Full-Time Paid Internship: Archival Processing (Church History Department)

PURPOSES

The LDS Church History Library is seeking a candidate for an internship opportunity, working with processing archivists in arranging and describing records related to the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members. We are looking for an advanced degree student or recent college graduate with career goals in the field of archival studies.

This is a paid internship, which is anticipated to last through the end of 2017. This position is a full-time (40 hours per week) hourly, nonexempt position. The candidate must be currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from (within the last 12 months), an undergraduate- or graduate-degree program

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process digital, photographic, and paper archival records acquired by the Church History Department
• Directed reading: Church history, Professional literature related to archives and manuscripts
• Practicum
  • Process newly acquired archival collections
  • Create bibliographic records using Aleph integrated library system and MARC21 bibliographic records
  • Create registers using our register editing and rendering tool
  • Mentor and train volunteers (missionaries) in various tasks
  • Assist in preparing archival records for digital preservation
  • Provide reference assistance to patrons in the Church History Library

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in history or allied field, and Master’s degree in archival administration, library science or history (earned or in process)
• Understanding of archival arrangement and description principles
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent writing and editing skills
• Good communication skills and ability to thrive in a team environment
• Respect for confidentiality
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel

Preference will be given to candidates who also possess these additional qualities:

• Experience in the field of digital archives
• Experience conducting research and/or working in an archives, including arranging and describing archival collections
• Knowledge of the historiography and sources of LDS Church History

Available to work 40 hours per week, during regular working hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

WORTHINESS QUALIFICATION

Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.

Apply HERE.