Job Opening Title:
Archives and Library Internships
Name of Employer:
National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum
Job Site Location (City AND State):
Cooperstown, NY
Application Deadline:
January 31, 2026
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Masters
Years of experience required:
1-2
Salary Range:
$6000 for 10 weeks
Job Opening URL:
www.baseballhall.org/intern
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply:
The Archives Interns will process at least one collection. This includes arranging and describing, basic supervision, and creating a finding aid. The Archives interns will gain experience in manuscript, photograph and recorded media archives. Experience will be gained in processing, creating finding aids, digitization, and the day-to-day functions of a repository.
Two positions available, graduate level. Majors include archives management, library studies, public history, or similar.
The Giamatti Research Center interns will be on the front lines in the day-to-day operations of a major specialized library and gain valuable hands-on experience as reference librarians. Primarily, they will assist patrons by providing research material and answering questions that come in person, by letter, fax, phone and e-mail.
Typical duties include, but are not limited to: gathering and re-shelving materials for researchers; maintaining the appointment calendar; creating digital resources for researchers and staff; assisting staff with fact-checking and editing; and providing support during Hall of Fame and Hall of Fame Library events.
Previous library and/or archives experience is strongly preferred. Candidates should be customer service-oriented, flexible, and energetic in nature, interested in history and baseball research, have enthusiasm for learning, be well-organized, and possess an attention for detail.
One position available, graduate level. Majors in library science, archival science, information science, history, English, or similar.