Metadata Internship, Hingham Public Library, Hingham, MA

Posted April 25, 2016

STATUS:                     

One 13-Week Internship Available                        

HOURS:                      

14 hours per week, Mondays through Thursdays (exact days and times are flexible and to be determined).

SALARY:                     

$10.00/hour 

DUTIES:                   

The Hingham Public Library is currently seeking applications for a metadata intern to assist in completing the conservation and digitization of the Governor John D. Long letters as part of an LSTA grant project for “Preservation of Library and Archival Materials”.  Using archival standards, the intern will read each letter completely and use an Excel spreadsheet to record such information as the author, recipient, date and location written, and item number. The Metadata Intern reports to the Library’s Local History Librarian, in coordination with the Town Archivist/Project Director.                                   

REQUIREMENTS:        

A candidate for this position should be a current student or recent graduate of an accredited Masters of Library Science program, with experience in using Excel spreadsheets.  Experience reading 19^th century handwriting and knowledge of current archival metadata standards preferred.

 

Submit letter of interest and resume by 5:00 pm Thursday, May 5, 2016 to:

 

                                    Debbie Clifton, Assistant Director

                                    Hingham Public Library

                                    66 Leavitt Street

                                    Hingham, MA  02043

                                    [email protected]

 

POSTING DATE:          Monday, April 25, 2016

 

The Town of Hingham is an equal opportunity employer.        The Town of Hingham does not discriminate based on race, creed, gender, national origin, marital or veteran status, sexual preference or any other legally protected status.