Contracted Student Interns - Plans Library Intern (UNPAID)
About The Position
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking an unpaid Plans Library Intern for the 2027 winter semester. As part of a digitization project for DCR’s architectural and engineering drawings, the intern will create item-level cataloging records in Excel for assigned scans in the Plans Library collection. These records will support access to the digital images through a new digital asset management system. The collection includes plans for bridges, land plans, flood control projects, parkways, buildings, landscapes, and recreational facilities in Massachusetts state parks, forests, and reservations. The intern will work under the supervision of the Assistant Archivist and receive an orientation to DCR metadata practices. Work may be in person, hybrid, or fully remote, though an in-person meeting is required on the first day. This unpaid internship is intended to provide practical experience to students or recent graduates, who may be eligible to earn academic credit through their college or university. The internship runs from January 19, 2027, to April 2, 2027, for six hours per week. There are two openings.
Requirements
- Must be an Archives graduate student or recent graduate.
Nice To Haves
- Cataloging experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Create item-level cataloging records in Excel for assigned scans, representing one cabinet of plans in the Plans Library collection.
- Catalog as many plans as possible while adhering to detailed Plans Library standards.
- Capture relevant information about each plan, including date, location, creator names, and subjects.
Benefits
- Interns may be eligible to earn academic credit through their college or university.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
