Digital Collections Metadata Intern, Philips Library (Peabody Essex Museum), Rowley, MA

Posted March 15, 2023

Join the Phillips Library, PEM’s research library, as a digital projects intern for Summer 2023! Our digitization program exponentially increases free, worldwide access to our collections and demonstrates that the library is a vital and engaged part of the museum and its communities. This project will include research into provenance and copyright status of our various print and photographic collections in preparation for digitization. Incumbent will create appropriate metadata in Dublin Core, in preparation for the collections to be transferred to our digitization partners, Internet Archive and Digital Commonwealth. Building collection descriptions and social media content may be part of this internship.

In addition to time spent on the main project, the intern will have dedicated time to shadow other library units and staff. We will provide a broad view of the entire library operation, and encourage interns to participate in meetings, small projects, outings, and other opportunities as they arise during their time with us.

Please note that this position is in Rowley, MA and reliable transportation is required. This position will run from June 8 through August 25, 2023, be approximately 15 hours per week, and include a stipend of $1,500.

Internship Qualifications: Interest in library services or a related field. Competence with Microsoft Office and Google suites.  Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

To Apply: https://www.pem.org/employment/internships-and-fellowships