The Henry Ford’s Simmons Internship Program is designed for current graduate students pursuing careers in museums, historical agencies, conservation labs, or related fields. This internship provides participants with a great opportunity to gain in-depth work experience in a major American history museum. Stipend and Terms of Internship Simmons interns are awarded stipends for a minimum 12-week full time internship. Starting and ending dates for individual internships are negotiable. The Simmons Internship Program is funded by the Vera W. and Walter E. Simmons Endowment Fund. Duties and responsibilities include: * Rare Book Handling * Completion of previously developed survey * Research into provenance and value of library items In addition, at the completion of the internship, with assistance and input from appropriate staff, the student will present a synopsis of the project to an audience of The Henry Ford staff. Required Qualifications: * Currently enrolled in a graduate-level program with an archival or library focus * Experience with MS Excel Additional desirable credentials: * Rare Book Handling Experience * Familiarity with MARC records * Research Skills Successful completion of the internship will give the student experience with: * Rare Book collections * MARC records * Special Collection Policies * Provenance Research * Working relationship with a Special Collections library team The deadline for application is Friday, March 4, 2022 (postmarked or emailed by 11:59 PM EST). Please submit inquiries, letter(s) of application, résumé or CV and letters of recommendation to HistoryInternship@TheHenryFord.org<mailto:HistoryInternship@TheHenryFord.org> or Sophia Kloc, Office Administrator and Simmons Internship Coordinator, The Henry Ford 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI 48124-5029. Program information and complete application requirements available at thf.org/about/grants.aspx<https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/about/ways-to-get-involved/>. Gain Perspective. Get Inspired. Make History. Sarah Andrus (she/her) Librarian P: 313.982.6100 ext 2294 E: SarahA@thehenryford.org<mailto:SarahA@thehenryford.org> www.thehenryford.org<http://www.thehenryford.org/> ................................................. The Henry Ford 20900 Oakwood Boulevard Dearborn, MI 48124 ................................................. [cid:88c01f01-1a98-4818-baee-8092b72a1f1b]<https://www.thehenryford.org/reactivate-the-henry-ford> As we face one of the most challenging times in our history, we need your help in securing our future. Please show your support by donating today<https://giving.thehenryford.org/reactivate?>. ................................................. The Henry Ford provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America’s traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness, and innovation. Our purpose is to inspire people to learn from these traditions to help shape a better future. <http://www.thehenryford.org/>
