PICA: Resource Room Intern

Assist in managing PICA's Resource Room of artist recordings and publications and develop plans for sharing and extension of materials.

Responsibilities: Tasks may include cataloguing art books, audio recordings, and videos; establishing a system for integrating future materials; and wrapping, labeling, and storing books and other materials. Depending on experience and interest, the position may also involve partnering with local libraries and educational institutions to share resources; planning future acquisitions; digitizing the collections; and continuing publication trades with peer organizations.

Qualifications: Interns should possess a familiarity with Mac computers and Filemaker Pro, or comparable database management software. Basic understanding of digital photography and Photoshop is helpful. Ideal candidates will be comfortable with library cataloging systems and basic archival handling.

Dates: Openings available beginning March 2010.
Hours: 5-8 hrs/week + as needed; flexible schedule.
Please email your resume and cover letter to Patrick Leonard: patrick@pica.org.