The NPR library has recently established an internal historical archive.? The archive complements the collection of materials held at the National Public Broadcasting Archives at University of Maryland.?
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***Please note: The Archive internship at NPR are available only to information/library/archive students and recent grads who have completed archival coursework.***
Responsibilities:
Work under the supervision of the NPR Chief Librarian to describe & arrange the newly created NPR Historical Archive including:
- Surveying & appraising incoming or previously received archival materials.
- Processing archival materials using MPLP processing guidelines.
- Writing descriptive finding aids.
Qualifications:
- Ability to balance attention to detail and accuracy with an understanding of “the big picture.”
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively according to the demands of a project.
- Ability to establish rapport quickly and easily with colleagues and clients.
- Experience handling deadline pressure and establishing priority among competing demands.
- Archival knowledge combining educational and hands on experience.
- Familiarity with MPLP, DACS & EAD.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with writing & encoding finding aids for online publishing.
- Knowledge of digital & analog file formats.
- Experience with writing or editing archival policy.
- Experience with digital & analog audio preservation.