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8 people are interested
The Mariners' Museum Library
ORGANIZATION: The Mariners' Museum and Park
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8 people are interested
The Mariners' Museum Library seeks interns or volunteers to scan photographic negatives from our collection. Two positions are available immediately. The positions are unpaid.
Candidates will work under the supervision of the Photo Archivist to digitize negatives or prints and to create archival master files and derivative files.
The ideal candidate
- is detail oriented
- has some experience in Adobe Photoshop, and Bridge, scanning and scanning software
- has an interest in hands-on digital experience, history, and/or museum studies
Sudent Objectives
- To gain experience in the operations and procedures of a special library
- To gain experience in scanning to archival standards (creating a master digital file and derivatives)
- To contribute to providing access to valuable cultural resources
Work Schedule: 14-21 hours per week. Staff hours are Mon-Fri 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
More opportunities with The Mariners' Museum and Park
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Mariners' Museum and Park
Location:
100 Museum Dr., Newport News, VA 23606, US
Mission Statement
The Mariners’ makes a difference in peoples’ lives, inviting them to discover their relationship to the sea by exploring maritime culture, science and history. The Mariners’ Museum is committed to using its art and artifacts to educate local, national and international audiences of all ages about the vital role of the sea in mankind’s development. The Museum aspires to be the leader in promoting an appreciation of the maritime world - past, present and future. The Mariners’ Museum Park and Lake Maury offer the residents of and visitors to the area the opportunity to experience the beauty and peace of an oasis in the city, to enjoy healthy exercise on the Noland Trail and to enhance their appreciation of the natural habitat of the park.
Description
Today, The Mariners’ Museum sits in an urban oasis - the 550 acre park is now home to the 167-acre Lake Maury and the Noland Trail - a five-mile shoreline trail with fourteen bridges. Within the Museum itself you will find 90,000 square feet of exhibition galleries including the prestigious International Small Craft Center, and the award-winning USS Monitor Center. This state-of-the-art exhibition and conservation lab houses 210 tons of artifacts from the Civil War ironclad Monitor, which were recovered from NOAA’s Monitor National Marine Sanctuary.
The Mariners’ Museum Library and Archives is now housed in the Trible Library on the campus of Christopher Newport University, which is adjacent to The Mariners’ Museum Park. The Library is home to over 78,000 books; 800,000 photographs, films, and negatives; and over 1 million pieces of archival material, making it the largest maritime library in the Western Hemisphere.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
100 Museum DriveNewport News, VA 23606
DATE POSTED
October 11, 2016
SKILLS
- Photography
- Library Sciences
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 14 to 21 hours per week