Sr. Student Archives Associate, University Archives Intern, Research and Collections Division, The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History is an organized research unit and public service component of the University of Texas at Austin. Through stewardship and scholarship, we collect, preserve, and make available documentary and material culture evidence encompassing key themes in Texas and U.S. history. Researchers, students, and the public mine our collections for a wide range of academic, professional, and personal uses. Our collections also inspire our own projects, including books, exhibits, programs, films, and educational materials. This internship provides participants with an understanding of the Briscoe Center's resources, services, and operations, and offers experience with specific projects. The knowledge and experience gained will enrich graduate studies and research.

Requirements

University of Texas student status and enrolled in at least six semester credit hours
Excellent organizational skills
Regular and punctual attendance
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a collaborative environment
Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Ability to work under supervision
Ability to lift up to 50-pound boxes during a three- to four-hour period of time
High school graduation or GED and two years full-time equivalent library or archives experience; or 60 hours college credit in library and information science, history, or a related field; or graduate coursework in library and information science
Must not be in another paid position with the University
Resume/CV and the names of 3 work references with their contact information
Letter of interest

Nice To Haves

Current iSchool graduate student status
Bachelor's degree in the social sciences or humanities
Knowledge of Texas and U. S. history
Knowledge of research methodologies and techniques
Work experience in special collections, a research center, or archive
Graduate coursework in history, library science, and/or archives
Knowledge of and experience with archival procedures, including arrangement and description
Experience with collection management software such as ArchivesSpace
Knowledge of preservation materials, practices, and theories
Experience using Macintosh desktop computers

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the University of Texas Archivist, the intern will preserve, arrange, describe, and create finding aids, with an emphasis on the University of Texas Archives, using ArchivesSpace.
Assist with special projects as needed.
Work in public services at the Briscoe Center's reference desk 1-2 hours per week.