Hybrid Hrly Digital Projects Intern (2 positions available) bei Indianapolis Public Library
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The Indianapolis Public Library
Position Details
Title: Hrly Digital Projects Intern
Location: Collection Management – Special Projects
Hours: Grant Funded Hourly Position Fall 2025 – Spring 2026
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8-18 hours per week
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Submission Deadline: August 21, 2025 at 11:59 pm. Please apply online at www.indypl.org. Candidates will be updated on their status via email, please no phone inquiries.
Position Summary:
The digital projects internship at the Indianapolis Public Library provides the opportunity to gain experience in the development and implementation of digital archives. Work will include metadata creation, file processing, ContentDM, digital preservation, and collaboration with outside partner organizations. This is a temporary, part-time, grant-funded position.
A successful candidate will…
- Have current MLS/MLIS student with 3+ Metadata credits, OR at least 6 months practical Metadata experience, preferably Dublin Core.
- Have strong computer skills, especially Excel.
- Have attention to detail and self-motivated.
- Be independent, reliable, collaborative worker, comfortable working alone or in a group.
What does the job look like?
Internship duties and responsibilities will include the following:
- Process digital files for preservation and access, including quality control checks, file conversion, file organization, renaming, etc.
- Create and enhance metadata, including participating in team collaboration in the development of controlled vocabularies.
- Create and prepare digital collection locally and upload content to ContentDM.
- Assist with the processing of physical collections for delivery to vendor and return to owner.
- Demonstrate flexibility in working with multiple assignments and priorities.
Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.
What’s In It for You?
This is a non-benefited position, paid hourly. The Library proudly promotes from within as part of our commitment to employee development.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
We hire for a variety of different positions. Check out the Job Openings page on our website to see a few of the positions we hire for frequently. And watch our IndyPL Career Center page regularly so you don’t miss any opportunities!
