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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