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Supervising Librarian/Archivist
Name: Cindy McLellan
Email: cmclellan13@bcit.ca
Phone: (604) 456-1276
Purpose of the project:
To complete some Arrangement and Description work in the BCIT Archives.
Summary of activities required to carry out the project:
There will be a selection of priority projects to choose from. The Professional Experience student will choose one, create an arrangement plan to discuss with the Archivist, and then create an I-SAD(G)-compliant description. Higher levels will be written in AtoM and a spreadsheet of files and items will be created and then checked and uploaded by the Archivist.
Optional activities:
- Digitize some materials as appropriate and as time allows
- Create a blog post or series of blog posts for the BCIT Library blog about your experience
Expectations of the end result of the project, for both host and student:
On site presence required. Professional multi-level I-SAD(G)-compliant descriptions.
Time periods in which the project could be supervised:
- Winter Term 1 (September – December)
- Winter Term 2 (January – April)
Is there a deadline by which the project must be completed?
- No deadline
Considering the project requirements, please suggest suitable coursework as pre-requisite or co-requisite:
Required: Completion of: ARST 515 Arrangement & Description of Archival Materials (required).
Enrolment in: ARST 545: Advanced Arrangement & Description (desired, concurrent okay).
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.