Digital Archives & Metadata Intern

Spane4all; Pretoria, Bellville, Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council for Geoscience is offering an internship in Library and Information Science to support digitisation, organisation and preservation of information resources. You will assist in converting print materials to digital formats, ensuring metadata accuracy and supporting digital access initiatives.

The role involves digitising resources, preparing materials for scanning, capturing metadata, and maintaining care of fragile items, with emphasis on quality control and records management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the digitisation of library and publications information resources
• Assist with organising, sorting and preparing materials for scanning
• Capture and verify metadata for digitised resources according to established standards
• Ensure proper handling and care of fragile and valuable information resources
• Support quality control processes and ensure accuracy and completeness of digitised content
• Assist with records management and filing of digital and physical materials
• Provide support to library and publications staff as required

Job description

The Council for Geoscience is offering an internship in Library and Information Science to support digitisation, organisation and preservation of information resources. You will assist in converting print materials to digital formats, ensuring metadata accuracy and supporting digital access initiatives.

The role involves digitising resources, preparing materials for scanning, capturing metadata, and maintaining care of fragile items, with emphasis on quality control and records management.