Williams Research Center Graduate Intensive

The Williams Research Center Graduate Intensive, offered through a collaborative initiative between the Historic New Orleans Collection (HNOC) and the Louisiana State University School of Information Studies, provides graduate students with professional experience in a research library setting. Working alongside Williams Research Center (WRC) staff, interns participate in project-based learning that integrates archival theory with professional practice through the stewardship of special collections and information resources. The program intends to develop advanced competencies in archival management while contributing to the support of scholarly research, conservation initiatives, and the expansion of public access to primary-source materials. 

The intern will:    

• Analyze the regulatory, ethical, and professional frameworks that govern information management and archival practice. 
• Examine historical documents and collections as evidence of past experiences, identities, communities, and cultural practices. 
• Critically evaluate the role of a research library in preserving, organizing, and providing access to historical resources that support scholarship and public engagement. 
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of archival theory by applying professional principles and standards to the management, description, and preservation of archival collections. 

The Williams Research Center Graduate Intensive exclusively accepts applications from students currently enrolled in LSU’s School of Information Studies Master of Library and Information Science program. In accordance with university requirements, applicants must have completed a minimum of 18 hours of LIS coursework and be eligible to register for the LIS 7900 course prior to the start of the internship.