Position Title:
Archives Intern
Division/Department:
Library
Employee Group:
Temporary
Status:
Part-time, temporary
Hourly Rate: $16.00 per hour
This is a paid internship and may be used for program credit if requirements are met.
Position Summary Information
Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions
The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion in students, faculty and staff.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Delta College Archives provides a paid internship to engage graduate students looking to develop professional skills in archival work including evaluation, arrangement, description, conservation, and digitization.
The Archives Intern will provide arrangement and description of archival materials to help make them available for use by Delta College faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the community. Delta College is committed to providing students pursuing a graduate degree with a concentration in Archives an excellent opportunity to participate in a comprehensive internship program. Interns will work under the guidance and supervision of the Librarian/Archivist at Delta College.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- Arrangement, description, and rehousing of archival material
- Development of finding aids and other access tools
- Digitization, preservation, and basic conservation
- Reference and research services
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently (within one year) graduated from a master’s degree program in Library and Information Science with a concentration or strong focus on archives
- Interns are not required to have archives experience beyond coursework
- Understanding of archival description standards and practices
- Strong writing and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently, take direction, and ask questions
- Ability to work in a digital environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Additional Experiences Considered
Application Deadline
Position will remain open until filled. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
First consideration will be given to applications received by April 16th.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Complete an on-line application and attach a cover letter with position title which addresses the required skills of the position, resume, and copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- In order to track our recruitment sources, please indicate how you became aware of the position vacancy?
- Delta.edu
- Indeed.com
- Career Arc
- MI Works / MI Talent Bank
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Michigan HERC Website
- MLive (various publications)
- Other
If you selected "Other" above, please tell us where you heard about this posting.
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe your understanding and experience in creating a sense of belonging for all students, faculty, and staff.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcript 1
Optional Documents
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
- Professional Certifications or Licensures
- Transcript 2
- Transcript 3
