Rehousing and Researching the Helen Hooker O’Malley Photographic Collection

Position Title &
Grade 

Student Intern – Rehousing and Researching
the Helen Hooker O’Malley Photographic Collection

Unit 

UCC Library  

Reports to 

Barbara
Diener, Photographic Collections Librarian 

Contract Type  

Temporary,
short-term contract, 120 hours  

Area of
accountability 

Core
Responsibilities & Typical Activities 

Tasks specific to the project

·        
Rehouse the content of 10 medium size boxes into
archival sleeves and archival boxes

·        
Compile exhibition checklist

·        
Research aspects (depending on student’s interests) of
the collection and write a blog post for Special Collections and Archives The
River-side

Technical and
Professional Knowledge/Skills which will be enhanced on Internship

·        
Basic understanding of the importance of archival
storage

·        
Basic understanding of permanent storage solutions for
photographic collections

·        
Overview of cataloguing procedures

·        
Introduction to archiving standards and use of
authority records

·        
Professional conduct

·        
Basic understanding of function of Special Collections
and Archives within an academic library and higher education institution

·        
Project management techniques

Teamwork  

·        
Work
collaboratively and share knowledge and information with colleagues
to support the delivery of high-quality services to clients. 

·        
Develop own knowledge and skills and
participate in training and development programs. 

Workplace Culture 

·        
Encourage and promote a culture that
embraces change, collaboration, engagement, client service, communication,
continuous improvement and accountability.  

Compassion 

Agility 

Integrity 

Respect 

Discovery 

Equity 

Accountability 

Sustainability 

 Job
Description last reviewed:  

May 2026