ARCHIVE INTERNSHIP

IMAGE COLLECTIONS & FIELDWORK ARCHIVES, DUMBARTON OAKS
FALL 2010/SPRING 2011

Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, located in Washington, D.C., is a premier institution of Harvard University, supporting research in Byzantine, Pre-Columbian, and Garden and Landscape Studies. (www.doaks.org). The Image Collections & Fieldwork Archives (ICFA) in Dumbarton Oaks houses one of the most important Byzantine photography collections and fieldwork archives in the world (http://www.doaks.org/library/icfa.html).

DESCRIPTION: The interns will join the curators for one or more semesters in Fall 2010/Spring 2011 to assist with three archival projects:

·                                                                                 Update existing inventories and assess collections’ physical condition for preservation purposes

·         Process and update existing finding aid for the Byzantine Institute of America Papers

·         Process and arrange small photographic collections based on archival standards

The internship program provides hands-on experience with archival processing of manuscripts and photographic collections.  The interns will also be engaged in the discussion of archival issues and practices.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working in archives and/or coursework in archives from an accredited MLIS program
• Previous experience processing archives collections and knowledge of archival practices and standards (preferred but not required)
• Experienced with cataloging and proficiency with spreadsheets and databases
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, planning, analytical, and conceptual skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Sustained focus and patience for repetitive tasks
• Strong interest and/or a concentration in archives management and preservation, History, Art History and Byzantine Studies

COMPENSATION:  Unpaid. Transportation benefits or parking space. Work for credit or practicum can be arranged with the approval of the interns’ advisors. The hours are flexible.

HOW TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, resume or CV, the contact information of two references, and sample finding aids (if available) to Rona Razon, part-time Archivist, at [log in to unmask] or Günder Varinlioğlu, Byzantine Assistant Curator at [log in to unmask]

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Rona Razon, part-time Archivist, at [log in to unmask] or Günder Varinlioğlu, Byzantine Assistant Curator. Phone: 202-339-6448. Email: [log in to unmask]