Archives Intern (On Site - University Center, MI)

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 InformationPosition Accountabilities and Essential FunctionsThe 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 None listed 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