Parent Institution Name
Address
111 Cummington Mall
Suite B50
Boston, MA 02215
Suite B50
Boston, MA 02215
Supervisor Email
Project Details
Overview: Boston University Libraries is excited to offer a unique fieldwork experience opportunity for Simmons SLIS students in the Cultural Heritage Informatics program. This opportunity provides hands-on experience in various digital initiatives and projects that cover the entire digital asset management lifecycle, allowing students to gain valuable skills and insights into the world of academic librarianship.
Programs and Initiatives: Participants will have the opportunity to job shadow and work on several key projects and initiatives within the Digital Ventures department, including:
1. Scholarly Publishing & Institutional Repository Services: Assist with services to expand the global reach of BU scholarship and gain hands-on experience using a DSpace institutional repository, OpenBU.
2. Programmatic Digitization Projects: Contribute to various digitization projects that support the access and preservation of BU's archives and special collections. Students will also gain experience with Modern Islandora through our BU Digital Library, which offers public access to digitized primary source materials from BU’s archives and special collections.
3. Digital Preservation: Contribute to the planning of digital preservation efforts to ensure the longevity and accessibility of BU Libraries’ digital assets.
Responsibilities:
· Collaborate with library staff on digitization and scholarly communications projects.
· Assist in the creation and management of digital collections while also learning about ArchivesSpace, Islandora, and DSpace.
· Participate in workshops and training sessions related to digital library ecosystems.
· Support the development of workflows for digitization and digital preservation.
Benefits:
· Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic academic library setting.
· Develop skills in digitization, digital preservation, and scholarly communications.
· Network with professionals in the field of academic librarianship.
· Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced library staff.
Join us at Boston University Libraries and be part of our digital initiatives that enhance access to BU’s scholarly and special collections materials!
Programs and Initiatives: Participants will have the opportunity to job shadow and work on several key projects and initiatives within the Digital Ventures department, including:
1. Scholarly Publishing & Institutional Repository Services: Assist with services to expand the global reach of BU scholarship and gain hands-on experience using a DSpace institutional repository, OpenBU.
2. Programmatic Digitization Projects: Contribute to various digitization projects that support the access and preservation of BU's archives and special collections. Students will also gain experience with Modern Islandora through our BU Digital Library, which offers public access to digitized primary source materials from BU’s archives and special collections.
3. Digital Preservation: Contribute to the planning of digital preservation efforts to ensure the longevity and accessibility of BU Libraries’ digital assets.
Responsibilities:
· Collaborate with library staff on digitization and scholarly communications projects.
· Assist in the creation and management of digital collections while also learning about ArchivesSpace, Islandora, and DSpace.
· Participate in workshops and training sessions related to digital library ecosystems.
· Support the development of workflows for digitization and digital preservation.
Benefits:
· Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic academic library setting.
· Develop skills in digitization, digital preservation, and scholarly communications.
· Network with professionals in the field of academic librarianship.
· Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced library staff.
Join us at Boston University Libraries and be part of our digital initiatives that enhance access to BU’s scholarly and special collections materials!
Are you willing to complete two evaluations of your students progress through out the course of the semester?
Yes
Requirements
· Current enrollment in Simmons SLIS program and registered in LIS 512 at the time of the fieldwork experience.
· Interest in academic librarianship and digital asset management.
· Strong organizational and communication skills.
· Work in-person at Digital Ventures, independently and as part of a team.
· Interest in academic librarianship and digital asset management.
· Strong organizational and communication skills.
· Work in-person at Digital Ventures, independently and as part of a team.
Supervisor Phone
617-480-4841
How many positions do you have available?
1
Supervisor Name
Amanda Fowler
Assignment
Course Option
LIS 512
Semester
Fall 2025
Department
Boston University Libraries, Digital Ventures
State
MA
Availability
Weekdays between 9am-5pm (especially Mon, Tues, and Thurs)