Paid Graduate Special Collections Digitization Intern

Hpl; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 21,326 - 25,545; Part time

Job summary

The Hpl in Huntsville is seeking a Graduate Intern for the Special Collections Department to assist in digitization and processing projects. This 120-hour internship pays $17.50 per hour and focuses on developing archival skills.

Ideal candidates will be enrolled in a Master’s Degree program related to Public History or Library Science and have a passion for connecting the community with historical resources.

Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge of archival practices.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems with guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in digitization projects and processing archival materials.
• Work under the direction of the manager of Special Collections.
• Produce high-resolution scans and create metadata for historical photographs.

Skills

Archival practices

Critical analysis

Teamwork

Education

Master’s Degree in Public History or Library Science

Job description

The Hpl in Huntsville is seeking a Graduate Intern for the Special Collections Department to assist in digitization and processing projects. This 120-hour internship pays $17.50 per hour and focuses on developing archival skills.

Ideal candidates will be enrolled in a Master’s Degree program related to Public History or Library Science and have a passion for connecting the community with historical resources.