Museum Digital Archive Intern
Chemical Heritage Foundation
Philadelphia

The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) is offering a 12-week paid internship
with the museum's digital archive team during the summer of 2015 The candidate
will have the opportunity to gain experience in a digital archive, as well as
collections management of CHF's collections of scientific artifacts and fine
art. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  * Work with the Collections Manager and Registrar on a survey of the museum's existing digital assets in preparation of a new digitization initiative
  * Catalog artifacts found in collections backlog.
  * Assist as needed in other aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Museum Group.
Qualifications

  * Currently enrolled or recently completed study in a graduate program, majoring in library science, digital humanities, museum studies, archives, or a related field.
  * Working knowledge of databases and/or collection management systems, preferably Past Perfect and Microsoft Access.
  * Interest in working with museum collections, particularly objects.
  * Knowledge of proper artifact handling techniques is preferred.
  * Solid knowledge of archives, public history or museum work.
  * Strong written communications and organizational skills.
  * Ability to successfully work independently.
  * Ability to lift and carry at least 40 pounds.



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