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By gsliscomm, June 25, 2012 4:49 pm

Job Type:
Volunteer

Digital Image Resources (DIR) is a division of the Department of Intellectual Property which photographs, houses and maintains the Museum’s photographic archive collection including documentary photography in both analog and digital formats of objects, events, galleries, and people relating to the Museum.

DIR’s goal is to convey the MFA collection to the public through visual documentation and the authorized use of text and images for the purposes of reproduction and distribution while protecting the integrity of the MFA’s intellectual property. Digital Image Resources works closely with the Photography Studio and Visual Archives to insure the quality and integrity of all photographic materials.

Responsibilities:
• Scan a variety of photographic materials – color and black-and-white, negatives, transparencies and prints for addition to the museum’s digital archive
• Correct color and density of originals when necessary
• Assisting with projects as needed

Qualifications:
• Must be attentive to detail and accuracy
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be familiar with Macintosh OS
• Must have good Photoshop skills
• Previous scanning experience is a distinct plus
• Commit to consistent schedule of a minimum of 10 hours/two days per week, for at least six months

Period:
Summer – Fall 2012 (Flexible Timing)

Sub-Department:
Digital Image Resources
Hours:
10-14 hours per week for at least six months

Schedule:
Flexible within M-F, 9a-5p parameters for at least six months

Those interested may submit their application online at
http://www.mfa.org/employment/volunteer/apply or contact Digital Archivist Kate Monea at
kmonea@mfa.org.

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By gsliscomm, April 23, 2012 3:42 pm

Position Title: Librarian/Archivist
Position Type: Intern
Division: Arts and Education
Department: Library and Archives
Reports to: Library Director
Date Approved: 4/16/2012

Position Summary:
• The librarian/archivist intern will work with librarians on the arrangement and description of selected unique collections of papers and record groups such as 19th century artists’ manuscripts. The intern will assist in developing descriptive tools and systems that provide both control of and access to collections, and create discovery options such as finding aids and collection guides for the materials. The intern will also take part on a team to begin digitizing and storing selected materials.
• The intern will be evaluated by the Library Director at the completion of the internship. Assessment will be based on the position summary and any requirements of the intern’s affiliation.

Areas of Support:
• Assess Crystal Bridges’ manuscripts and archives and create a descriptive spreadsheet of the holdings; grouping based on archival standards of provenance and original order.
• Prioritize collections to be described based on scholarly need.
• Develop descriptive finding aids and collection guides for priority collections.
• Research online availability of priority collections and prioritize collections to be digitized.
• Digitize and properly store identified priority materials.

Position Requirements:
• MLS student or graduate, or graduate/student of related program.
• Archival courses or experience working with archives or special collections.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to contributing to an invigorating museum team and enhancing library services through a solid work ethic.
• Digital experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical demands: In the work environment described below, position requires work at a desk and utilizing a computer and a telephone for prolonged periods of time and good eye/hand coordination, bending and stretching for filing, and physical stamina to life a minimum of 25 pounds to a height of at least three feet for art materials storage and preparation and as appropriate for the demands of the division office. Visual acuity to review written materials is required for this job.
• Work environment: Work will be performed in an office environment, museum spaces, and in communities served. The noise level in the Museum work environment is usually low to moderate.

Please visit Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Careers and Internships at http://crystalbridges.org/Careers-and-Internships

To be considered for candidacy for this internship, submit cover letter and resume online or to Human Resources, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR 72712-1169. If submitting by mail, please reference Library Archivist Intern position opening. No phone calls please.

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By gsliscomm, April 17, 2012 11:17 am

Audio-Visual Cataloguing at the Anacostia Community Museum
Audio-Visual Archivist: Statement of Work
COTR: Joshua Gorman, Collections Manager

1. Introduction
The Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum (ACM) aspires to
make its rich collection of audio-visual materials accessible and
usable over the next two years. ACM seeks the services of a
contractor to provide audio-visual archival services, which includes
processing and cataloguing all audio-visual archival materials in the
ACM archives. In this temporary position, an AV Archivist will process
AV materials in order to describe and catalogue at collection-, then
item- levels. The contractor will help develop workflows for
processing and cataloguing as well as recommend systems for
prioritizing materials for digitization. This contractor will also develop
workflows and procedures facilitating the inclusion of born digital
audio-visual materials into ACM’s archives to be similarly catalogued.
The contractor shall work on-site at the ACM, 1901 Fort Place
Southeast, Washington, D.C.20020. The contractor is not an
employee of the Smithsonian Institution.

2. Background
The Anacostia Community Museum envisions itself as the site at which
collections, research, exhibitions and programs will describe,
document and interpret the impact of historical and contemporary
events on contemporary urban communities. Collections are
fundamental to this vision and serve as the intellectual basis for
mission-driven activities. As such, promoting best practices in
collections care is critical to the ACM’s ability to fulfill its mission.
This project seeks to bring best practices in Audio-Visual archives to
the ACM and to develop workflows and procedures so that incoming
assets can be similarly catalogued and made accessible. The effective
translation and detailed cataloguing of these collections will expand
the discoverability of collections facilitating their use both by scholars
as well as community members and activists seeking to enrich
research and advocacy using collections they can find (through better
description and metadata) and access (through enhanced digitization).
Beyond describing, processing and cataloguing analog AV assets, this
project proposes to identify and prepare existing digital assets for
management and cataloguing using collections management tools
including Horizon, Artesia’s DAMS and Archivist’s Toolkit. Born digital
audio and video assets represent the overwhelming majority of
research assets being contributed to the ACM archives. By
establishing the technical best practices and standards to understand
and manage existing AV archival assets, we seek a plan for including
new assets into the collection and utilizing emergent digital tools for
expanding meaning of and access to collections.

3. Scope of Work
Work will commence on or after 1 May, 2012 and will finish no later
than 31 July, 2013. The contractor shall perform the following
within 2000 hours to complete description and cataloguing of
Audio-Visual Archival Materials.

a. Precisely identify AV Archival Collections.
b. Determine and summarize object provenance.
c. Adhere to best practices and prevailing standards in the
description and cataloguing of AV collections.
d. Create inventories, catalogue records and finding aids for
AV collections.
e. Use digital collections management tools provided by the
ACM.
f. Advise on the development of workflows and procedures
for digitization of AV collections.
g. Advise on the development of plans for the integration of
born digital AV collections into Archive.
h. Work cooperatively with ACM staff and other contractors
and vendors to ensure that all elements of describing and
cataloguing AV archival materials is completed efficiently
and completely.

4. ACM Provided Documents and Materials
a. Existing inventories and descriptions of AV Archival
collections.
b. ACM Collections Management Policy and ACM Archives
Procedural manual.
c. ACM Office of Curatorial Affairs, Collections
Documentation Standards.
d. Archival materials for effective handling and storage of
materials.

5. Contractor Provided Documents and Materials
a. The contractor is to provide all necessary labor to
complete the requirements as outlined in the SOW.

6. Period of Performance
a. The contractor shall perform all work between the hours
of 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday. The work shall
proceed upon the completion of a signed purchase order,
not commencing before 1 May 2012 and finishing no later
than 31 July 2013. Work will be scheduled for a
contiguous time period not to exceed 50 weeks. Weeks
are defined as five (5) business days. Final schedule for
completion of work to be determined with COTR and SI
designate after contract award for specified number of
hours and objects to be processed.

7. Place of Performance
a. All processing work shall occur at SI ACM’s collections
storage facility,
1901 Fort Place Southeast, Washington D.C., DC 20020.

8. Schedule of Deliverables
As applicable during contract period:
a. First Status Report due 15 days after contract start.
b. Status Report due monthly after contract start.
c. Mid-term Report due 1 October 2012.
d. Final Status Report due final day of contract

9. Performance Standards
a. All collections shall be handled with care and attention
during all processes that maintains the condition of the
item’s integrity.
b. Contractor shall follow professional best practices and
Smithsonian policies and procedures regarding handling
and preservation of objects as well as maintaining the
privacy of individuals described in collections.
c. All work shall be completed within the timeframe outlined
above.
d. Any concerns or questions shall be brought to the
attention of the COTR or his designate.
Interested parties should submit an application by close-of-business
Monday 30 April 2012 to gormanj@si.edu.

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By gsliscomm, April 10, 2012 9:21 am

PT, paid summer internship

Glenstone is a place that seamlessly integrates art, architecture, and landscape into a serene and contemplative environment to form a unique connection between art and visitor. It expresses the personal vision of its founders by assembling and presenting post–World War II art of the highest quality in a series of refined architectural and outdoor spaces. These settings exist to exhibit works of art—created from 1945 through the lifetime of Glenstone’s founders—that represent the greatest historical shifts in how art is seen and experienced.

Glenstone is located in Potomac, Maryland, outside the nation’s capital. Glenstone has embarked on a major expansion over the next few years with the construction of a new exhibition facility that will present the extensive collection of the founders and further their mission.

Glenstone offers internship experiences to prepare Masters of Library, Archives and Information Science students (MLS) for careers in museum libraries and archives in the 21st century.

The Digital Projects internship provides the opportunity for MLS students to work in support of the Glenstone Registrar and Library and Archives staff with digitization initiatives, used to increase access to collections through new media through the creation of electronic surrogates, while gaining practical field experience in a Museum Library and Archives setting.

This position is a part-time summer position that comes with a stipend. Employment can begin as soon as May. Interns must schedule their work Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The Digital Projects Intern will work under the supervision of the Registrar and guidance of the Assistant Archivist.

The Digital Projects Intern will be responsible for scanning registrar files in support of the museum staff, to include following best practices for digital imaging, file-naming, file migration, processing archival records, archival storage of electronic files, and other activities as assigned.

Major duties include scanning records and images with a flatbed scanner and a sheet-fed scanner; exercising quality control over digital files, including adjusting scans for contrast, sharpness, and/or color fidelity; naming digital files in accord with the registrar’s file-naming conventions; separating and organizing scanned files; entering and editing metadata; preparing technical and administrative documentation; and performing re-processing of paper and digital files, as well as other duties as assigned.

The preferred candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- MLS Graduate student in archives, records management and/ or information management with a demonstrated interest in digital imaging and visual arts and art history
- Knowledge of digitization standards and best practices and with procedures and guidelines regarding proper archival document handling
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain
confidentiality
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong computer skills and software knowledge;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and in using Adobe Proficiency in using Photoshop for basic photograph editing
- Facility with visual acuity and with exercising quality control over files, including adjusting scans for contrast, sharpness, and/or color fidelity
- Ability to self-direct tasks and ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines
- Ability to set up, calibrate, and trouble-shoot scanning equipment
- Knowledge of basic metadata development
- Strong service orientation and interpersonal skills

To apply: Send a cover letter along with resume (including full contact information and e-mail address), 3 professional references, and academic transcripts to Rebecca Bruner, Assistant Archivist, at rebecca@glenstone.org

The application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Parking is provided. Glenstone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Institution.

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By gsliscomm, April 10, 2012 9:01 am

For the full ad, please go to: http://thewalters.org/about/jobs/jobdetails.aspx?jd=153

The Walters Art Museum, a fine arts museum of international stature with comprehensive collections ranging from Ancient Egypt to Faberge, seeks a creative and enthusiastic, service-oriented professional for the position of Archivist/Librarian. The Walters art library holds approximately 120,000 volumes related to the art collections of the museum including monographs, periodicals, and other materials in European and Asian languages. Under the direction of the Chief Curator, the successful candidate will manage the archives and library in accordance with the Walters Library accessioning and weeding policies and will develop an archives preservation, organization, and growth strategy to manage a growing body of materials related to the founding and operation of the institution.

Responsibilities:
* Administering and overseeing the archives and library facilities by ensuring preservation, security, and accessibility, developing and implementing disaster planning and recovery policies, supervising volunteers and interns, developing and maintaining departmental budgets, coordinating digital imaging activities, and performing other administrative duties as assigned.
* Creating an archives development policy and implementing an archival records managements program (according to archival standards), cataloguing (using LCC), and developing and implementing a conservation plan according to library and conservation standards.
* Providing full library reference access, technical, and outreach services by conducting tours/orientations, processing interlibrary loan requests, conducting library and bibliographic instruction programs, developing strategies for implementing new technologies, and maintaining the library and archives databases.
* Working closely with the Chief Curator, cultivating prospective donors and supporters of the library and archives.
* Working closely with Development grant writers, seeking federal and private grant monies and tracking the use and matching of awarded library and/or archives grants.
* Performing other duties and assigned.

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By gsliscomm, April 10, 2012 8:56 am

For full ad, please go to: http://www.moma.org/about/jobs

Assistant Archivist (two-year, grant funded)
Museum Archives

Assists in the daily operations of reference activities in the Museum Archives department, including responding to correspondence, e-mail, and telephone requests; conducting reference interviews; and overseeing on-site researchers. Processes loans, determines availability of objects and their insurance values, handles all correspondence, completes all loan forms, and works with Conservation and Registrar departments when necessary. Reviews and responds to applications to publish materials in the Museum Archives. Conducts research on subjects in support of specific Museum projects, e.g., for lectures, remarks, press requests, exhibition research, and website development. Assists in vetting files for confidential information before they are made available to the public. Assists in maintenance of user log. Reports to The Rona Roob Senior Museum Archivist.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in art history with an emphasis on modern art, master’s degree preferred, and two years relevant work experience with a minimum of one year in an archival facility or equivalent. Demonstrated knowledge of 20th-century art, art historical reference sources, and other related research material. Reading knowledge of French or German. Solid computer (MS office) and verbal and writing skills. Ability to lift heavy boxes.

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By gsliscomm, April 3, 2012 9:27 am

Duties & Responsibilities
Reports to Director of Collections. Develops and implements procedures to increase preservation and access to the collections. Proposes and manages digital initiatives and manages digital archive. Manages and carries out the day-to-day activities in the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology’s Archives Department including working with staff and researchers to access the archival photographic and paper collections.

Proposes and manages digitization projects. Is responsible for the creation, maintenance and accuracy of information in the museum’s collections database. Manages and carries out the cataloging, safe movement and storage of the archival collections. Writes, implements and supports grant proposals and other sponsored research. Designs and implements new tools to improve access for the collections. Serves as a source of specialized information regarding the archival collections for the museum staff and researchers. Ensures compliance with museum collection management policies. Works with researchers and staff to provide access to the collections. Oversees Peabody Museum records management process. In consultation with the supervisor, sets departmental priorities, goals and objectives. Manages 1-2 staff members along with students, interns and volunteers. Management responsibilities include building and developing a diverse and effective team; planning and delegating work effectively; communicating and monitoring performance expectations; motivating and developing direct reports; and ensuring compliance with Harvard and FAS policies and procedures. Performs other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5+ years of museum or archives experience required.

Additional Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in specialty area preferred. MLS from ALA accredited Library Information Science program preferred.

Sponsored research experience preferred. Demonstrated supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of issues related to intellectual property rights preferred.

To Apply
http://www.employment.harvard.edu/ Req. #26325BR

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By gsliscomm, March 26, 2012 4:09 pm

The Bennington Museum is pleased to offer the following paid internship for 2012:

Position: Archives Assistant
Starting date: May 2012 (date negotiable)
Duration: 4 months
Stipend: $6,300

The Bennington Museum’s archival and rare book collections reflect the museum?s focus on Vermont and Bennington area history and culture and include local business papers, family collections, documents related to local artists and military papers relating to the Battle of Bennington, Vermont militia and local men and women who served in the armed forces. Although the museum has been collecting archival material since its creation in 1928, it has never had a professional archivist on staff. Most pieces and collections are cataloged as objects, and many are not cataloged at all. The archives assistant will assist in an ongoing inventory and cataloging project of the museum’s archival collections.

JOB DESCRIPTION & DUTIES:
Working closely with the Collections Manager, the Archives Assistant will catalog the museum?s archival collections in keeping with the professional principles of provenance and in accordance with accepted professional standards.

- Create basic catalog records for archival collections at the collection level using PastPerfect Museum Software
- Research donor and accession records when necessary to match up unlabeled papers with their proper accession number
- Implement minimal preventative conservation measures and identify materials needing professional conservation or extensive rehousing
- Identify significant archival collections for future full processing

SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of archival best practices standards
- Extremely organized and detailed, consistent and reliable
- Proficient computer skills
- Familiarity with history of the Northeastern United States, with a working knowledge of Vermont history and Bennington preferred
- Good communication skills
- Strong research and analytic skills

Preference given to students currently enrolled in, or who have recently completed, a graduate degree program.

Please send cover letter, resume and three references to the address below by April 6, 2012. Please call or email with any questions.

Callie Stewart
Collections Manager
Bennington Museum
75 Main St.
Bennington, VT 05201

cstewart@benningtonmuseum.org

(802) 447-1571 ext. 214

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By gsliscomm, March 19, 2012 3:58 pm

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum seeks an intern to work in its collections
department full-time for approximately 12 weeks on a project to catalog
and make digitally available an important collection of historical
images, the Captain Edward Carus Collection donated by Henry N.
Barkhausen. Upon the conclusion of the internship period, the museum
expects to be poised to make the remainder of the collection publicly
available on the internet.

The Collections Intern needs to have the following skills:
* Excellent writing skills
* Good organizational skills
* Ability to properly handle and manage historic photographic
materials
* Familiarity with digitization standards
* Excellent cataloging skills
* Knowledge of the historical significance of late 19th and early
20th century photographic materials
* Experience using PastPerfect is preferred
* Some previous experience in museums, archives, libraries or a
related field is a plus, possibly including but not limited to:
cataloging, digital imaging, metadata creation

The successful candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and
able to work both as a team and independently. Preference will be given
to candidates who express a desire to pursue a career in museums,
archives, or a related field, and who are enrolled in a related academic
program.

Compensation will be $12/hour. The internship period will run from
approximately June to August 2012. Start date and schedule are
negotiable.

Please send cover letter, resume, and references by April 6, 2012 to:
Caitlin Clyne, Wisconsin Maritime Museum, 75 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc,
WI 54220; or via email to cclyne@wisconsinmaritime.org.

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By gsliscomm, February 27, 2012 4:34 pm

The Museum of Science Internship Program hosts over 250 interns each year throughout Fall, Spring & Summer semesters in a variety of departments. Our goal is to provide exceptional work-learn experiences: interns gain essential professional skills while assisting with the Mission and operation of the Museum through meaningful, authentic projects and tasks.

We have many positions open this Summer (May/June-August)
- Informal Science Education (biology, cognitive science, robotics, engineering and more!)
- Museum administration (marketing, accounting, fundraising, human resources, plus other departments!)
- Visit our posting site for details: www.mos.org (click “internships” under “Quick Links”)

Also, check out our FAQ: http://www.mos.org/visitor_info/about_the_museum/internships

Intern benefits include free parking in the Museum garage, proximity to the Green Line, free admission, discounts in the Museum store and café, free admission to other museums and much more!

To Apply:
Be sure to view our up-to-date available positions on www.mos.org. We offer both paid and unpaid internships, based on programmatic and departmental funding availability. We remove positions from the site as they fill.

To apply for a specific position, send an email to interncoordinator@mos.org with the following:

• The exact internship position title in the subject line (check www.mos.org for open positions)
• A cover letter detailing your interest in and relevant experience related to a specific internship position.
• A resume that includes contact information for three references.

The Museum of Science seeks to recruit, hire, develop, promote, and retain individuals from racially and culturally diverse backgrounds and persons with disabilities. We strive to create and sustain a more affirming environment for all staff, interns, volunteers, trustees and overseers. We value expertise gained at the Museum and encourage professional development and career growth. The Museum of Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer.