Winter/Spring Photograph Cataloging Internship, JFK Library, Boston MA
Posted October 29, 2013
Winter/Spring Photograph Cataloging Internships Available, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum (Posting #13-DAMS-05)
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is currently seeking applicants for full or part time photograph cataloging internship positions in our Archives Processing and Digitization Unit. Interns will create descriptive, technical, and administrative metadata for digitized photographic negatives from our White House Photographs collection.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in photo cataloging to gain experience with and apply current theories and practices surrounding digital asset management systems. Additionally, interns will contribute to the refinement of a finding aid, conduct research to identify information contained in a photograph, perform quality control of images in Adobe Photoshop, create authority records, and write concise descriptions of visual material.
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate program in archival studies or public history. Previous experience processing archival materials is preferred. Interns will receive a monthly stipend of $1,120 (full time, 4 days/week) or $560 (part time, 2 days/week), paid on the 15th of the month. The estimated start date for Winter/Spring internships is December 15th, with an end date of May 14th; renewals for the summer semester (May 15th to August 14th) are possible.
For more information about the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, please visit our website at: http://www.jfklibrary.org/.
To apply, please submit a current resume and cover letter by November 8, 2013 via email to Lindsay Closterman ([email protected]) and Nicola Mantzaris ([email protected]), or send it to:
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Archives Processing and Digitization Unit
Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125