Archives Intern: Preservation, Digitization & Exhibits

Winthrop University; Rock Hill, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Winthrop University is seeking a student to gain practical experience in the Pettus Archives. The role supports archive arrangement, description and preservation, along with reference help and researchers assistance.

Responsibilities include digitization projects, audiovisual materials handling, exhibit support, and following archival policies. Open to undergraduate or graduate students with good organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate students pursuing archival history.

Responsibilities

• Assist in arrangement, description and preservation of the Archives collections.
• Assist Archives Staff with reference questions and researchers.
• Work on digitization projects.
• Assist with the audio-visual collection.
• Carry out preservation techniques for fragile materials.
• Retrieve and re-shelve materials in the stacks.
• Assist with creation and installation of exhibits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate student

Job description

Winthrop University is seeking a student to gain practical experience in the Pettus Archives. The role supports archive arrangement, description and preservation, along with reference help and researchers assistance.

Responsibilities include digitization projects, audiovisual materials handling, exhibit support, and following archival policies. Open to undergraduate or graduate students with good organizational and communication skills.