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Archive Collection Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: World of Speed

  • 9 people are interested
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Position Summary: Prepare collection items for cataloging under the guidance of the Archivist/Collection Manager, including organizing groups of collection items both physically and electronically in Excel using the layout and structures of the collection catalog.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Organize large collection grouping using defined catalog hierarchies

* Take photographs of objects for collection catalog

* Scan photos, publications, and slides

* Input descriptive information into defined database fields

* May create narrative summary, finding aid, or box list for select collection groups

* Work with Archivist/Collection Manager to determine best organization process and layout for collection grouping being worked on

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About World of Speed

Location:

27490 SW 95th Avenue, WILSONVILLE, OR 97070, US

Mission Statement

Education and entertainment through the celebration and preservation of motorsports.

Description

Through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, World of Speed offers visitors a behind-the-scenes view of the racing world. The museum encompasses many aspects of motorsports, including drag racing, road racing, land speed racing, motorcycle racing, open wheel, NASCAR and hydroplanes. Visit World of Speed’s special exhibits like the Daytona Display, Wall of Sound, Oregon Sidewinders display, 3 Race Car Simulators and much more! Be sure to check out the World of Speed Archive Room which holds a wide collection of racing memorabilia, artifacts and research materials.

World of Speed's educational programs inspire kids, teens and adults to become involved in the motorsports industry. The museum provides a rich learning environment and programs based on a STEM and career-technical approach that inspire and educate.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Computers & Technology
Education & Literacy
Arts & Culture, Computers & Technology, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

27490 SW 95th AveWilsonville, OR 97070

(45.321373,-122.77107)
 

DATE POSTED

February 2, 2017

SKILLS

  • Data Entry
  • Photography
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Organization
  • Library Sciences
  • Project Management

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 12 hours a month

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