California History Room Digitization & Content Management- Monterey Public Library and MuseumsAt — Monterey Public Library and Museums

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Opportunity Summary 

The California History Room at the Monterey Public Library contains thousands of books, documents, maps, photos and more of the Monterey Peninsula. The Library will be adding a digital content management system to our collection that increases accessibility and awareness of our collections. Service learners are needed to help review our collections to match cataloging records.

2 service learner spots

Computer literacy required.

Some of the Archive collections are located in the basement, which is not ADA accessible. Please contact the Library for any accommodation requests.

Opportunity Training 

Students will be given assignments of what files and pictures to review with overviews of the current collections.

Students will work with the Local History Librarian to review cataloging rules and standards to make content accessible.

Opportunity Application Instructions 

Please contact:

Andres Garza, California History Librarian
garza@monterey.org or 831-646-2091

to discuss your interest in this opportunity, identifying yourself as a CSUMB service learner.

Program 
Service Learning
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
Monterey, CA
United States
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No