NewsHour Digitization Project Internship, American Archive of Public Broadcasting, Boston, MA
Posted March 9, 2017
Description:
NewsHour Digitization Project intern will primarily assist with quality-control, normalization, and cataloging of records for 8,000 hours of the PBS NewsHour. This is an excellent opportunity to become familiar with audiovisual digitization projects, audiovisual cataloging, the PBCore metadata schema (pbcore.org), and data normalization.
Additionally, the intern will also have the opportunity to contribute to the American Archive blog and participate in the AMIA PBCore Advisory Subcommittee. The intern may have the opportunity to work on other MLA projects as priority dictates.
Skills Preferred:
- Basic computer skills, familiarity with Macintosh computers.
- Attention to detail and precise work extremely important.
- Internet savvy, with good web and library search skills.
- Previous coursework in cataloging and/or metadata helpful.
- Knowledge of PBCore or other xml schemas helpful.
- Familiarity with digital libraries and library practices also helpful.
General WGBH Internship Requirements:
- WGBH internships are open only to students enrolled in an accredited college or university.
- Internships are unpaid.
- Interns are expected to commit 8-10 hours/week. Daily scheduling can be flexible during normal business hours.
Applicants interested in the Internship should send a resume and a statement of interest by March 28, 2017 by email to: Sadie Roosa: [email protected].
American Archive of Public Broadcasting Project Description:
An unprecedented and historic collection of American public radio and television content – dating back through the 1950s – are being permanently preserved and made available to the public through a collaboration between the Library of Congress and WGBH known as the American Archive of Public Broadcasting.
In 2007, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) initiated an inventory of public media content from contributing stations, resulting in 2.5 million records representing complete programs, raw footage, unedited interviews, recorded speeches, and live music sessions. Now, 40,000 hours of that content has been digitized for long-term preservation in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting.
WGBH is responsible for:
- Cataloging digitized content
- Implementing the rights and access strategy
- Leading efforts to further develop PBCore, a metadata schema for audiovisual materials
- Creating resources and training opportunities for participating organizations
- Building the AAPB website
- Curating exhibitions featuring digitized content of historical significance
- Developing strategy and identifying opportunities for long-term sustainability
- Project promotion and outreach