SUMMARY:

The Atlanta University Center – Robert W. Woodruff Library is pleased to offer a paid student internship opportunity in the Archives Research Center for Summer 2025. This program provides the intern with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary trends, practices, and challenges in special collections management, with a particular focus on works of art within special collections.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Throughout the internship, the intern will have the opportunity to contribute suggestions and provide input on the storage and display of the Library’s art collection. Additionally, the AUC Woodruff Library will offer supplementary learning experiences in related fields such as art storage, art collection management, and exhibit design.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Head of Processing and Collections Management, the intern may be responsible for the following tasks:

• Conducting an inventory of the Library’s art collection
• Researching artists and collections related to the Library’s art holdings
• Proposing a revised schedule for the display and exhibition of the Library’s art collection
• Visiting on-campus museums, including the Spelman Museum of Fine Art and the Clark Atlanta University Art Museum, to gather further insights.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated interest in librarianship, archives, or curatorial studies, with a focus on art curation, exhibit design, and/or art history
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate program (any field)
• Coursework in curatorial studies and/or art history is preferred
• Preference will be given to students enrolled in the AUC Art History and Curatorial Studies Collective
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Strong knowledge of 20th-century African American history, literature, and culture is highly desirable.
• Ability to perform physical tasks related to the archival environment.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• The 8-week internship will run from June 2, 2025, to August 1, 2025.
• A stipend of $2,500 will be provided.
• Room and board are not included. Candidates must be local to Atlanta, GA, for the duration of the internship.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

The Robert W. Woodruff Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about our Library, visit us online at www.auctr.edu.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application and resume online using this link.

SUMMARY:

The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library (AUC Woodruff Library) supports the academic and educational missions of four institutions within the world’s largest consortium of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)—Clark Atlanta University, the Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse College, and Spelman College. Strategically located, the AUC Woodruff Library serves as the intellectual and social centerpiece of the Atlanta University Center.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Library is seeking a highly motivated individual to expand access to and enhance the discoverability of HBCU cultural heritage collections through a full-time, temporary position. In collaboration with the Digital Services Department, the Digitization Technical Assistant will assist in the creation of digital collections for inclusion in the Harvard HBCU Digital Library Trust project. The Digitization Technical Assistant will be responsible for preparing archival materials for digitization, utilizing basic preservation techniques, and digitizing various formats including photographs, documents, and publications in accordance with best practices and national standards. Additionally, the role involves creating descriptive metadata, producing derivative images, and facilitating online access to digital collections for students, historians, and scholars worldwide. The Digitization Technical Assistant will report directly to the Digitization Project Manager for the Harvard HBCU Digital Library Trust for the duration of the project.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Digitize various original archival materials, including documents, manuscripts, photographs, negatives, bound volumes, and publications, in accordance with professional standards and best practices.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating specialized scanning hardware and software designed for cultural heritage digitization.
• Ensure the overall quality of digitization activities by creating high-resolution preservation images, adhering to file naming and storage protocols, editing images as necessary, and generating derivative images for access purposes.
• Under the guidance of the Digitization Project Manager, create descriptive metadata for original archival materials, such as documents, manuscripts, photographs, negatives, bound volumes, publications, and audiovisual materials, following industry standards and best practices.
• Conduct quality control of exported derivatives, ensuring proper file placement in storage, verifying file naming conventions, file types, bit depth, resolution, page count, OCR, and cropping for consistency.
• Assist in preparing audiovisual formats for outsourced digitization.
• Conduct research to accurately identify, date, and describe documents and publications.
• Provide weekly progress updates to project team leaders.
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree.

Work Experience:

• Two years of relevant experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with archival digitization standards and best practices
• Experience operating various scanning hardware and software
• Proficiency in image editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop
• Proficient in standard office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Sensitivity and care in handling fragile archival materials
• Understanding of library metadata structures and standards, such as MODS and Dublin Core
• Familiarity with the digitization of audio and video formats is preferred

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and company-paid disability plans.
• Company match retirement plan (TIAA-CREF). 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

The Robert W. Woodruff Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about our Library, visit us online at www.auctr.edu.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application and resume online using this link.

SUMMARY:

The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library (AUC RWWL) supports the teaching and learning missions of four institutions of higher learning that comprise the world’s largest consortium of HBCUs—Clark Atlanta University, the Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse College, and Spelman College. Conveniently located and easily accessible to the campuses, the Woodruff Library is the center of intellectual and social life at the Atlanta University Center.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Security Officer will patrol Robert W. Woodruff Library buildings, parking lots, and grounds to ensure security and prevent damage to or loss of company and employee property. S/he will also assist in securing the safety of the library’s property, patrons, visitors, and staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Makes routine rounds of the buildings and grounds by vehicle or walking. Watches and reports to shift supervisor irregularities such as fire hazards and leaking water pipes.
• Respond to building alarm notices.
• Report to the supervisor any unusual or suspicious condition detected. Completes preliminary investigation of complaints, disturbances, and thefts.
• Provides (written and oral) concise and factual reports of any investigative findings.
• Check incoming and outgoing packages as directed.
• Monitors entrances during the arrival and departure of employees at main shift changes.
• Open or lock doors, windows, and gates at proper times based on the building operating schedule and specific procedural requirements.
• Report to the supervisor any incidents of visitor, driver, or employee actions that could result in injury or loss to the library or employees.
• Acts as facility receptionist as required, including answering telephone calls and greeting visitors.
• Provides the first layer of Library customer service, including handling patron service requests and providing building directional layout.
• Operates and observes Library CCTV camera system view components as directed.
• Operates a two-way radio communication system following appropriate radio protocol.
• Other duties and project work assigned include, but are not limited to, committee representation and offsite ambassador duties.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or assigned by a supervisor.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED or vocational school diploma

Work Experience:

• A minimum of two years of related experience in security, military, and law enforcement is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to read and write to review and complete required incident reports.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to verbally interact with library patrons, employees, and visitors effectively.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background and drug test.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; running may be required to address and report emergency incidents.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Flexibility to work evenings, overnight, and weekends as required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills. 

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to walk, run, reach, climb stairs, bend, and work outdoors in inclement weather. 

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and company-paid disability plans.
• Company match retirement plan (TIAA-CREF). 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

The Robert W. Woodruff Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about our Library, visit us online at www.auctr.edu.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application and resume online using this link.