Photograph Collections Internship
The Natick (MA) Historical Society is looking for an independent, motivated, detail-oriented intern to work with our archivist to preserve and catalog a portion of our photographic collection. The intern will gain valuable experience in preserving and describing photographs of varying format and age, scanning photographs for identification and display purposes, and planning for a future exhibit. S/he will also learn about the challenges faced by small historical societies, as well as the valuable and often undocumented resources that they contain. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to, rehousing photographs in Mylar sleeves and acid-free, archival folders; reorganizing photographs into more inclusive subject headings; cataloging and scanning individual photographs using PastPerfect museum software; evaluating photographs for potential use in exhibit. Flexible hours. Prospective interns should have a background in history, museum studies, library science, or other related field, and commit 4 to 8 hours per week. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Jennifer Hance at info@natickhistoricalsociety.org, or mail to 58 Eliot Street, Natick MA 01760. Please call (508) 647-4841 for further information. www.natickhistoricalsociety.org.