Digital Services Internship at Ohio Historical Society

Working with the National Digital Newspaper Program in Ohio team, the intern will assist with the following tasks:

·         Preparing microfilm for digitization

·         Performing quality control checks on metadata and images

·         Preparing documentation for the National Digital Newspaper Program in Ohio

Intern will also be required to do public service in the Ohio Historical Society Research Room and other duties as assigned. Internship may require prolonged sitting and viewing of computer and microfilm reader machines.

The successful candidate must be available between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Currently, there is one $1,500 stipend position available. Intern must complete 200 hours by May 31, 2012. Stipend will be awarded at the completion of 200 hours of service.

For more information about the National Digital Newspaper Program in Ohio, visit the Project Wiki at: http://ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/ondp/index.php?title=Main_Page

To apply, please complete a volunteer application, which can be downloaded at: http://www.ohiohistory.org/about/vol.html and submit a resume. Applicants should also include a cover letter that states the position they are applying for and why they would like to be considered. Please send all application materials to ohiomemory@ohiohistory.org.

Applications will be reviewed beginning January 20, 2012 and will be considered until position is filled.

Thank you for your interest in the Ohio Historical Society. We look forward to hearing from you!

This is a Short-term internship offered for a term of 3 to 4 Months