University Archives and Special Collections

The KSU Archives offers internships for course credit to students interested in the fields of archives and rare book curation. Our interns learn about the role of archivists and curators, and complete projects to help collect, preserve, and make available historical documents of enduring value.

Learning Objectives

• Become familiar with various aspects of the archival profession, including appraisal, preservation, processing, reference, and outreach.
• Process a small collection or series of either university records or special collections material.
• Learn the basics of digital archiving and metadata creation for digitized and born-digital materials.
• Become acquainted with collections management, curatorial, and outreach strategies for archives and rare books.
• Develop an understanding of archival and rare book holdings on local history, university history, and other topics pertaining to internship activities.
• Apply sociological principles to archival activities, including examining archival collections as records of human interaction and assisting with public-facing outreach and collecting activities

Minimum Education Required

Must be enrolled as a KSU student during the internship semester and be eligible for internship credit. Consult with your academic advisor or department internship coordinator to determine eligibility.

To apply, please email the following to archives@kennesaw.edu:

• Resume, including your contact information, anticipated graduation date (if known), and work experience
• Cover letter including a brief description of your interest in the internship

A maximum of 3 hours of course credit is available per internship, contingent on permission from the internship coordinator within your major/area of study.