FAQs
What is the main focus of the intern's responsibilities at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum?
The main focus is on arrangement and description activities for cartoon library materials, including processing backlogged collections and creating finding aids.
What specific tasks will the intern be involved in regarding the collections?
The intern will be responsible for appraising collections, writing processing plans, suggesting intellectual arrangements, physically sorting archival materials, rehousing collections in archival containers, and writing encoded online finding aids.
What skills are required for this internship?
Excellent customer service, strong organizational skills, the ability to work in a professional environment, and effective communication skills are required.
Is there a need for specialized training or experience for this internship?
Yes, the position requires a significant amount of specialized training or experience.
What is the work schedule for this internship?
The internship is a temporary (fixed term) position with a first shift schedule.
How important are judgment and responsibility in this internship role?
The responsibilities are moderately technical or complex and have a high degree of responsibility and judgment.
Will the intern need to work with other students or employees?
Yes, the intern will need to communicate effectively to direct activities with other students and employees.
How should the intern represent the department and the university?
The intern should represent the department and the university with the highest degree of integrity, applying OSU's mission and shared values.
Are there opportunities for professional development during this internship?
While the job description does not explicitly mention professional development, the responsibilities involved provide valuable experience in archival processing which contributes to the intern's overall career growth.