Digital Archives Intern
Arnprior & McNab/Braeside Archives

Location: Arnprior, Ontario
Compensation: The rate of pay is $15.00/hour

The Arnprior & McNab/Braeside Archives (AMBA) is a non profit organization which identifies, collects and makes available the records related to the history of the Town of Arnprior and the Township of McNab/Braeside. The AMBA holds material in a variety of formats. A growing number of digitized and born-digital records have prompted the need for new digital preservation measures to be developed and implemented.

Description and Duties    

The Intern's main activities will pertain to the digital holdings of the AMBA. There will be three main priorities:

1. Analyze the AMBA's digital collections to identify and secure existing     digital assets in the correct folders and drives
2. Reduce the digital backlog by connecting digitized items to records in the     in-house InMagic/DBTextworks database, which are then uploaded to the     AMBA website
3. Create and add to a Digital Asset Register for the archives according to     a template that will be provided, documenting information about AMBA's     digital    holdings and their disposition

If time allows, the intern will prepare for future data migration by identifying and isolating media formats in the collection that are at risk of obsolescence.

The successful candidate will also assist the archivist in some day-to-day duties. This includes digitization and helping the public with research. They will complete weekly updates of work for the archivist. They will also produce at least one blog post at the end of the project, with the opportunity to contribute to further outreach efforts, which will be shared with the public.

The intern will gain valuable skills in digital records management and best practices in the care and preservation of digital objects. They will also become familiarized with the work environment in a rural community archives.

Qualifications       

• Must be between 15 and 30 years of age, legally entitled to work in Ontario, and a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident
• Either a recent graduate in Archival Studies, Museum Studies, History or similar program OR a student working towards a degree or certificate in one of the above programs.
• Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to implement and learn new software and applications
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Strong writing and research skills
• Ability to safely lift up to 20 lbs (training will be provided)
• Experience working with digital collections; knowledge of data preservation software and digitization workflows  
• Utilization of social media (Facebook and Twitter) in an organizational setting
• Experience working in an archives or museum
• Familiarity with Ottawa Valley history
  

How to Apply

Apply by sending a resume and covering letter to adarchives@hotmail.com. Questions about the role can also be directed to this address.

Application Webpage (URL): adarchives.org

Application Due Date: End of day on May 24, 2022.