LGBT & Serial Inventorying

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General Description

For this internship you will be inventorying the uncatalogued LGBT+ periodicals so that they can be added to MSS 991, the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, and Transgender Serial Collection: http://ahc.galileo.usg.edu/ahc/view?docId=ead/ahc.MSS991-ead.xml

Key Responsibilities

• Creating an item level list of all the LGBT+ serials that are a part of multiple unprocessed collection
• The inventory will include titles, dates, and the number or volume of each serial
• Identifying duplicate materials and deciding which copies should be preserved and which should be weeded
• Potentially adding material to MSS 991, the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, and Transgender Serial Collection: http://ahc.galileo.usg.edu/ahc/view?docId=ead/ahc.MSS991-ead.xml

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Pursuing a degree in either History, Museum Studies/Public History, or Information and Library Science
• Strong organizational skills: the ability to multi-task and maintain focus, organized
• Ability to think creatively and work independently
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Comfort using and learning various types of technology
• Proficiency in Excel
• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• No library or archival experience necessary

TO APPLY: Interested applicants may submit their resume and cover letter to Volunteer Services at volutneerservices@atlantahistorycenter.com . No phone calls please. This is a non-paid internship.