Intern - Lower Sioux Agency Scanning
About The Position
The intern will gain hands-on experience in organization, research and archival cataloguing through work with historic documents from the Lower Sioux Agency (LSA) site. The intern will assist with organizing and digitizing physical documents and reference materials to support and facilitate the construction of a digital archive. Working under staff supervision, the intern will learn and apply basic archival principles by organizing digitized materials into Google Drive to reflect the existing physical binder structure. The intern will also conduct research to identify and include additional source materials (newspapers, books, or broader historical references) that enhance the completeness and usability of the archive.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, or have graduated within the past 12 months at the time of application.
- Caring, honest, hard working, and have a love for native history and identity
Nice To Haves
- Ideal candidates might be currently pursuing, or a graduate with a degree in the following areas: American Indian Studies, Dakota language, Historic Preservation
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on the LSA
- Assist with organizing and archiving materials to ensure accurate record-keeping and long-term preservation
- Scan and digitize materials to improve accessibility of records
- Write concise catalog descriptions and summary paragraphs to accompany archived materials
- Research unreadable documents and print new versions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
