Parent Institution Name
Address
Geomuseum 105 24 Oxford St. Cambridge, MA 02143
Supervisor Email
Project Details
The Mineralogical and Geological Museum at Harvard University (MGMH) archives consist of paper records and photographs from historical individuals closely related to the MGMH including curators, faculty, and collectors. Records contain works of the administrative, curatorial, teaching, and research activities of the staff of the museum. The MGMH Archives Project is an initiative to digitize, organize, and preserve the museum's extensive collection of historical records. This project aims to improve the accessibility, findability, and long-term preservation of valuable documents and photographs within the archives. The successful candidate will play a critical role in achieving these goals by digitizing materials, updating the finding aid, and ensuring the secure storage of both physical and digital records.
Are you willing to complete two evaluations of your students progress through out the course of the semester?
Yes
Requirements
1. Familiarity with creating and updating finding aids, including metadata standards and archival description.
2. Knowledge of preservation techniques for both physical and digital records.
3. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
4. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
2. Knowledge of preservation techniques for both physical and digital records.
3. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
4. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
Supervisor Phone
(561) 398-2788
How many positions do you have available?
1
Supervisor Name
Rachel Gnieski
Assignment
Course Option
LIS 438
Semester
Spring 2025
Department
Mineralogical and Geological Museum at Harvard University
State
MA