From: UTKSIS-L <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Kitty UT <[log in to unmask]>
Reply-To: Kitty UT <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 8:44 AM
To: UTKSIS-L <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: [UTKSIS-L] FW: Paid archival internship - for students or recent graduates

Looking for an adventure, and a very unique opportunity to get paid experience in an archival setting? Consider the ACOR internship in Jordan, for spring 2018 or a subsequent semester, or for after you graduate. A few years back, an SIS student living in Amman did a practicum in the ACOR library & archives. See the full description below. -Kitty

Paid Archival Internship Opportunity

International professional internship opportunity for a graduate student or recent graduate in Library and/or Archival Science

About ACOR

The American Center of Oriental Research (ACOR) is an American non-profit overseas research center in Amman, Jordan. Our mission is to promote the study, teaching, and increased knowledge of ancient and modern area studies in Jordan and the surrounding region, particularly related to archaeology and cultural heritage. See www.acorjordan.org for complete details about ACOR and the Amman facility, which includes a library, a hostel for scholars, and research facilities.

About the Opportunity

ACOR was recently awarded a grant by the U.S. Department of Education to digitize and make available to the public a substantial collection of historical photographs of Jordan and the Middle East.  Read more about the ACOR Photographic Archive Project.

We are currently seeking an intern with an interest in photographic archives to join us for the Spring 2018 semester (4 months) in a full-time (35 hours per week), paid internship. Round trip international airfare, accommodation (room and half-board at the ACOR facility in Amman), and a stipend of approximately $280 per week are provided to the qualified candidate.  The successful candidate must secure their own health and emergency evacuation insurance.  

This internship is appropriate for advanced students or recent graduates in library and information science, with a preference for those specializing in archives, museums, or cultural resource management.

ACOR anticipates continuing to offer this internship to one intern per semester for the duration of the project funding, so we are also open to applications for future semesters.  This is an excellent opportunity to gain international experience and to travel and live in a safe environment in the Middle East.

About the Work

Working directly with the project coordinator, the Archival Intern will be responsible for the processing (i.e. describing, cataloging, numbering/filing, digitizing, and physical care and maintenance) of the ACOR photographic collections. The Archival Intern will also oversee the work of one or more archival technicians to ensure appropriate photographic digitization standards are met, and consult regularly with project staff for assistance in describing and cataloging archival material.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and arrange new and existing photo collections according to established project guidelines to prepare them for digitization.
• Weed and curate photographic collections according to established project guidelines.
• Scan, upload, and process images with appropriate metadata in ACOR’s digital collection management system (Starchive by Digital ReLabs). Monitor digitized items for quality control and adherence to digitization standards.
• Administrate Starchive collection management platform, adding new data fields and platform features as necessary, monitoring newly entered data for consistency, and acting as liaison with Digital ReLabs for resolving technical issues with the platform.
• Maintain order and arrangement of the physical collections, ensuring they are properly stored in archival-safe storage boxes, folders, etc. Monitor the condition of the photo archives collections and make recommendations for their preservation.
• Maintain and update the archive’s Instagram feed and contribute photos from the archive to ACOR’s Facebook and other social media sites.
• Each intern will select one of ACOR’s smaller collections to digitize, process, and research for the creation of a digital photo exhibit.
• Work with ACOR staff members in identifying archival materials for use in public exhibitions, lectures, presentations, and other programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• A recent or current graduate student in Library and Information Science, Archives and Records Management, Digital Humanities, Public History or another related degree program
• Coursework in metadata standards, archives and records management, digital curation, digital preservation, and/or digital libraries
• Working knowledge of archival standards and practices, including metadata and digital imaging standards
• Working knowledge of proper care and handling of photos, slides, negatives, and other paper-based materials

Desired Skills

• High level of computer/technical skills, including MS office (particularly Excel), working with collaborative/shared document environments like Google Docs, digital photography apps (Adobe Photoshop and/or Lightroom), and a basic understanding of database administration
• Self-directed and independent, with the ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual team environment (English is the primary language at ACOR).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Knowledge of the geography and history of Jordan and the Middle East is helpful but not required
• Knowledge of Arabic language helpful but not required

To Apply:

Please send a current CV and cover letter addressed to Dr. Barbara A. Porter, ACOR Director, to [log in to unmask]. 

Questions concerning this internship or the application process may be directed to Sarah Harpending, ACOR Assistant Director, at [log in to unmask]. 

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. 

From: "Darby, Erin Danielle" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 6:00 AM
To: Kitty UT <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Fw: Job description for Masters of Library Science students - thank you for sharing!

Dear Kitty,

  I wasn't sure if you were the right person to send this to, so please forgive me if I've made a mistake. I am one of the faculty involved in Middle East Studies (new IDP beginning next year) and a researcher in Jordan. I frequently am in residence and do research at the American Center of Oriental Research (ACOR), which is an overseas research center in Amman, Jordan that has its own library. 

   ACOR asked me to forward the attached fellowship announcement to students in our Information Sciences program.

Erin Darby

Assistant Professor of Religious Studies

Co-director of the 'Ayn Gharandal Archaeological Project

University of Tennessee

515 McClung Tower

Knoxville, TN 37996-0450

865-974-2466

50 Years of Religious Studies@UTK (1966-2016)

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From: Jessica Holland <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 3:39 AM
To: Darby, Erin Danielle
Cc: Glenn Corbett; Corrie Commisso; ACOR Library; ACOR
Subject: Job description for Masters of Library Science students - thank you for sharing!

Dear Erin,

Thank you for offering to pass our ACOR Archives internship opportunity on to University of Tennessee  MA Library Science students. Please see the attached call out for the Spring 2018 session and beyond. 

All the best,

Jessica

Jessica Holland

(JO) 00 962 792945240 • [log in to unmask] • Linkedin • Flickr

Exhibition Design Department

The Children's Museum, Amman, Jordan: a non-profit  organisation working to promote children's learning and well-being through interactive play.

ACOR Archives

American Center of Oriental Research (ACOR)