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  • 28 Jun 2026 5:03 PM | Janet Olson (Administrator)

    Internship: Archival Processing Assistant, DuSable Museum

    Summer internship, 20 - 25 hours weekly for 6 - 8 weeks

    The DuSable Black History Museum is offering unpaid summer internships to students, especially those in the field of Library Science, who are seeking practical archival processing experience.

    Under the active supervision of the museum’s Senior Archivist, students will contribute to the museum’s ongoing effort to organize, describe, and catalog a large backlog of materials related to Black history, life, and culture.

    Requirements:

    Patience and attention to detail

    Candidate must be pursuing studies in Library Science, Archives, Museum Studies, or related fields

    For more information: https://dusablemuseum.org/careers/ If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond with details of your availability and include a few words about why you are interested and how you feel you can contribute: hrapplicants@dusablemuseum.org

    Application deadline: July 10, 2026

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