JOB TITLE

Digital Archives Intern

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Archives & Special Collections - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Archives & Special Collections department at WPI's Gordon Library is seeking a Digital Archives Intern to support an ongoing digital transcription project. The intern will work directly with the Head of Archives & Special Collections to transcribe and digitally preserve a historical manuscript by Levi L. Conant, a prominent WPI mathematics professor from the late 1890s. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience in archival practice, digital preservation, and exhibit curation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

Transcribe Levi L. Conant's Lectures on Differential Equations into LaTeX using the Overleaf application
Plan and build a digital exhibit featuring the digitized manuscript and LaTeX transcription using the Spotlight application
Plan an accompanying physical exhibit (sized to fit a rolling exhibit case) to engage the WPI community with the project

Qualifications

Undergraduate student planning to study archives, or a graduate student currently studying archives
Foundational knowledge of archival principles
Comfort with or interest in learning LaTeX and Overleaf
Strong attention to detail and self-direction

Hourly Rate: $17.50/hour

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

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Digital Archives Intern

Digital Archives Intern

Key Responsibilities

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