On Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 3:54 PM, Michael Foight <
michael.foight(a)villanova.edu> wrote:
Hello,
Kindly pass this internship advert onward to any interested parties!
Thank you for spreading the word.
Cheers,
Michael Foight
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Villanova Digital Library Internship Fall 2012
Villanova Digital Library, located in Villanova PA, offers a dynamic and
innovative semester long intensive internship position available this Fall.
The primary mission of Villanova’s Digital Library is accomplished through
the ongoing development, maintenance, and preservation of digital
collections and online digital library resources. These include materials
such as medieval manuscripts, letters, typescripts, books, photographs,
maps, sheet music, posters and broadsides, newspapers.
Interns will work a 15 hour work week, with flexible work scheduling.
During the course of the internship, an intern will follow a project
through the development life cycle and will acquire and enhance digital
project management skills. Activities may include image preparation and
quality control, metadata creation (possibly including text encoding),
transcription, scanning, web site development, student supervision,
computer programming, and interface evaluation. In addition, the intern
will have the opportunity to assist in digital preservation activities.
• $15/per hour
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Participates in the development of metadata by following project-specific
guidelines and procedures and by adhering to established national and local
standards.
*Maintains quality control and project goals by reviewing work, site
proofing, monitoring of OCR, SGML and XML output, and record editing and
updating as necessary.
*Assists in development of supplemental contextual materials for project.
*Maintains statistical records of production by monitoring the material
flowing through the unit and resolving work-flow problems.
*Maintains flexibility and awareness of changes in department by assuming
other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
*Enhances database quality and searchability by collaborating with staff
on database design issues.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Interest in digitization in cultural heritage settings; Ability to perform
diverse and complex tasks with accuracy and attention to detail; Ability to
exercise independent judgment; Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships; Ability to work successfully in a
production-oriented environment; Ability to direct the work of others; Good
written and oral communication skills; Working knowledge of historical
research methodology and experience with standard bibliographic tools;
Familiarity with digital projects preferred. College degree with background
in humanities or social sciences preferred. Current graduate students in a
library science, archival studies/public history, museum studies, or
computer or information science program are encouraged to apply.
Creativity required.
To apply, please complete a full application at:
https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/4547
Contact information:
Michael Foight, Special Collections and Digital Library Coordinator,
Falvey Memorial Library, Villanova University, Villanova PA, 19085.
michael.foight(a)villanova.edu
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