The Strong seeks a current graduate or undergraduate student intern to process, arrange, and describe the papers of Anne D. Williams, preeminent jigsaw puzzle historian, collector, and author. The intern will gain a better understanding of professional archival work, through hands-on experience in archival processing, preservation techniques, and familiarization with archival management software. There is a paid stipend associated with this internship, made possible through a donation by Anne D. Williams.
The archives intern will process 1.5 linear feet of archival materials that document Anne Williams' research of puzzles, crafters, and companies. The intern will physically re-house materials, complete small preservation tasks, and add additional materials to the finding aid using Archives Space.
Requirements:
Candidate must be enrolled in an accredited university graduate or undergraduate program and in a related major [library science, history, public history, etc.]. Candidate must work well in a team setting, be reliable, flexible, organized, and self-motivated.Candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills.Candidate must have strong attention to detail.Candidate must consent to a criminal background check and a drug screen.Recommended skills:
Familiarity with basic archival theory.Demonstrated interest in archives, public history, or museum studies.Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.