Reader Services Intern - Los Angeles
9 hours ago
Job description
About Us
At The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science.
The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.
The Huntington
Founded in 1919, The Huntington is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections.
Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences.
The Culture
Here we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do – from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond.
At The Huntington, our organizational Culture is shaped by the following core values: Intellectual curiosity, Collaboration, Stewardship, Belonging, and Integrity.
Intellectual Curiosity:
Knowledge, lifelong learning, and a spirit of inquiry are at the core of our mission and organizational culture.
Collaboration:
Teamwork and a collaborative attitude are important at all levels of The Huntington. We foster relationships internally among our departments and externally with organizations throughout the community.
Stewardship:
We are committed to the care and development of our collections, our financial and physical resources, our staff, and our community.
Belonging:
We strive to attract and maintain a workforce of individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our organizational culture promotes a sense of welcome, inclusion, and connection.
Integrity:
We value respect and honesty, working to fulfill our mission with honor and ethical principles.
Job Description
About the Role
The Reader Services Intern is an opportunity, funded by the Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Science Initiative to support students aspiring to work in museums and provide them with hands on experience in a museum setting with professionals in Library Science.
This is an 8-10 week part-time opportunity, perfect for someone who is interested in pursuing a career in Library Science or the Humanities.
This position offers hands on experience with special collections, public services, and digital research tools, and is designed to support skill development in an academic library setting.
The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Tentative Internship Dates:
April 6, May 29, 2026.
S/he/they will demonstrate a background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach.
Retrieve pre-1850 and other semi-rare materials from the library's main reading room and central basement under staff supervision for relocation to storage1850 and other semirare materials from the library's main reading room and central basement under staff supervision1850 and other semirare materials from the library's main reading room and central basement under staff supervision
Assist with organizing, updating, and maintaining research guides (LibGuides)
Provide support in the library's reading rooms, including assisting staff and patrons as needed
Create a LibGuide on an assigned or approved topic as part of a learning project
Participate in Internship programming led by the Internship Coordinator
Create and present a final project based on the work done during the 12-week internship
May perform other related duties as assigned
Candidate Requirements And Experience
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Must be a current university student or recent graduate (1 year max)
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow handling and retrieval procedures carefully
Ability to work in a quiet or near‑quiet reading room environment
Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently as well as with library staff
Basic computer skills; willingness to learn new tools such as LibGuides
Comfort working with fragile materials under guidance and training
Preferred
Some library, retail or other comparable experience helpful but not required
Working Conditions
Ability to lift and carry library materials, boxes, or book trucks weighing up to approximately 25–30 pounds
Ability to bend, reach, and push carts as needed for materials retrieval
Ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs while retrieving materials from different library locations
Ability to work for extended periods in reading rooms and stack areas
Compensation & Benefits
We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including:
Pay Rate:
$17.00/hr.
Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants
Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds
The Application Process
Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF attachment.
You will have the opportunity to submit additional documents on the "My Experience" section of the application.
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