Archival Processing Intern (Part-time)

The Church History Library is seeking a candidate for a one-year part-time (28 hours/week) paid internship opportunity working with Records Management processing archivists in arranging describing and preparing records related to the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members globally.

• Process archival records in physical and/or electronic formats
  oProcess archival collections using MARC and DACS standards
  oCreate registers using the EAD register and rendering tool
  oAssist in preparing paper and electronic records for digital preservation
  oAssist in workflow management of corporate records from acquisitions to processing to digitization and storage
  oReview and edit cataloging work from others
• Directed reading
  oChurch history
  oProfessional literature related to archives and manuscripts
• Practicum
  oShadow staff members from the Records Management processing team
  oDevelop expertise with the cataloging system to capture descriptive metadata adhering to internal and national standards
  oWork with and assist in the training of volunteers and missionaries
  oParticipate in discussions regarding cultural competency and equity
  
  

• Required:
  Paid Interns are qualified while enrolled in an educational institution and for one year following graduation.
  They must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter.
  
  The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge skills and abilities:
  Bachelors degree in history or allied field
  Understanding of archival theory and practices
  Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  Strong organizational and time management skills
  Highly detail-oriented with excellent writing and editing skills
  Good communication skills
  Ability to work both individually and in a team environment
  Respect for confidentiality
  A respect for diversity in the workplace
  A commitment to educate oneself about the cultures and traditions of communities outside ones own to support a global institution
  
  Preference will be given to candidates who also possess these additional qualities:
  Experience conducting research and/or working in an archive including arranging and describing archival collections
  Knowledge of the historiography and sources of Church history
  Understanding of Church history in a global context
  Fluent in a language other than English (verbal written or visual)
  Masters in archival administration library science or history (earned or in process)