Paid Intern – Digital Collections

Salt Lake City, UT, United States (On-site)

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The LDS Church History Library is seeking a candidate for a year long, part-time (28 hours per week during regular business hours) paid internship opportunity, working with archivists in reviewing and preparing historical records for online publication. This internship is an opportunity to work with a fun, energetic, and dedicated team and to gain work experience to enter the archival and historical field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist volunteers (missionaries) in the review of manuscript collections for sacred, private, and confidential information in preparation for online publication.
  • Prepare assignments and audit the work of volunteers
  • Mentor and train volunteers in various tasks, including basic computer skills
• Review manuscript collections for sacred, private, and confidential information in preparation for online publication
• Learn and apply department record access policies
• Update and correct catalog entries and collection registers
• Assist in managing a high-volume workflow
• Participate in directed readings in Church history and professional literature related to archives and manuscripts

Incumbent will work under the direction of the Access Services team lead in the Archives and Area Support Division of the Church History Department.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in history or allied field
• Bilingual preferred
• Knowledge of historiography and sources of LDS Church History
• Ability to read cursive and/or hard to read writing
• Respect for confidentiality
• Experience conducting research and/or working in an archive
• Experience teaching and/or training (in any setting)
• Good communication skills and ability to thrive in a team environment
• Ability to learn new concepts and effectively prioritize tasks
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and Adobe Reader/Pro
• Basic understanding of archival theory and practices
• Willingness to dress and present oneself professionally
• Worthiness Qualification
• Must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter.