About The New York Academy of Medicine:
The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) is a leading voice for innovation in public health. NYAM is committed to addressing root causes of health inequities. Throughout its 178-year history, NYAM has championed bold changes to the systems that perpetuate health inequities and keep all communities from achieving a healthier and longer life (healthspan). Focusing on societal, environmental, and institutional factors that influence health, the NYAM team collaborates with partners in academia, government, community-based organizations, and others to promote policies, programs, and community needs that contribute to health for all.

Today, this work includes innovative research that distinctively values community input for maximum impact. Combined with NYAM’s trusted programming and historic library, and with the support of 1,800 accomplished Fellows and Members, NYAM’s impact as a public health leader continues.

Internship Summary/Overview:
The New York Academy of Medicine Library is looking for a Library/Information Science student or recent graduate for a 2025 summer internship. Under the guidance of our Public Engagement Librarian, the intern will learn to present a specialized collection to a more general audience and to show how a historical collection can further health equity. This internship will allow the student to work with our 178-year-old collection and to explore different aspects of a specialized library.

Under the guidance of our Public Engagement Librarian, the Intern will be responsible for, the intern will learn to present a specialized collection to a more general audience and to show how a historical collection can further health equity. This internship will allow the student to work with our 178-year-old collection and to explore different aspects of a specialized library. This includes:

• Learn to use our collection and write a blog post for our monthly blog
• See the different ways historical collections can engage a larger community
• Explore how the different branches of the non-profit rely on the library
• Table as part of the 2025 Museum Mile Festival
• Research and suggest titles to add to our collection
• Assisting and creating social media posts

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Library/Information Science Program
• Ability to work remotely
• Interest in library outreach
• Familiarity with social media

Working Environment:

This graduate-level internship will run on a hybrid model. The intern will be expected in the office (1216 5th Ave, NY, NY 10029) at least 2 days a week, depending on workload. The internship is expected to run for 10 weeks from around June 2 through August 1. To receive credit for your internship, please check with your advisor/program in advance. This internship is financially compensated. 

Application Process:

If interested, applicants are asked to write no more than 500 words on the experiences you bring and what you are looking to get out of this summer internship. This and your resume, as well as any questions, should be e-mailed to our Public Engagement Librarian, Anthony Murisco, at amurisco@nyam.org. The deadline for applying is April 11th.

Submit specified application materials to amurisco@nyam.org.