UNITED STATES | UT-Salt Lake City

ID 239568, Type: Temporary Full-Time

POSTING INFO

Posting Dates: 07/22/2019 – 08/05/2019

Job Family: Human Resources

Department: Church History Department

PURPOSES

The Church History Library is seeking a candidate for a one-year, full-time (40 hours/week) paid internship opportunity working with archivists in arranging, describing, and preparing records for digitization which are related to the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Process archival records in paper, audiovisual, and/or electronic form.

Participate in intake activities of newly acquired collections.

Create finding aids using the EAD register and rendering tool.

Assist in preparing paper and electronic records for digital preservation.

Assist in workflow management of records from acquisitions and processing to digitization and storage.

Review/edit cataloging work of others.

Develop expertise with the cataloging system to capture descriptive metadata, adhering to internal and professional standards.

Contribute to a collegial and professional atmosphere that incorporates the highest standards of behavior and cooperation, promoting teamwork and group purposes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Bachelor’s degree in history, humanities, or related field

Preferred: Master’s (earned or in process) in archival studies, library science, or history

Understanding of archival theory and practices

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Strong organizational and time management skills

Highly detail-oriented with excellent writing and editing skills

Willingness to dress and present oneself appropriately

Experience teaching and/or training (in any setting)

Knowledge of the historiography and sources of Church history

Proficiency in working both independently and in a team setting

Experience conducting research and/or working in an archive, including arranging and describing archival collections

WORTHINESS QUALIFICATION

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

POSTING NOTICE/MORE INFO.

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