Dalhousie University Archives and Special Collections (DUASC) is seeking an enthusiastic individual to work full-time for approximately 13 weeks on the first phase of a project to digitize university records for inclusion in the university’s institutional repository. The successful candidate will report to the Archives Specialist.
The successful candidates should have the following qualifications:
- Educational background in archival studies or librarianship;
- Experience with computer applications (word processing, database, spreadsheet, etc.) and systems (both personal computer and network);
- Knowledge of current theory and practice relating to recorded information management; archival theory, principles and practice;
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally;
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Note: To be eligible, candidates must be under 30 years of age and not have previously participated in or been paid under this or any other internship program funded by the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy. Candidates must apply using the Young Canada Works online application system. Applications emailed to DUASC will not be accepted.
Deadline for applications is May 16, 2011.
Start Date: June 1, 2011
End Date: August 31, 2011
Salary: $15/hr plus benefits; 35 hours/week
For additional information, contact:
Creighton Barrett
Archives Specialist
Dalhousie University Archives
Killam Memorial Library
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Tel: (902) 494-6490
Fax: (902) 494-2062
E-mail: Creighton.Barrett@dal.ca