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Summary
This internship is a hands-on, physical processing project. The intern will work directly with historical materials to arrange and describe original documents to prepare them for long-term preservation and researcher access.
Responsibilities will include creating a processing plan, assessing and applying basic preservation measures as needed, identifying appropriate subject and name headings for both the finding aid and library catalog record, and creating a promotional social media post to highlight the collection.
Under the guidance of their supervisor, the intern will create a DACS-compliant finding aid using ArchivesSpace. The completed finding aid will be made publicly accessible to support research and discovery. This is an on-site, hands-on archival processing internship, during which the intern will be responsible for tasks related to the physical and intellectual arrangement and handling of sensitive materials.
Key Details
Compensation: $2,000 stipend
Term(s): 12 weeks (September 10 – December 14, 2026)
Schedule: 15 hours/week
Format: In-Person
Deadline: July 26, 2026
Eligibility
Internship Qualifications:
Preference might be given to current students or recent graduates in an MLIS or MLS program. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. The ability to read cursive handwriting is a plus. Please note that this position is in Rowley, MA, and reliable transportation is required.
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