Parent Institution Name
Address
89 Brattle St. Cambridge MA 02138
Supervisor Email
Project Details
Under the supervision of Lesley University Archivist, the SLIS student will assist in the organization, preservation, and digitization of archival materials, with a focus on Lesley’s audio-visual collection
Key Responsibilities:
1. Archival Processing and Preservation
• Assist in the arrangement, description, and cataloging of archival collections.
• Prepare finding aids and inventories for archival materials.
• Perform basic preservation tasks, such as rehousing materials in acid-free folders and boxes.
• Assist in identifying and addressing preservation needs of fragile or damaged items.
2. Digitization:
• Scan and digitize photographs, documents, and other archival items.
• Develop a workflow and digitize audio-visual materials
• Assist in the development of metadata for digital collections.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Archival Processing and Preservation
• Assist in the arrangement, description, and cataloging of archival collections.
• Prepare finding aids and inventories for archival materials.
• Perform basic preservation tasks, such as rehousing materials in acid-free folders and boxes.
• Assist in identifying and addressing preservation needs of fragile or damaged items.
2. Digitization:
• Scan and digitize photographs, documents, and other archival items.
• Develop a workflow and digitize audio-visual materials
• Assist in the development of metadata for digital collections.
Are you willing to complete two evaluations of your students progress through out the course of the semester?
Yes
Requirements
• Strong interest in history, library science, information management, or related fields.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, such as scanning and data entry, for extended periods.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, such as scanning and data entry, for extended periods.
Supervisor Phone
626-202-5850
How many positions do you have available?
1
Supervisor Name
Azadeh Tajpour
Assignment
Course Option
LIS 438
Semester
Spring 2025
Department
Archive
State
MA