American Entomological Society Correspondence Project Intern
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University Library and Archives seeks an intern to increase access and discovery to a collection of nineteenth and early twentieth century correspondence from the American Entomological Society the oldest continuously operating entomological society in America established in 1859. This internship offers pre-professional experience in digitization and preservation reformatting creating and editing structured descriptive metadata and data entry in digital asset and information management systems. This is a temporary position with a fixed amount of funding. The individual may work a maximum of 19 hours per week and up to 900 hours total. The individual will report to the Brooke Dolan Archivist.
Essential Functions
- Use digital capture equipment and software to scan paper correspondence.
- Create folder level metadata including the use of taxonomies and authority files for controlled vocabularies according to industry descriptive practices and institutional guidelines.
- Upload and publish digitized correspondence and associated metadata to online content management systems.
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Masters program in library science archives administration public history or museum studies programto be considered.
- Minimum of 0-2 years years of experience.
- Excellent attention to detail; ability to follow instructions when handling materials and performing digital imaging tasks.
- Computer literacy skills including the ability to navigate shared documents and data systems.
- Familiarity with basic archival theory principles and practices.
- Ability to work effectively under supervision and independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to read handwritten cursive script.
Physical Demands
- Typically sitting at a desk/table
- Typically standing walking
- Lifting demands 25lbs
Location
- Center City - Philadelphia PA
Additional Information
This is a Part-Time Per Diem position classified as offered pay is based on the successful candidates qualifications and experience departmentbudget and an internal equity review.
For information about benefits please review Drexels Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Required Experience:
Intern
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