Creating digital archival collection index lists
Job
Description
|
Position Title & |
Student |
|
Unit |
UCC Library |
|
Reports to |
Emma Horgan, Library Archivist |
|
Contract Type |
Temporary, |
Role Overview
The UCC Library
internship programme has been created to ensure the active engagement of
students in the further development of library services. The programme offers
UCC students an exciting opportunity to gain paid work experience in an
academic library environment.
Under the general
direction of an experienced professional supervisor, the Intern will acquire
hands-on experience in a particular discipline within the library
environment. They will work with staff from across the Library team,
engage with library clients and work collaboratively on an assigned
project.
Project
details
Archival collections are unique, unpublished primary
source material where description is essential for their use and preservation.
Without this work these primary sources are not accessible. This internship involves working with a
Library Archivist using the archival workflow for describing through to
indexing. Tasks include metadata
creation, identifying name and places for inclusion in the archives’ authority
tables. The role offers hands-on experience in archival processing, digital
documentation and information management while contributing to UCC Library’s
digital-first and preservation goals.
Role Responsibilities
and Activities
|
Area of |
Core |
|
Tasks specific to the project |
· · · |
|
Technical and |
· · · · |
|
Teamwork |
· · |
|
Workplace Culture |
· |
Expected Behaviours
The role is expected
to display personal qualities and behaviours consistent with values of the
University as outlined in the University’s Strategic Plan 2023-2028.
|
Compassion |
Agility |
Integrity |
Respect |
|
Discovery |
Equity |
Accountability |
Sustainability |
Essential
Criteria
Current enrolled
student at UCC
Attention to detail- ability to accurately record and organise data.
Research skills- ability to verify and cross-check dates, names and
historical references.
IT and database proficiency- experienced with Microsoft Excel.
Confidentiality and ethics- an understanding of the importance of
handling sensitive information and materials appropriately.
Good oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated professional commitment, flexibility and reliability.
Interest in the archival field, history, or information management
Job
Description
|
Position Title & |
Student |
|
Unit |
UCC Library |
|
Reports to |
Emma Horgan, Library Archivist |
|
Contract Type |
Temporary, |
Role Overview
The UCC Library
internship programme has been created to ensure the active engagement of
students in the further development of library services. The programme offers
UCC students an exciting opportunity to gain paid work experience in an
academic library environment.
Under the general
direction of an experienced professional supervisor, the Intern will acquire
hands-on experience in a particular discipline within the library
environment. They will work with staff from across the Library team,
engage with library clients and work collaboratively on an assigned
project.
Project
details
Archival collections are unique, unpublished primary
source material where description is essential for their use and preservation.
Without this work these primary sources are not accessible. This internship involves working with a
Library Archivist using the archival workflow for describing through to
indexing. Tasks include metadata
creation, identifying name and places for inclusion in the archives’ authority
tables. The role offers hands-on experience in archival processing, digital
documentation and information management while contributing to UCC Library’s
digital-first and preservation goals.
Role Responsibilities
and Activities
|
Area of |
Core |
|
Tasks specific to the project |
· · · |
|
Technical and |
· · · · |
|
Teamwork |
· · |
|
Workplace Culture |
· |
Expected Behaviours
The role is expected
to display personal qualities and behaviours consistent with values of the
University as outlined in the University’s Strategic Plan 2023-2028.
|
Compassion |
Agility |
Integrity |
Respect |
|
Discovery |
Equity |
Accountability |
Sustainability |
Essential
Criteria
Current enrolled
student at UCC
Attention to detail- ability to accurately record and organise data.
Research skills- ability to verify and cross-check dates, names and
historical references.
IT and database proficiency- experienced with Microsoft Excel.
Confidentiality and ethics- an understanding of the importance of
handling sensitive information and materials appropriately.
Good oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated professional commitment, flexibility and reliability.
Interest in the archival field, history, or information management
