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Paid Summer Internship, Savannah



The Georgia Historical Society Library and Archives invites applications
for its 2001 summer internship program. The program is designed to provide
students planning a career in the archives profession an opportunity to
obtain practical experience in appraisal, arrangement, description,
preservation, and other aspects of archival work. Funding for this program
is made possible by the National Society of Colonial Dames, Savannah Town
Committee.

Responsibilities: Process manuscript, visual materials, and artifactual
collections documenting Colonial Georgia or the history of Savannah and its
citizens. Intern(s) will rotate among three areas of concentration
(manuscripts, visual materials, and artifacts) in order to gain the
broadest exposure to material types.

Length:  Two 4-week or One 8-week sessions available, 40 hours/week, June
through September.

Stipend: $1500 (4 week) or $3000 (8 week). Payment is made directly from
the NSCDSTC.

Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in advanced degree programs in
archival administration, library and information studies, history or
related fields. Applicants must have completed archives course work at the
advanced degree level. Excellent oral and written communications skills and
ability to work in a team setting.

Application procedure: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a
resume, a list of courses completed or underway in the advanced degree
program, and two letters of reference to:

Director of Library and Archives
attn: Colonial Dames Summer Internship
Georgia Historical Society
501 Whitaker Street
Savannah, GA 31401

Application deadline is May 15, 2001.   EEO/AA


Susan E. Dick
Director of Library and Archives
Georgia Historical Society
501 Whitaker Street
Savannah, GA 31499
912-651-2125
sdick@georgiahistory.com

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