Special Collections – Digitization Internship – Hennepin Co. Library

Special Collections – Digitization Internship
Opening Date: 11/2/16
Closing Date: 12/8/16
Job Type: Internship
Location: Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Department, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Position
Processing and scanning of archival materials in a variety for formats, including photo prints, slide transparencies, film negatives and printed materials. This unpaid internship is from January- April 2017, 8 – 16 hours per week and can be used for college credit or work experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities may include:
*Digitization using scanners and digital editing software.
*Preservation work using enclosures and other treatments.
*Archival storage development processes including refoldering and labeling.

Best Qualified Candidates will have:
*Experience using digital scanning equipment and MS Excel strongly desired.
*Have not completed an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past.

To Apply:
Submit a resume, brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship, and contact information for two references to:
Barb McKenzie
Hennepin County Library – Ridgedale
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
[email protected] (preferred)
(612)543-8579