Posted April 9, 2021
Description: PROJECT BACKGROUNDThe archival collections at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library (papers, oral histories, photographs, sound recordings, and moving image materials) are owned and administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). In 2005, the Kennedy Library and NARA leadership partnered with the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation to develop a strategic plan…
Posted March 7, 2021
Description: The intern will gain valuable experience in museum collections and archives management while also providing public access to the historic photograph collections of Longfellow House – Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site. Specifically, the intern will have opportunities to digitize, complete missing catalog information, and assist with research requests relating to the photograph collection. This…
Posted February 24, 2021
Description: The Library of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority is seeking an Intern to assist the library supervisor in 1. Creating a metadata object description schema (MODS) for historical photographs in preparation for digitization 2. Classifying, weeding, and digitizing extensive research file collection 3. Assisting in the daily operation of a small, governmental Special Library….
Posted December 6, 2020
Description: Northeastern University Library’s Digital Production unit is looking for a part-time digitization assistant. The assistant will reformat library and archival materials. This is a great opportunity to help shape and document workflows in a growing digitization program. Responsibilities: Digitize documents using an Epson Expression 11000XL flatbed scanner and Bookeye 4 scanner. Reformat AV materials…
Posted June 4, 2020
Description: American Ancestors and The New England Historic Genealogical Society is seeking a part-time, temporary (14 hours per week for 13 months) Digitization Assistant to scan historic materials as we work to make them available on our website, www.AmericanAncestors.org. The Digitization Assistant will be able to handle fragile materials with utmost care, concentrate while performing…
