PROJECT TITLE: Anthropology Artifact Database Enhancement With Digital Images

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Anthropology collections include about 2.2 million specimens in archaeology, ethnology, and physical anthropology. The intern would assist Anthropology Collections Management staff at the Museum Support Center (MSC) in Suitland, Maryland in adding digital jpeg images of ethnology and some archaeology artifacts in the collections to enhance the entries in the Department's electronic artifact database, EMu, a version of which is also available to the public for online searching: http://collections.nmnh.si.edu/search/anth/ . In addition to adding the digital files to the records, duties would including clarifying discrepancies in image and artifact catalogue numbers, and the captioning of images in the database, as well as entering image file numbers in the database. The intern will sometimes need to check images against existing manual records and the artifacts themselves to resolve number discrepancies. The intern may also sometimes assist collections staff and NMNH photographers with pulling artifacts needing new photography from storage, and with the handling of artifacts to facilitate new photography, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS: Familiarity with Anthropology, based on coursework, and an interest in learning about museum collections work, databases, and photography. The nature of the work involved can be somewhat repetitive so the applicant should be detail oriented, have a high degree of accuracy and patience, and the ability to work independently. The intern must also be able to handle delicate artifacts carefully. To apply, email a letter of introduction, a resume, and a recommendation from an instructor who is familiar with your skills and work habits. Indicate your period of availability.

TIMETABLE: Indefinite, flexible hours. Requesting at least 6 hours per week.

AWARD PACKAGE: None

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