USF Libraries Internships

The USF Libraries are happy to announce internship opportunities for spring 2026! These internships are designed to provide students with hands-on experience working in a library or archive. Applicants must be currently enrolled in internship, fieldwork, or directed study courses at the graduate or undergraduate levels at the University of South Florida. The deadline for student applications are due Monday, November 3, 2025. Student applicants will be interviewed, with notification of selection by Friday, November 21. For questions, please contact Associate Dean, Kaya van Beynen, at kayatown@usf.edu Apply Online
 

Available Internships

  • Library Department: Special Collections, Digital Initiatives
  • Supervisor(s): Benjamin Mittler
  • Paid Internship? Yes, $16 per hour
  • Semester(s) Available: Spring 2026
  • Number of Openings: 1 student
Project Description:

USF Libraries’ Special Collections is home to over 100 historical nautical charts covering the coastal and inland waters of Florida. These maps are a pivotal resource in understanding the natural state of Florida’s waterways and how they have changed over time. We are seeking an intern to help digitize this collection and prepare it for use in an interactive web platform. The intern will also assist in scanning, map editing, metadata creation, georeferencing, and collection organization.

Anticipated Outcomes/Benefits:

The intern will further develop and hone GIS skills, with a specific emphasis on raster processing, manipulation, and hosting. In addition, the intern will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative space with many types of librarians and library staff to learn about different units of academic libraries.

Special Skill Sets:
  • Seeking a candidate with knowledge of GIS software and an interest in historical research.
Other Requirements:

N/A

  • Library Department: Special Collections, Digital Initiatives
  • Supervisor(s): Ann Abney
  • Paid Internship? Yes, $16 per hour
  • Semester(s) Available: Spring 2026
  • Number of Openings: 1 student
Project Description:

The intern will be digitizing and creating metadata for the Florida Photograph Collection. So far, the digital collection consists of 147 images, all of Hillsborough County and Tampa, but the collection includes 42 boxes with a robust selection of 355 folders remaining for Hillsborough County. The intern will collaborate on selecting content for digitization, preparing metadata, and curating materials for the Tampa Through Time portal on themes relevant to Special Collections strategic initiatives.

Anticipated Outcomes/Benefits:

The intern will learn about Tampa history, the digital curation lifecycle, and practical skills for the process of digitizing archival photographs, photo editing, metadata generation and data entry, and using digital platforms like Digital Commons and Humap.

Special Skill Sets:
  • Attention to detail and efficient work after learning a new task; Able to handle repetitive tasks; Knows how to research locations and dates; Proficient in Excel; Ability to read cursive script.
Other Requirements:

N/A