Learn proper scanning and uploading techniques.
  • Create metadata for digitized objects.

    Visitor Services

  • Gain knowledge of resources available in the House Archives to assist researchers.
  • Assist in answering research requests via phone, email, or in-person.


    General Information

  • 13-week paid internship
  • Full-time summer internship opportunities
  • Full- or part-time internship opportunities in fall and spring

    Requirements

  • At the time of the internship, students must:
  • Attend a college or university in Pennsylvania OR be a resident of Pennsylvania.
  • Be a second-semester junior, senior, or graduate student.
  • Have at least a 3.0 GPA.


Semester Dates



Further questions? Please contact:

records@pabmc.net

717-783-3866