Digital Archives Intern
Worcester Polytechnic Institute•Worcester, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Archives & Special Collections department at WPI's Gordon Library is seeking a Digital Archives Intern to support an ongoing digital transcription project. The intern will work directly with the Head of Archives & Special Collections to transcribe and digitally preserve a historical manuscript by Levi L. Conant, a prominent WPI mathematics professor from the late 1890s. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience in archival practice, digital preservation, and exhibit curation.
Requirements
- Undergraduate student planning to study archives, or a graduate student currently studying archives
- Foundational knowledge of archival principles
- Comfort with or interest in learning LaTeX and Overleaf
- Strong attention to detail and self-direction
Responsibilities
- Transcribe Levi L. Conant's Lectures on Differential Equations into LaTeX using the Overleaf application
- Plan and build a digital exhibit featuring the digitized manuscript and LaTeX transcription using the Spotlight application
- Plan an accompanying physical exhibit (sized to fit a rolling exhibit case) to engage the WPI community with the project
Benefits
- paid time off
- health insurance
- life and long-term disability insurance
- retirement savings plans
- tuition assistance
- flexible spending accounts
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
