Digital Asset Management Intern

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation • Williamsburg, VA

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About The Position

Digital Asset Management (DAM) is foundational to the effective functioning of a museum library. In Media Collections at the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, interns will learn about and contribute to the ongoing efforts to preserve and share cultural heritage in the digital realm. Interns will organize, catalog, and provide access to diverse digital collections in collaboration with library staff. Interns will also learn how to digitize primary source materials according to existing digital standards and under the supervision of the library photographer.

Requirements

• Punctuality
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management
• Passionate
• Strong written skills
• Effective communication
• Collaborative

Responsibilities

• Assist in the organization and cataloging of digital collections, including images, documents, and multimedia materials.
• Test the different types of metadata and assist staff in cleaning up existing metadata to improve searchability and facilitate accurate information retrieval.
• Learn about and apply digital preservation best practices to ensure the longevity and authenticity of digital assets.
• Digitize primary source materials according to existing digital standards and under the supervision of photography staff.
• Conduct inventory of audio tape collection.
• Monitor climate in storage vaults and file collection assets as needed.
• Answer, research, and fulfill internal and external media requests.
• Opportunity to create social media posts highlighting ongoing digital projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Educational Services