Unpaid Internships: Hennepin County Library

Position: Special Collections - Archives Internship
Library: Minneapolis Central Library

Opening Date: 3/15/16
Closing Date: 4/29/16
Job Type: Internship

Location: Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Department, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Position: Under staff supervision, process and describe the papers of Lawrence Irvin, a Minneapolis City planner who worked on a number of projects from the 1960s and 70s, including the Gateway redevelopment, Nicollet Mall and Cedar-Riverside housing. Interns will gain experience working with all aspects of archival processing. Some work with digitization is also possible.
This unpaid internship is from June - August 2016, 8-16 hours per week. It can be used for college credit or work experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Processing archival collections or improving descriptions of existing collections.
• Finding aid creation using Archivist's Toolkit.
• Digitization using scanners and/or digital editing software.
• Preservation work using enclosures and other treatments.
• Archival storage development processes including refoldering and labeling.

Best Qualified Candidates will have:

• Currently enrolled in a Master's Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA accredited program or a recent graduate.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Completed coursework in Archival Studies desirable.
• Not completed an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past.

To Apply: Submit a resume, brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship, and contact information for two references to Barb McKenzie.

Barb McKenzie
Hennepin County Library - Ridgedale
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
bamckenzie@hclib.org (preferred)
(612)543-8579
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Position: Special Collections - Digitization Internship
Library: Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central

Special Collections - Digitization Internship
Opening Date: 3/15/16
Closing Date: 4/29/15
Job Type: Internship

Location: Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Department, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Position: Processing and scanning of archival materials in a variety for formats, including photo prints, slide transparencies, film negatives and printed materials. This unpaid internship is from June - August 2016, 8 - 16 hours per week and can be used for college credit or work experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Digitization using scanners and digital editing software.
• Preservation work using enclosures and other treatments.
• Archival storage development processes including refoldering and labeling.

Best Qualified Candidates will have:

• Experience using digital scanning equipment and MS Excel strongly desired.
• Have not completed an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past.

To Apply: Submit a resume, brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship, and contact information for two references to:

Barb McKenzie
Hennepin County Library - Ridgedale
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
bamckenzie@hclib.org (preferred)
(612)543-8579