Parent Institution Name
Address
122 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Supervisor Email
Project Details
The remote Theatre Archives Internship with the June M. Guertin Archives at Barrington Stage Company will enable Liv Murphy to expand experience and skills in digital collection management and special projects to organize, activate, and improve written policies for our collection of institutional and local history. This internship offers hands-on, interest-driven experience in digital and analog archival practices and contribute to the accessibility and longevity of our collection, representing over 30 years of professional theatre, arts development, and community-building in Berkshire County as well as local history extending through the 18th century. Networking with professionals in archives and related fields will be supported as part of this internship. Collaboration with other interns in the spring cohort is encouraged.
Key Components of the internship:
Create accurate and detailed metadata records following archival standards
Organize, catalog, and check quality/functionality of digital files for efficient retrieval and use
Reconcile analog and digital inventories
Assist in research related to archival collections, if needed
Create Finding Aids for key record groups
Collaborate with the Archivist to identify materials for digitization and contribute ideas for improved archival practices.
Additional activities/tasks:
These will be discussed and decided upon in writing prior to the internship start date. Exact projects will be determined by the intern’s area of interest and requirements of the academic institution. Suggested Specialty Tracks included Curation, User Experience, Digital Preservation, Inventory & Cataloging, Reference & Research, Outreach & Engagement, and Oral History.
Expected Outcomes:
Practical experience in a variety of archival tasks, increased confidence in future academic and professional work
Insight into a unique career path and practical reality of work as a “lone arranger” within a larger parent organization
Learn “soft skills” to support technical knowledge
Contribute to preserving the history of a renowned theatre institution
Develop research and organizational skills applicable to a career in archives, libraries, museums, and other information management roles
Key Components of the internship:
Create accurate and detailed metadata records following archival standards
Organize, catalog, and check quality/functionality of digital files for efficient retrieval and use
Reconcile analog and digital inventories
Assist in research related to archival collections, if needed
Create Finding Aids for key record groups
Collaborate with the Archivist to identify materials for digitization and contribute ideas for improved archival practices.
Additional activities/tasks:
These will be discussed and decided upon in writing prior to the internship start date. Exact projects will be determined by the intern’s area of interest and requirements of the academic institution. Suggested Specialty Tracks included Curation, User Experience, Digital Preservation, Inventory & Cataloging, Reference & Research, Outreach & Engagement, and Oral History.
Expected Outcomes:
Practical experience in a variety of archival tasks, increased confidence in future academic and professional work
Insight into a unique career path and practical reality of work as a “lone arranger” within a larger parent organization
Learn “soft skills” to support technical knowledge
Contribute to preserving the history of a renowned theatre institution
Develop research and organizational skills applicable to a career in archives, libraries, museums, and other information management roles
Are you willing to complete two evaluations of your students progress through out the course of the semester?
Yes
Requirements
Signing & submission of basic agreement form (outlining expectation of professional behavior and confidentiality where applicable, etc.)
Supervisor Phone
413-997-6106
How many positions do you have available?
1
Supervisor Name
Cassandra (Cassie) Peltier-Polston
Assignment
Course Option
LIS 512
Semester
Spring 2026
Department
June M. Guertin Archives & Education Libraries
State
MA
Availability
Primary availability is Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm, but communication and support is available during evenings and weekends, especially if requested in advance.