Duane G. Meyer Library, Springfield, Mo.

History Internship at Duane G. Meyer Library in Springfield, Missouri

The summer internship at the Duane G. Meyer Library in Springfield, Missouri, provides an opportunity to work in the Special Collections and Archives. The Archives houses a considerable collection of books, journals, and manuscripts related to the history of Southwest Missouri and the Missouri Ozarks region. The collection is also rapidly expanding its holdings of audiovisual material, including VHS tapes, audio cassettes, digital video, film, and reel-to-reel audio.

This is a ten-week, 20-hour-a-week unpaid internship, coinciding with the University’s ten-week summer session. Students can earn four credit hours. All students representing Truman in this internship program will enroll for academic credit through the History Department.

After being selected, the intern can work in a variety of areas at the Archives, including but not limited to:

  • collections processing and organization
  • collections digitization
  • exhibition research and installation
  • event planning and support

Assignment will be based on each intern’s abilities and interests as well as the Archives’ needs.

Applicants for this internship should possess strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and basic computer skills, as well as an ability to work independently on multiple tasks. Preferred applicants will also be self-motivated, responsible, and dependable.

To find out more about what the internship entails and how to apply, direct your enquiries to:

Dr. Jason McDonald
Baldwin Hall 226
(660) 785-7575
jasonmcd@truman.edu

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I would recommend this internship to any history major, even if you are not interested in archival work. After having worked with archivists, both traditional and digital, I truly understand how to effectively research…

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All students currently enrolled at Truman pursuing any major can apply for the Duane G. Meyer Library Internship

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History Internship Opportunities  History Major