Thank you for sharing news about the Cultural Sustainability Internship opportunity, which provides a qualified master and doctoral student the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills involving the long-term preservation and accessibility of digital collections. Again, the intent of the internship is to offer hands-on experience with and exposure to 21st-century preservation issues facing cultural heritage institutions with a mission to sustain long-term, durable access to their collections.
The Library of Congress posted the vacancy announcement in USAJOBS six weeks ago to recruit talent for this unique opportunity, and applications will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. tonight. For the link to the vacancy announcement and more information, keep reading.
Eligibility Requirements
· Must be currently enrolled in a degree-granting master or doctoral program
· Must be available to work onsite in Washington, D.C. from June 4 to August 10, 2018
· Must be a U.S. citizen
Qualifications
· Knowledge and experience implementing digital preservation principles, tools, and technologies
· Knowledge and experience with analog and digital media preservation
· Strong organizational skills
· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to different audiences
· Familiarity with metadata standards such as PREMIS, PBCore, and Dublin Core
· Familiarity with basic computer science techniques such as batch processing and scripting
Application Procedure
· Must apply online through USAJOBS via the announcement link available fromhttps://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/488325200
· Must apply before the announcement closes at 11:59 p.m. on February 21, 2018
Regards,
Barrie Howard
Internship and Fellowship Programs
202-707-1830 (Office)
202-253-6126 (Cell)