Digital Projects Intern
Location: 306 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, MA 01969. Posted 4 days ago.
About the role
Join the Phillips Library, PEM’s research library, as digital projects intern for Spring 2027! Our digitization program exponentially increases free, worldwide access to our collections and demonstrates that the library is a vital and engaged part of the museum and its communities. The project will include digitization for our online collections portal, including the imaging and post-processing of collections. The incumbent will also create metadata using local rules. The incumbent may also inventory glass plate negatives and prepare materials for digitization to be completed by our external partners. In addition to time spent on the main project, the intern will have time to shadow other library departments. We will provide a broad view of library operations and encourage interns to participate in meetings, small projects, outings, and other opportunities as they arise.
Key Details
- Stipend: $2,000
- Duration: 12 weeks (January 21 – April 26, 2027)
- Schedule: 15 hours/week (180 hours total)
- Application deadline: December 6, 2026
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree required
- Progress in a Master of Library and Information Science preferred
- Interest in library services or a related field
- Competence with Microsoft Office and Google suites
- Attention to detail
- Organizational and interpersonal skills
- Reliable transportation required (position is in Rowley, MA)
Training in library systems used for the project will be provided.
About
Located in the heart of downtown Salem, Massachusetts, the Peabody Essex Museum is Salem’s museum of art and culture, with exhibitions that explore everything from witch trials history to nature and science.