The Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America is proud to announce another edition of the paid internship program co-sponsored by AbeBooks. We invite you to apply and share this opportunity with qualified applicants at your institution and beyond.
This 10-week paid, hands-on, learning-oriented program seeks to provide an opportunity for individuals seeking to pursue a career in the antiquarian and rare book trade by offering tools, experiences, and exposures necessary to assist them in achieving their career goals.
The intern will gain experience in research, cataloging, customer relations, and more with an ABAA member as host.
Application Requirements
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Minimum requirement of a high school diploma, OR currently enrolled student in any degree program, OR recent graduate (< 1-year post-grad).
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Must be detail-oriented, have experience doing independent research, have strong writing skills and time management, and be comfortable working on solo and collaborative projects.
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Prior experience working in a bookstore, library, or customer service setting is a plus.
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Ability to secure summer housing independently and ability to coordinate commute if necessary.
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Ability to perform basic video recording and editing for internship projects.
The application deadline is 2 PM ET on April 14, 2025
ABAA Headquarters will be available throughout the entire process, from applications to internship pairings through the completion of the program, to address any questions or concerns that may arise. Don’t hesitate to contact Xin Yi Zhao, ABAA’s Associate Director, at xin@abaa.org for more information.
*This form requires supplementary materials so files will be uploaded to the form owner’s Google Drive. Respondents must sign in to an email account hosted by Google to complete the application. If you do not have a Google-hosted login, you can create one here or contact Xin Yi Zhao (xin@abaa.org) to apply via an alternative method. Be sure to upload your material as a PDF.