What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architecture Archives Intern - UEIS Division position at Carnegie Mellon University?
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The UEIS division at Carnegie Mellon University encompasses University Libraries, the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, the Entertainment Technology Center, the Integrated Design, Arts and Technology program, and the University Sustainability Initiative. We are seeking an Architecture Archive Intern to assist the Distinctive Collections team with the processing and arranging of physical and digitized materials for the Carnegie Mellon University Architecture Archives (CMUAA). The primary task will be to aid in the migration of the existing online database to ArchivesSpace. The position will also offer opportunities to oversee research access to the collections—preparing materials for viewing and ensuring appropriate handling of the materials by users.
Core Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.
At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.
Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
Non-CMU Students
Position Type
Intern (Fixed Term)
Full Time/Part time
Part time
Pay Basis
Hourly
More Information:
The UEIS division at Carnegie Mellon University encompasses University Libraries, the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, the Entertainment Technology Center, the Integrated Design, Arts and Technology program, and the University Sustainability Initiative. We are seeking an Architecture Archive Intern to assist the Distinctive Collections team with the processing and arranging of physical and digitized materials for the Carnegie Mellon University Architecture Archives (CMUAA). The primary task will be to aid in the migration of the existing online database to ArchivesSpace. The position will also offer opportunities to oversee research access to the collections—preparing materials for viewing and ensuring appropriate handling of the materials by users.
Core Responsibilities:
- Assist with the migration of the existing database to the application ArchivesSpace. This will require preparing and cleaning the data prior to migration, then testing and checking the data afterwards.
- Help to process and catalog new materials to the Architecture Archives including architectural drawings, documentation, and born-digital materials in line with established policies and guidelines.
- Prepare and re-house materials for researchers to view in the reading room and oversee their use to ensure the preservation and integrity of the collection.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.
At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.
Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
Non-CMU Students
Position Type
Intern (Fixed Term)
Full Time/Part time
Part time
Pay Basis
Hourly
More Information:
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