In partnership with over 400 libraries, archives and museums, California Revealed is a California State Library initiative that helps public libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, and other heritage groups digitize, preserve, and provide online access to materials documenting the state’s history, art, and cultures. We also provide free access and preservation services for existing digital collections, including technical advice and guidance, for partner organizations with in-house digitization programs.
California Revealed gathers best archival practices for digitization and digital preservation, establishes low-cost, practical standards, and then manages digitization, online access, and digital preservation activities on behalf of partner organizations. Free public access is provided for teaching, study, and enjoyment. In addition, records are shared with Calisphere, WorldCat, the Digital Public Library of America, and the Home Movie Registry. More information about partner services and opportunities is available here.
California Revealed is grant-funded by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act and administered in California by the State Librarian. Program operations are located at the California State Library in Sacramento.
We have an open Digital Preservation Intern position available with a contract that will run through the end of June 2024. This is structured as an onsite position, with remote work possible, as needed. The team follows the California Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards when onsite.
This position is open until filled and begins in January 2024. First review of applications will be in early December.
Position Description
The Digital Preservation Intern will help support the following activities:
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Inventory and describe digital collections submitted by partner organizations.
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Normalize and standardize metadata in a customized content management system (Archipelago) according to authorities and standards such as: Library of Congress Subject Headings, Library of Congress Extended Date Time Format, Library of Congress Name Authority File, Dublin Core and PBCore.
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Improve existing metadata to enhance discoverability of items in California Revealed collections.
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Perform quality assurance and control of image, text and audiovisual files and metadata records.
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Prepare digital collection materials for ingest into the California Revealed repository.
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Assist with collection curation, development, and outreach.
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Post to California Revealed’s social media and contribute to the seasonal newsletter.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Experience
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Working knowledge of library and archives preservation principles, including digitization and metadata standards for long-term preservation and access.
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Experience with quality assurance and control procedures for digitized archival materials, including print and audiovisual materials.
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Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud products such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, Premiere Pro and Audition for quality control.
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Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively both as a team member and independently, in an environment where consultation, flexibility, and cooperation are essential.
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Comfortable with Microsoft Office applications in a macOS environment, particularly Excel.
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Interest in the fields of archival science, library science, digital preservation, and digital asset management.
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Interest in California history.
Preferred Experience
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Experience with handling and preservation of digital collections.
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Experience using command line tools.
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Experience with markup languages, such as XML and JSON.
Compensation
$25/hour; up to 30 hrs/week, for up to 693 hours total. The contract will run through June 30, 2024. Student workers are welcome to arrange internships for credit with their institution in addition to the financial compensation provided by California Revealed.
Application
Internship applications must be submitted by Monday, December 4, 2023.
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Pamela Vadakan, Director
California Revealed
California State Library
900 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
pvadakan@californiarevealed.org
916.603.6719