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Job Opportunity: Archives Intern:Greater Philadelphia Cultural AllianceJob description:Archives Intern
Date PostedNovember 29, 2021 - 12:44pm
Categories
Education,
Other
Libraries/Archives
Philadelphia County (PA)Pay Type:Hourly Rate Job Status: Part Time Minimum income/Hourly Rate: $15.00 Maximum income/Hourly Rate: $15.00
Science History InstituteThe Science History Institute is currently recruiting for two part-time (20-24 hrs per week), limited-duration (15 weeks), paid positions of Archives Intern. The Archives Intern will work with the Institute's Senior Archivist and Digital Preservation Archivist to prepare for the launch of the public user interface of ArchivesSpace. The Archives Intern will be responsible for editing and encoding into EAD the Institute's legacy finding aid collection.The ideal candidate will possess the following Appropriate qualifications: » Bachelor's degree, preferably in a humanities or social science discipline » Strong interest in archives, libraries, and digital humanities. » expertise of archival description; practice with the creation of finding aids and expertise of DACS and MARC preferred. » Some coursework towards the completion of a master's degree in library and information science is a plus. » practice using database and/or collections management systems; practice with ArchiveSpace and/or EAD is a plus. » Excellent written communications expertise. » Detail oriented with strong organization expertise. » Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and videoconferencing tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Please note: The Science History Institute has a COVID vaccine mandate policy for its employees, subject to any reasonable accommodation required by law. Education Level: Bachelor's Degree To Apply: To be considered for this position , please send cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 professional references to: E-Mail: ArchivesIntern2021@sciencehistory.org **The hourly wage for this position is $15 hr.** This position will start in the Spring 2022 semester (January-May 2022.) Review of applications will begin on Monday, December 13, 2021. The Science History Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, discapability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Science History Institute is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups such as women, racioethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities to apply. About the Organization The Science History Institute collects and shares the stories of innovators and discoveries that shape our lives. We preserve and interpret the history of chemistry, chemical engineering, and the life sciences. Headquartered in Philadelphia, the Institute houses an archive and a library for historians and researchers, a fellowship program for visiting scholars from around the globe, an acclaimed museum that is free and open to the public, and a state-of-the art conference center.Visit sciencehistory.org to participate in one of our robust public programs, view our collections and exhibits online, and for free resources for historians, parents, teachers, and students. Skills:
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