James Leland Dirks Jr. Library Preservation Intern
Department: |
Preservation Services (Suzzallo/Allen Library) |
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Job Title: |
James Leland Dirks Jr. Library Preservation Intern |
Date Posted: |
September 07, 2023 |
Closing Date: |
September 25, 2023 |
Number Available: |
1 |
Rate: |
$19.06 per hour |
Start Date: | October 9, 2023. |
Hours: |
8-12 hours per week. Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Duties and activities: |
The University of Washington Libraries is offering an internship for a UW iSchool student with an interest in preservation. Throughout the 2023-24 school year, the intern will have the opportunity to develop a range of preservation skills and work alongside Preservation staff. While the focus of the internship is on the practical application of preservation strategies, staff also work with the applicant to ensure they have a foundational theoretical understanding of preservation in an academic library setting. Through selected readings and general discussion, the applicant will develop an in-depth understanding of the complex issues associated with the preservation of library materials. The intern will participate in a number of preservation activities including:
A portion of the intern's time will be reserved for an independent project to gain real-world experience with a Preservation issue that is of interest. The intern will also give a summary presentation to library staff at the conclusion of the internship. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups in the field of preservation are encouraged to apply. |
Required Qualifications: |
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Desired Qualifications: |
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Additional information: | More information about the James Leland Dirks Jr. internship, and the UW Libraries Preservation Services department is available online. |
Application Process: |
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For additional information or assistance with the application process, please contact the Employment Services Manager, UW Libraries:
Erik Dahl
206-685-1820
eadahl@uw.edu