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Dorset History Centre, Dorchester
September 2015 to February 2016
26 weeks - 30hrs/week
National minimum wage
Following a very successful internship last year, Dorset History Centre are seeking a Digital Resources Intern:
(i) To digitise and record archive material to facilitate its preservation and accessibility.
(ii) To assist professional staff in the preservation of archives and local studies collections.
(iii) To assist in making archives and local studies collections available for study by the operation of public search room facilities.
(iv) To assist in the supply of information to History Centre customers.
(v) To enable the post-holder to acquire experience and knowledge of the work of an archive and professional archivist.
This is an opportunity for a graduate to gain experience in digitising mid 20th century photographic resources for long term preservation and creative innovative access.
You will be interested in the use of computer technology for long term preservation, be methodical and organised and able to work with a range of people. This is suitable for a graduate interested in a future career as an archivist or other heritage or information-related profession. For further information about Dorset History Centre: www.dorsetforyou.com/dorsethistorycentre
This paid internship has been created as part of the Creative Employment Programme. The Creative Employment Programme is an Arts Council England fund to support the creation of traineeships, formal apprenticeship and paid internship opportunities in England for unemployed young people wishing to pursue a career in the arts and cultural sector. You can find out more at: http://creative-employment.co.uk/the-creative-employment-programme. Candidates must be aged 18-24 and claiming Jobseeker's Allowance. This position is paid at the appropriate National Minimum Wage hourly rate.
For a full job description and person specification, please email: [log in to unmask] For further information or an informal chat, please contact: Jacqui Halewood, Principal Archivist, Dorset History Centre
T: 01305 250550
Closing date: Tuesday 1 September 2015
Interviews: Wednesday 9 September 2015
Start: W/b 14th September 2015
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