Legacy Projects Project Intern, Sasaki Associates, Watertown, MA
Posted September 16, 2016
Education: Intern working on graduate degree in archives or library studies, and must have completed the 438 internship course.
Compensation: $18/hour
Hours: Maximum 20 hours per week; the position is for 9 months to 1 year, with the possibility of extension.
Job Description: This internship is an opportunity to experience working in a corporate archives setting, where standard archival practice requires some adjustment in order to effectively address the needs a narrower and less traditional user community. This intern would have the opportunity to process a collection from start to finish. Based on the intern’s ambition and interest they can select to process either one large project (~60 linear feet) or two smaller projects (~15-20 linear feet each). Through processing these design records, the intern will learn about the myriad of challenges related to design records; including the wide range of preservation issues that both the physical and digital records pose. The intern will produce a complete DACS compliant finding aid, and a comprehensive MARC record for the library’s catalog.
A few examples of the larger projects available are: Dallas Arts District, Skidaway Island, and Reston Town Center. Similarly, a few examples of smaller projects available include: the John Deere Headquarters, Greenacre Park, and the University of Illinois.
Sasaki Associates, a 63-year- old architecture and design firm located in Watertown, MA, has a significant collection of project records in a variety of formats. The firm’s archives were established as a priority in 2014. With a wide breadth of project types and project record mediums, the holdings pose interesting description and preservation opportunities. While the firm has smoothly transitioned its workflow to digital formats, the first 50 years of the company’s history remain in analog formats, most of which still requires processing to make them available for active reference or use.
Requirements:
Completion of at least the introductory courses in archives principles and practices via an accredited library science program is preferred. Good communication and organization skills are critical, as well as the ability to prioritize and to be flexible. Strong computer skills and an interest in architecture and design records are a plus.
Application deadline is 10/01/2016.
Applications should be addressed to:
Aliza Leventhal, Corporate Librarian/Archivist at [email protected]
Applications should include:
- Current resume
- Cover letter
- A list of 2-3 references