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Summer Internship--IUPUI



IUPUI University Library
Special Collections and Archives
2001 Summer Internship

Background

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) is a leading urban
university campus where achievement-oriented students receive degrees from
Indiana University or Purdue University. Located in the heart of Indiana's
capital city, just blocks from the State House and centers of business, art,
and education, IUPUI reflects the dynamic spirit of a growing city. IUPUI
offers the largest range of academic programs and has received more
sponsored research funding than any other campus in Indiana. The University
Library at IUPUI is among the most technologically sophisticated academic
libraries in the United States. It is the centerpiece of a campus strategy
to provide the latest information resources and services for students,
faculty and the Central Indiana community. The Library is a team-based
organization that focuses on the innovative application of technology and
new forms of engagement with the campus and the community.  The Special
Collections and Archives is home to national collections documenting the
philanthropic tradition.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Collections Management Archivist, the intern will
be involved in a pilot project to preserve the websites of private
foundations.  Duties include establishing procedures for capturing,
developing a system for appraisal of content and quality, and creating a
procedure manual for the program.

Requirements

Must be a graduate student with a demonstrated expertise in archives and
technology, including awareness of issues involved with archiving electronic
records and knowledge of computer applications in archives.

Application and procedure

Please send resume, letter of interest, and the names of three (3)
references to:

Brenda L. Burk
IUPUI University Library
755 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN  46202

Salary and work schedule

The selected intern will be paid $10/hour and should plan on an 8-10 week
internship between May and August.

Deadline:  March 30, 2001.  Award of internship will be announced no later
than April 30, 2001.

For further information, please contact Brenda Burk, 317-278-2329 or
bburk@iupui.edu

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