Archivist and Collections Manager, Bristol Historical and Preservation Society, Bristol, RI

Founded in 1936, the Bristol Historical and Preservation Society is caretaker to a collection of more than 1800 books, documents of regional significance, extensive genealogical materials, deeds, ships’ journals, tax records, census lists and thousands of historical objects ranging from flags to guns to toys.

We are embarking on a major effort to inventory, accession, and catalogue our collections in order to make them better accessible to the public. Specific activities will include:

1. Initially adding accession information (from existing printed records) into PastPerfect
2. Updating accession records already in PastPerfect
3. Locating items and cataloging them in PastPerfect

We seek individuals with experience using PastPerfect and coursework in managing museum or archival collections.

Days and hours can be flexible. Interns will be fully supervised and should expect to work as a team with BHPS personnel and other interns.

Please send a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the project to Catherine Zipf, Executive Director, [email protected].