Photograph Archives Intern — Catalog, Digitize & Rehouse

Collections That Care; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The National Building Museum invites graduate-level interns to organize, catalog, scan, and rehouse photographs from the Robert C. Lautman Photography Collection. You will gain training in cataloging, data standards, and archival practices while contributing to the collections database and website.

Interns will catalog, digitize, and enter data for bulk uploads, using a flatbed scanner and camera. Independence and teamwork are essential as you support a multi-year grant project to bring the

Qualifications

• Candidates must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a graduate program.
• Previous experience with museum collections preferred.
• Knowledge of proper archival and collections management techniques.
• Self-starter that can work independently.
• Be creative and a problem solver.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Undergo training in cataloging and data standards, object handling, digitization, and box-making and rehousing.
• Catalog, scan, and rehouse photographs from the Robert C. Lautman Photography Collection.
• Enter data into excel spreadsheets for bulk upload into the Museum’s collections management database and collections website.
• Digitize collections using flatbed scanner, lightboard, and digital camera.
• Research the content and location of photographs, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Graduate program

Museum experience

Archives knowledge

Independent work

Team collaboration

Creative problem solving

Education

Graduate program enrolled or recently graduated

Tools

Excel

Job description

The National Building Museum invites graduate-level interns to organize, catalog, scan, and rehouse photographs from the Robert C. Lautman Photography Collection. You will gain training in cataloging, data standards, and archival practices while contributing to the collections database and website.

Interns will catalog, digitize, and enter data for bulk uploads, using a flatbed scanner and camera. Independence and teamwork are essential as you support a multi-year grant project to bring the