Conservation and Archiving of the Records of the Recreation Division

As the Recreation Division embarks on a major long-range strategic plan for the conservation and development of facilities which will benefit the youth and families of Baltimore, a priority is the preservation of documents from the past which may help to inform those decisions.  The collection consists of such materials as newspaper articles, event flyers, photos, and other documents, which have been accumulated over an extended period of 50-70 years. The intern will assist in planning and implementing the process to archive, preserve, and scan the materials into a high resolution format.  Experience and skill in archival processing, paper and photograph conservation techniques, and digitization best practices desirable; especially recommended for advanced undergraduate or graduate students in such fields as library science or museum and historical studies.

URI INTERNSHIP EXPECTATIONS AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

                --Semester internship:  180 hours; 10-12 weeks; 15-18 hours/week

--Most internships are unpaid; paid internships contingent upon funding

                --Academic credit may be applicable; see your academic advisor or internship office.

For priority consideration, apply before April 15 (applications received until positions filled).

For information, contact Dr. Edward Orser, URI Program Manager:  [log in to unmask]

Please submit the following:  (1) a cover letter of interest, addressing your skills and experience relevant to the internship; (2) your resume; (3) the name and e-mail contact information for the faculty academic advisor from whom we will request a reference

Send your application either electronically to [log in to unmask];

Or by mail to URI Internships, Parks & People Foundation, 800 Wyman Park Drive, Suite 010, Baltimore, Md. 21211