Boost a Redbird’s Career with an Archives Internship
Save the Date for Giving Tuesday, December 3! The first 10 donors who give $100 or more on Giving Tuesday will receive an exclusive Ange V. Milner bobblehead, a special token of appreciation for supporting the Milner Library Archives Internship program.
The Dr. Jo Ann Rayfield Archives at Illinois State
University is the official repository for selected materials that document the
history of the university and all aspects of university life.
The University Archives supports the Illinois State community's research and teaching goals. Collected materials include official records from governing boards, campus offices, faculty and student governance bodies, committees, colleges, departments, faculty and student organizations, and also materials from Illinois educational organizations pertaining to the university and local manuscripts or archival materials of individuals, clubs or business relating to the university.
Students who intern at University Archives learn valuable, hands-on, transferable skills that will develop their career readiness and give them the opportunity to engage with their community. Working alongside Milner Library’s archivists, students may learn how to process materials donated to Archives; work on Wikipedia content research and creation; curate an exhibit with archival materials; or create copy, photos, or video for specialized research projects or social media. Internships may also include processing materials at external community organizations such as the YWCA or the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois.
Help us reach our goal
We have a goal to raise $10,000 to fund the sustainability of these paid library internships.
Your support will help ensure students can focus on learning and developing skills rather than balancing other jobs or seeking additional financial support.
By offering these paid internships, we make sure all Redbirds are able to take advantage of these career-building opportunities.
lmpact of Your Contribution
With your help, student interns at University Archives can gain experience in processing collections, conducting research, and engaging with the community.
This experience prepares students for careers in various fields such as archiving, librarianship, historical research and more! Your contribution makes a direct impact on student's ability to access meaningful career experiences.
100% of your gift is tax-deductible and goes directly to this Milner Library internship fund.
Thank you for your support!