Digitization Intern

• The Motown Historical Museum seeks an undergrad or graduate student to assist with the digitization of born-analog materials and the management of digitized and born-digital materials. The intern will work within the Archives & Collections Department and report to the Digital Preservation Specialist.

• →Essential Functions:

-            Digitization: Imaging flat materials (photos, documents, publication, other archival materials) using a flatbed scanner and 3D objects utilizing a DSLR camera. Along with imaging, this includes some light photo editing using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.

-            Preservation: Creation of Preservation files for long-term digital preservation and Access files for general reference use.

-            Object handling: assisting the team with moving museum objects.

-            Data input: Inputting data into databases and collection management systems (AirTable and Qi).

• Minimum Qualifications:

-            Current student or recent graduate majoring in archival studies, library science, history, historic preservation, museum studies, anthropology, or another related field.

-            Interest in archives, museums, and digital preservation

-            Strong written and verbal communication skills

-            Willingness to learn new computer applications (Qi, AirTable, Adobe, Epson Scan, etc)

-            Ability to work independently or with others

-            Excellent attention to detail

-            Knowledge of FADGI standards and other archival preservation practices

-            Coursework in archives and collections management

-            Experience with Adobe Create Suite or other photo editing software

-            Experience with photography and digitization equipment

-            Familiarity with archival collection management systems such as PastPerfect, ArchiveSpace, CollectionsSpace, CatalogIt, Qi

This internship is open to current undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates.

-            Resume / CV

-            One-page cover letter outlining your career aspirations and how this position will help you achieve these. 

Duration: 125 hours over a 6-week period

Pay: $2000