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Posted By: sjudlis

Hello,

I hope all is well! I am now the archivist for the Voices Center for Resilience. VOICES is interested in arranging a summer or fall archives internship, or an academic service learning project, with one or more SJU library science or public history students.

I would serve as the internship coordinator. The intern(s) and I would both be fully or partially remote, with regular contact via Zoom and phone. I have included a brief internship description below. 

Thank you,

Alyse

About VOICES

From 9/11 to today, VOICES has been helping families and communities heal after tragedy. Our mission is to assist communities preparing for and recovering from tragedy, and provide long-term support and resources that promote mental health care and wellness, for victims’ families, responders and survivors, and the 5,300+ survivors and responders who have died thus far of 9/11-related illness.

Archives Cataloging and Digitization Intern 

VOICES is seeking a remote intern to support our newly established Digital Resource Library. The library aggregates VOICES’ vast and growing collection of evidence-informed resources such as: Webinars & Workshops, Training Materials, Research Reports, and Tip Sheets. Also included are VOICES Historical Materials, Publications, Videos & Podcasts, and Artwork. The Library is a valuable resource for scholars, mental health and victim support service providers, and subject matter experts, which include corporate, government, law enforcement, organizations, nonprofits, individuals and other partners.

Learning Goals:

  • Learn to use PastPerfect software
  • Learn to create descriptive metadata for archival collections

Tasks:

  • Catalog a collection of artwork (9/11 memorial mail art)
  • Catalog videos of VOICES past events; ensure each video has a comprehensive list of subject terms
  • Review automated video transcripts for accuracy; upload to PastPerfect
  • Option for hybrid in-person/remote schedule: Convert DVD, VHS, SD cards, and other media to mp4 video files; rename files according to established naming standards; catalog each item in PastPerfect.

Qualifications:

  • Current or recent graduate student in Library and Information Science, Archives, Public History, or related field.
  • Familiarity with archival metadata.
  • Strong attention to detail, spelling, and grammar.

This internship is entirely remote and will be completed online, with an option for hybrid as well. Occasional Zoom calls will be required Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm ET. The majority of the work will be completed on the intern’s own schedule. A stable internet connection and access to a computer are required.

This is an ​unpaid internship for credit, requiring approximately 20 hours of work per week. Start and end dates are flexible based on the candidate’s schedule, for a summer or fall internship.

Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]