The Wolfsonian'FIU is hiring a paid Library Intern for fall 2026. The Library Internship offers training and hands-on experience in caring for, documenting, and preserving rare books and ephemera. The Intern will become familiar with the responsibilities and roles of librarians and archivists while learning best practices for evaluating primary resource materials such as books, photographs, and manuscripts. Tasks involve accessioning and cataloging materials, creating archival enclosures for fragile items, conducting research about library items or topics, and digitizing historical collections. Additionally, there may be opportunities to assist with exhibition activities, process archives, help with inventory, contribute to metadata cleanup, or other special projects. The Library Intern will:Gain key experience in library science and collection management. Become familiar with The Wolfsonian holdings of over 125,000 volumes, archives, and ephemera. Receive training in handling, assessing, and making protective enclosures for fragile items. Have access to Wolfsonian student enrichment activities such as career roundtables, a resume/cover letter writing workshop, and beyond. This internship is held in person at 1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach 33139. The largest of FIU three museums, The Wolfsonian is an art and design research center in South Beach with a collection of more than 200,000 items from the modern age (1850-1950). Required Materials: Resume and cover letter. Work Schedule. This is a 14-week, one-semester internship in fall 2026. The internship requires a commitment of 210 hours over the 14-week internship period (15 hours a week). Weekly schedules are flexible but must coincide with Library staff's regular office hours (M'F, 9 am'5 pm) and hours must be spread evenly across the internship's 14-week duration. Pre-Employment Requirements. Criminal Background Check. This student appointment may be subjected to a pre-employment background check. Advertised Salary$18.00 per hour Student Background Checks. Extended Background Check is required if the job includes any of the following responsibilities. Some may also require a Fingerprint Check: Duties: Yes or No Will the position provide unsupervised direct care, treatment, education, training, instruction, supervision, or recreation to vulnerable populations such as minors, the elderly, or those with disabilities? (Fingerprint Check required) Will this role be in the Center for Children and Families (CCF) or the Childrens' Creative Learning Center (CCLC)? Will this role be part of a university-sponsored summer camp or afterschool program? (Those providing services in Camps will require DCF Clearance at a cost) Will this role require entering any K-12 schools? (Those providing services in K-12 Schools will require MDCPS/ BCPS Clearance at a cost.) Will this role have direct access to cash, checks, gift cards, credit cards, debit cards, or make and receive payments? Will this role conduct IT related functions, e.g. IT Technician, Data Analyst, Application Developer, etc. Will this role require driving of a university-owned motor vehicle (including golf cart and other utility vehicles)? Will this role travel with Athletics teams to events? Will the role be in a special trust/sensitive location? Will this role be in the Office of the Registrar, Office of Financial Aid, or One Stop? Will this position work within the following units that provide health and human services: College of Medicine, College of Nursing, Health Sciences, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, School of Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics & Nutrition, Student Health, Psychology, Center for Children & Families? Office of Inspector General (OIG) Checks (Global Watch only) Will this role perform or support research? (Mark No if this is a Graduate Assistant contract (GA, RA, TA))