Manuscript Processing Intern

This internship is a hands‑on, physical processing project. The intern will work directly with historical materials to arrange and describe original documents to prepare them for long‑term preservation and researcher access. Internship Responsibilities Creating a processing plan Assessing and applying basic preservation measures as needed Identifying appropriate subject and name headings for the finding aid and library catalog record Creating a promotional social media post to highlight the collection Under the guidance of their supervisor, creating a DACS‑compliant finding aid using ArchivesSpace Making the completed finding aid publicly accessible to support research and discovery Handling the physical and intellectual arrangement and handling of sensitive materials on‑site Internship Qualifications Preference may be given to current students or recent graduates in an MLIS or MLS program Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills Ability to read cursive handwriting is a plus Position is in Rowley, MA and reliable transportation is required Note: This is an on‑site internship. #J-18808-Ljbffr Peabody Essex Museum