• Oral History – design a project; conduct background research; interview narrators; index, transcribe, and audit interviews.
  
• State Archives – rebox/refolder; arrange and describe; prepare inventory and other finding aids; and data entry for a variety of state and local government records.
  
• "Revolving" – spend 3-4 weeks each in several areas of the Library and Archives, including reference, photographs, manuscripts, state archives, and oral history.
  

Internships are gained through a competitive process, beginning with recommendation from the student' s faculty advisor. Students should be prepared to meet with the Library and Archives administrator and project supervisors to determine which internship best suits the needs of both the student and the Library and Archives. Students also submit an application which must be approved by the faculty advisor, Library and Archives administrator, and executive director or the Idaho State Historical Society. Once approved, students should be prepared to complete the following activities, in addition to their work assignment:

• Prepare a short (2-3 page) research design for their proposed activity.
• Submit a short (3-5 page) evaluation of the work at the end of the semester.
  
• Complete a series of assigned readings on various library and archives topics.
  
  

Unless otherwise negotiated, all students complete a 3 credit (150 hour) commitment and will be graded on a pass/fail basis.


Museum Education Internship Program

The Idaho History Museum is looking for interns for the 2003-2004 school year. We are interested in partnering with any professors looking to provide a unique on the job education experience for their students. Our internships cover multiple discipline areas and should appeal to students pursing a variety of careers. The museum is conveniently located in Julia Davis Park, within walking distance from the BSU campus, allowing students to easily incorporate the internships into their busy work schedules. If you are interested in pursuing a partnership, please contact Kurt Zwolfer, Education Specialist at the Idaho History Museum, 334-2120

Prospector Club Online Magazine

Prospector Club is an educational outreach program for 4th graders studying Idaho History. As part of our program, The Idaho History Museum publishers a short online magazine for teachers and students on topics pertinent to their studies. Each issue features short articles, games, activities, and teacher lesson plans. A Prospector Club intern would help put together this eight month magazine, researching and writing articles, assisting in layout and design, and creating lesson plans appropriate for a 4th grade classroom.

• Work Location: Idaho History Museum/Julia Davis Park
  
• Schedule: Very Flexible
  
• Possible Areas of Study: History, Writing, Education, Graphic Arts
  
  

Museum Education Intern

Each year the Idaho History Museum hosts hundreds of hands-on history programs for the school children of Idaho. From cowboy roping techniques to wool spinning to panning for gold, the education program strives to make history fun by incorporating dynamic activities into their lessons. An education intern has the chance to sharpen their classroom teaching skills without the pressure of a traditional school setting. Interns will help set-up and teach the programs and have the opportunity to develop new presentations for the museum. An excellent opportunity for future elementary teachers, history majors, or anyone interested in a career in museum education.

• Work Location: Idaho History Museum/Julia Davis Park
  
• Schedule: Most school groups visit on weekdays mornings
  
• Possible Areas of Study: Education, History, Theater Arts
  
  

Idaho History Education Series

The Idaho History Education Series is a web based series of articles for young readers on topics relating to our state’s heritage. Education Series interns will research and write short, age appropriate articles for the web. No prior computer experience is needed.

• Work Location: Idaho History Museum/Julia Davis Park
  
• Schedule: Very Flexible
  
• Possible Areas of Study: History, Education, Writing
  
  
  

Old Idaho Penitentiary Internship Program

The Old Idaho Penitentiary State Historic Site, one of Idaho's most unique historic places, has internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Interns at the Old Penitentiary research, develop, and deliver interpretive programs to site visitors. Interpretive internships can be applied to many fields of study including history, education, communications, criminal justice, and theatre arts. These internships are usually scheduled between April and September allowing students to complete their hours during the summer months. If you are interested in an internship, please contact Rachelle Littau at 334-2844 for more information.