Fall 2025 Digitization Intern, De Gruyter Brill, (Boston, MA)
Posted July 1, 2025
Description
This fall, Paradigm Publishing Services will digitize previously out-of-print titles a for a number of US University Presses with catalogs going back to the early twentieth century. We are seeking a dedicated archivist intern to assist in these projects. This position will be in-person, based out of the Boston office at 121 High Street.
What you will learn:
- How to work with various publishing-related programs across departments
- How academic publishing organizations operate
- How historical content can be made available again meeting international accessibility
- standards
- What steps are involved in bringing out-of-print material back to life again
Responsibilities
Specific duties include but may not be limited to:
- Accepting deliveries of archive books to the office
- Examining the state of the books to determine if they are fit for scanning
- Scanning the books using a destructive and non-destructive scanner
- Capturing and maintaining basic bibliographic metadata in a database
- Enhancing metadata, if applicable using AI tools
- Other administrative duties as required
Qualifications
The successful applicant will have the following qualifications:
- Interest in cataloging and library systems
- Basic computer literacy (MS Office, SharePoint, if possible Jira or other project management tools)
- Comfortable using databases or spreadsheets for data entry
- Experience with or willingness to learn about metadata creation and cataloging standards
- Attention to detail, especially when handling fragile materials and capturing data
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and complete complex projects
- Reliability when handling historical or sensitive materials
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
Hours and Compensation
This position can be taken for LIS 512 credit (pending eligibility) and/or can be a paid position. There are 4 open positions for this role, consisting of approximately 20 hours per week. The earliest start date for this position is September 1 and the position will run until mid-December with the possibility of extension.
How to Apply
Please send your resume and a cover letter to Katherine Healy
([email protected]). Please also include your earliest possible start date.