Archivist Intern: Digital Records & Metadata

Mosinternships; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Part time

Job summary

The Museum of Science in Boston is seeking an archives intern to support archival processing, research, and digitization tasks. Candidates should be enrolled in or recent graduates of a graduate archives or library science program.

This role requires a familiarity with archival standards and an interest in history and library sciences, with responsibilities that include inventorying materials and assisting with reference inquiries.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a graduate archives and/or library science program.
• Familiarity with archival standards and metadata schemas.
• Demonstrated interest in history, archives, library sciences, or museum studies.

Responsibilities

• Support archival processing by inventorying and cataloging.
• Research records, events, and figures for the Museum.
• Digitize records and create metadata for digital systems.
• Assist with reference inquiries from staff and the public.

Skills

Archival standards

Metadata schemas

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate archives/library science program

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Job description

The Museum of Science in Boston is seeking an archives intern to support archival processing, research, and digitization tasks. Candidates should be enrolled in or recent graduates of a graduate archives or library science program.

This role requires a familiarity with archival standards and an interest in history and library sciences, with responsibilities that include inventorying materials and assisting with reference inquiries.