[SOA] Internship Opportunity: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum Library and Archives

[Emily Gainer]

Sharing an internship opportunity:

Institution: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum Library and Archives
Internship Description: The Archives Intern will be in a unique position to gain insight and practical experience within the field of archives and records management. The Intern will be assigned specific projects related to archival processing, digitization, metadata, digital asset management, institutional records retention, and more under the direction and mentorship of the Rock Hall's archivists.

TASKS & DUTIES

*         Paging and curating content for research, digitization, and Reading Room appointments

  *   Rehousing, inventorying, and documenting incoming acquisitions
  *   Digitization for preservation and access
  *   Arrangement and description of new and legacy collections
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

  *   Understanding of archival arrangement and description or collection development as appropriate; experience preferred
  *   Knowledge of or interest in legacy audiovisual formats
  *   Familiarity with the IPTC metadata standard or other metadata standards
  *   Attention to detail and good organizational skills
  *   Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  *   Proficiency in computer skills with a focus on databases and Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, SharePoint and Teams
  *   Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  *   Flexibility to adjust to changing demands
  *   Historical knowledge of rock & roll and related genres strongly preferred
  *   Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for a couple hours at a time
 Preferred Experiences

  *   Experience with collections management software preferred - Axiell Collections or Adlib is a plus.
  *   Library catalog navigation, Boolean operator searching.
  *   Adobe Photoshop/Bridge/Premier and/or Capture One.
Additional Information: Intern applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate program.
Contact Email: Internships | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (rockhall.com)<https://www.rockhall.com/internships>
Availability: May 29 through August 16 or later depending on the internship
Paid: Yes
On-Going Program: Yes



See more internship and volunteer opportunities<https://ohioarchivists.org/committees/membership-awards/available_internships/> on the Society of Ohio Archivists website.
Emily R. Gainer & Jane Wildermuth, SOA Marketing & Communications Committee co-chairs
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