2027 Archives Spring Intern
About The Position
The Archives Intern will assist with the arrangement, digitization, and description of archival collections, gaining hands-on experience in an art museum setting. Working under the Assistant Archivist, the Intern will help process the Institutional Archives, comprising primarily born-digital materials. The Intern will also assist the Assistant Archivist with other duties that align with the priorities of the Crystal Bridges archives. The ideal candidate is passionate about archives, art history, American history, and/or digital innovation. Applicants should be willing to acquire knowledge, take initiative, solve problems, and collaborate effectively.
Requirements
- Academic background in library or information science, art history, or a related field
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Dependable and punctual
- Knowledge of Microsoft apps is required
- A background check is required
- Must maintain confidentiality of all non-public museum information
- To qualify for bachelor’s or master’s hours, you must be enrolled in an accredited program or have graduated from an accredited program within the past three years. Students are required to submit a current schedule or an official transcript.
- To qualify for bachelor’s or master’s compensation, applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited program or have graduated from one within the past three years. A current class schedule or official transcript must be submitted for verification.
- Provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with archival databases (the museum uses ArchivEra) and digitization equipment/software is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist Library and Archives staff with the assessment, arrangement, and stabilization of physical records by creating inventories, conducting research, and rehousing materials
- Digitize archival records; name, describe, and organize digital files
- Assist in the creation of archival database records and collection finding aids
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Possible course credit can be negotiated with Intern’s departmental supervisor
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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