Digital Projects Intern, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, MA
Posted June 6, 2022
Description:
The New England Historic Genealogical Society seeks a Digital Projects Intern to support the ongoing digitization of rare genealogies and local history resources held by NEHGS, with the ultimate goal of making the books available online through the library’s CONTENTdm repository.
Under the supervision of the Digital Archivist, the Digital Projects Intern will have the opportunity to participate in all stages of the digitization lifecycle, and will gain practical, hands-on experience with tools such as CONTENTdm Project Client, Photoshop, and III Sierra. The intern will assist with digitzation, quality control, ingest, and cataloging of digitized materials.
Hours and Stipend: This is a two-month, part-time internship. The intern will receive a monthly stipend of $700 (part-time, 2 days/week). Start date is negotiable, with a preference for early July.
Responsibilities
- Prepare digital images and associated metadata for ingest into repository
- Scanning of rare books using best professional practices
- Perform quality control and quality assurance of existing images and metadata
- Create, enhance, and migrate existing metadata from the library catalog and other systems into the digital repository
- Assist with developing and documenting new procedures
- Involvement in related projects as necessary
Basic Qualifications
- Currently or recently enrolled in an MLS program
- Independent and self-motivated
- Familiarity with best practices for digitization
- Familiarity with basic metadata concepts
- Proficiency in common Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
- Ability to learn new technology/applications quickly
Qualifications
- Completion of or enrollment in related coursework, such as LIS 445 (Metadata), LIS 462 (Digital Libraries), LIS 448 (Digital Stewardship), or LIS 477 (Digital Asset Management for Libraries, Archives, and Museums)
- Previous experience with Photoshop, XnView, or other image editing software
- Previous experience with CONTENTdm or another digital repository system
How to Apply:
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Sally Benny at [email protected]. Review of applications begins immediately. Preference will be given to applications received by June 13, 2022.