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Archives Internship - JFK Presidential Library and Museum (Boston, MA)

Filed under GSLIS Jobs and Opportunities
Posted by GSLIS, March 20, 2009
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LISTING NO 09-DAM-01

Posting Date: March 18, 2009

Closing Date: April 3, 2009

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is currently seeking applicants for a part-time position in our Archives Processing Unit to begin in June 2009. Through this internship you will participate in the preparation and scanning of archival materials. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to learn about metadata creation for a large-scale digitization project and the current theories and practices surrounding content management and digital asset management systems.

As an intern at the JFK Library, you will work alongside and learn from professional archivists. You will be encouraged to ask questions about the profession and the processes employed by the Library, and you will have the unique opportunity to gain experience at a Presidential Library, which is part of the National Archives and Records Administration. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in gaining digital experience in an archives setting while attending graduate school.

Please include the following materials in your application:

• Cover letter stating why you are interested in an internship with the Archives
• Resume
• Name of at least one professional reference

The closing date for this application period is April 3, 2009. Applications are accepted electronically with the subject line stating, “Archives Internship 09-DAM-01 - [Your Name]” to rachel.searcy@nara.gov

Applications are also accepted by mail:

Archives Department, attention: Rachel Searcy
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125

Interns will be paid $12.50 per hour, may work between the hours of 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday, and must work a minimum of 12 hours per week. The library is accessible by public transportation; free parking is also available. For directions and additional information, please visit our website, http://www.jfklibrary.org