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*Internship Opportunity at Peace Corps * *50**th** Anniversary Digital Library Project* Peace Corps is developing a digital library of historical materials to honor its 50th Anniversary in 2011. The digital library will include stories and photos from Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) as well as agency-produced documents, photos and multimedia clips. The digital library project, located in the Office of Communications, seeks an intern to assist with: - Reviewing incoming online submissions from RPCVs to ensure that they comply with our collection policy - Cataloging materials in all formats using the ContentDM administrative module - Selecting and scanning materials for inclusion in the digital library (may involve some work on-site at the National Archives in College Park) - Outreach efforts to promote the digital library - End user training for agency staff - Development of project documentation, training guides, etc… *Required Skills:* - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Conscientious and attentive to detail - Able to work independently with ongoing guidance and oversight - Understanding of cataloging principles and standard practices *Additional Desired Skills:* - Interest in international development and the service-oriented mission of the Peace Corps - Some experience with archival research/archives policies and procedures This is an unpaid internship, with flexible hours, available beginning January 2009. Peace Corps is located in downtown DC, convenient to the Farragut metro stations (red, blue and orange lines). Please note that you will be required to complete a security background check and attend a brief orientation by Peace Corps' Office of Safety and Security before beginning the internship. We would be happy to work with you to apply this experience toward internship/practicum credit hours. Interested? Please send a resume and cover letter to Stacia Clifton * [log in to unmask]* <[log in to unmask]> by *November 1*. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Faget, Nancy <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 1:55 PM Subject: [FAFLRT] Practicum at Peace Corps --- reply by 1 November To: [log in to unmask] Let me draw your attention to this unique opportunity. Feel free to contact Stacia for more information at: Stacia Clifton Peace Corps Office of Communications 1111 20th St. NW., Washington, D.C. 20526 202.692.2214 [log in to unmask]