About the role
Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Metadata creation
- Scanning of textual documents
- Processing of small textual collections
Professional Development Opportunities:
- Learn how to digitize textual documents
- Create metadata using NARA and international standards
- Learn basic archival processing
Work Environment:
- The work will take place in the AV lab
- Work conditions will include working at a computer and using a document scanner and computer storage drives
- Interns will have regular access to a shared NARA computer workstation
Education & Qualifications Requirements:
- Educational Level/Program:
- Current or former bachelor's degree or graduate student
- Degree program in history, museum studies, library science, or a related field
- Qualifications:
- Can work independently and effectively
- Can work collaboratively as part of a team
- Attention to detail
Schedule:
- Internship Date Option: 6/8/2026 through 8/14/2026
- Weekly Schedule: 10 hours per week
Area(s) of Interest: Archival Processing, Digitizing Archival Materials