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Academic Professionals & Classified Staff
For Academic Professional (librarian) and Classified Staff openings, see NAU Human Resources' Working at NAU page.
Internships
The Cline Library invites applications for: The Elizabeth M. and P.T. Reilly Internship. The preferred candidate will be a graduate student in information science or museum studies working toward a career in a library, museum, or archives setting or a Native American tribal member engaged in cultural resource management. Graduate students should be currently enrolled with an anticipated completion date of August/September 2010 or later. Undergraduate (junior or senior) applied indigenous studies, geography, history, and anthropology students are also encouraged to apply.
Summer 2010: the Cline Library wishes to develop both a physical and virtual (Web-based) exhibit, which will explore the power of archival records to impact lives, individually and collectively. The Reilly intern will assume primary responsibility for the virtual component of the exhibit and provide support—development of interpretive text, design, and fabrication—for the physical exhibit.
To paraphrase Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., “archives are for society what memory is for human beings.” Everyone has a story to tell. The NAU Cline Library holds 8 million manuscripts, photographs, oral histories, maps, and films which document myriad events, places, and diverse people of the Colorado Plateau from ancient cultures to the present. By highlighting some of the staff’s favorite tales and archival treasures (ranging from the humorous to the sublime), this exhibit will illustrate what an archives can offer to the public and the fascinating ways records are used. Questions to address will include: What is an archives? Why should we care? How do different communities and societies preserve and share their knowledge? How do we determine what to keep? What are some of the ethical and legal issues associated with archival records, such as privacy, copyright, and cultural sensitivity? What does the digital future hold for our records?
This summer’s internship will offer the opportunity to gain practical experience in the following areas:
- Research
- Synthesis of primary and published sources
- Exhibit Planning (team-based)
- Storyline development and content interpretation
- Web page design, creation, and digital storytelling.
- Public speaking (presentation to library staff upon completion of the internship)
The Reilly intern will be expected to work 40 hours per week for 8 consecutive weeks, during the time period of June 7 through August 13, 2010. The successful candidate can select the 8-week block that best suits his or her schedule. There is some flexibility in the work week schedule.
Stipend: $3,000 (no benefits included) total. The Reilly intern will be paid in bi-weekly installments to reach the total of $3,000. On-campus housing is subject to availability. For more information, please consult NAU's Summer and Workshop Housing page. Renting a room in the community is also a possibility. The successful candidate must be willing to relocate to Flagstaff, Arizona for eight weeks and underwrite his or her own food, lodging, and transportation to work as the Reilly Intern at NAU. Actual travel expenses to report to work in Flagstaff and return home at the end of the internship will be reimbursed up to $500 (original receipts required).
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required:
- ability to work as part of a team
- strong oral and written communication skills
- familiarity with archival practice
- basic experience with Microsoft Office products
- basic understanding of Web design
- familiarity with video and audio software tools, HTML editing, and the Adobe Design Premium software suite
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred:
- knowledge of Colorado Plateau and Southwest history
Application Deadline: applications are due on February 14, 2010. Send a letter of application addressing your qualifications, a resume or vita, a copy of a current transcript (students) or a letter of support from a tribal office, and names, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to:
Karen J. UnderhillNAU Cline Library
Box 6022
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6022
For further information contact:
e-mail: karen.underhill
fax: 928 523-3770 or phone: 928 523-6502
Cline Library: the mission of the Special Collections and Archives Department is to collect, preserve, and make available archival material which documents the history and development of the Colorado Plateau. Interdisciplinary in nature, the collections include 7 million manuscripts, 1 million photographs, 35,000 books, 2,000 maps, and 1,300 oral histories. The Cline Library is committed to providing access in the electronic environment. Consult the departmental Web site for additional information.
Flagstaff is a city of 60,000 people at the base of the San Francisco Peaks surrounded by the Coconino National Forest. Approximately 80 miles from Grand Canyon and 140 miles from Phoenix, Flagstaff enjoys a four season climate at an elevation of 7,000 feet. NAU has a growing minority student population and is committed to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action.
Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Student Jobs
The following library job openings are for student wage and/or Federal work study eligible applicants, and are listed by posting date starting with the most recent. The last line in each posting contains a link to an online application form. All applicants for student jobs must fill out the form. Please read the instructions carefully before proceeding.
Posted: 2/9/10
Job Category: Federal Work Study
Job Title: SCA Library Student Assistant
Library Unit/Dept.: Cline Library Special Collections and Archives (SCA)
No of Openings: 1
Work Schedule: 15 hours per week
Wage/Salary: $7.75 per hour
Employment Start Date: ASAP
Employment End Date: N/A
Supervisor: Jess Vogelsang (Jess.Vogelsang@nau.edu)
Job Description: Digitize original collection materials, pull and shelve books, assist patrons.
Skills/Abilities Needed: We are looking for NAU students who are self-motivated, detail oriented, very industrious, have strong customer service skills, and can manage multiple assignments. Someone who can learn quickly and stay focused. Able to lift boxes and push book trucks 30 - 40 lbs. Has a good knowledge of digitization workflow. Able to work between the hours of 9 a.m. & 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
To apply for this position, fill out the online application form.
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