PT paid Archival Processing Internship, Grand Valley State University

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 PT Archival Processing Internship, Grand Valley State University

Working on-site under the direction of the University Archivist and Digital Collections Librarian, the Archival Processing Intern will develop and undertake a processing plan for the papers of Robert Merrill, civil engineer and archaeologist, including the cleaning and rehousing of glass lantern slides and possible digitization of a portion of the collection.

 NOTE: Grand Valley State University has a COVID-19 Vaccine requirement that requires all faculty, staff and students to be vaccinated. New hires will be expected to adhere to the policy unless they are eligible for allowable exemptions or postponement. Up-to-date information can be found on our Lakers Together website.

 Number of hours to be worked per week: 29

Start and End Date: January 6, 2022 – May 5, 2022

Hourly Rate:  $23.55

 Position Responsibilities [concise overview with additional duties as assigned]:

  • Review materials and develop processing plan, with special review for preservation attention
  • Process, arrange and describe archival materials
  • Author EAD and DACS compliant findings aid(s) using ArchivesSpace
  • Recommend selections from the collection for digitization, and if time allows digitize a portion of the collection
  • Create metadata records for digital surrogates using Dublin Core metadata schema, and ingest content into the GVSU Digital Collections (Omeka)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters degree (completed or in-progress) in Library or Information Science with a concentration in Archives.
  • Experience processing archival or historic materials.
  • Familiarity with Dublin Core metadata schema and basics of archival digitization best practices.
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
  • Ability to lift up to 20 lb. boxes up and down stairwells.
  • Excellent communication skills: ability to listen actively, speak and write clearly, and effectively present information and ideas to groups.

 To Apply:

Send your resumé  and cover letter describing your interest to:

 Annie Benefiel (she/her)

University Archivist and Digital Collections Librarian
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI 49401
benefiea@gvsu.edu

(616) 331-8727

 Application Deadline: November 30, 2021

Interviews will be conducted remotely.

 

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