Library and Archives Practica at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

January 8, 2020

The Paul D. Fleck Library and Archives at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is offering two practica for new information professionals with backgrounds in the arts or interest in artistic, multimedia, and/or corporate records.

Library Practicum

Application Deadline: March 4, 2020
Duration: May 11 – October 30, 2020

• Arrival: May 10, 2020
• Departure: October 31, 2020

Program Overview

The Library Practicum program is designed for new library professionals with a background in the arts. This hands-on experience allows individuals an opportunity to work with the Librarian to receive direct mentorship on collection management, cataloging, outreach and liaison work, public program development, and public service. Participants will receive a general overview of the activities of the library with introductions to all aspects of the library.

What does the program offer?

This role complements studies in outreach and embedded librarianship and will primarily focus on the Paul D. Fleck Library and Archives‘ music collection (primarily recordings and scores). Practical experience includes the cataloguing and assessment of items in that collection and providing reference and library support services for music residencies and programs at Banff Centre.

Learning opportunities will arise through attendance at lectures, workshops, and events related to arts programming at Banff Centre. Benefits to participants include enhanced practical librarianship skills, as well as opportunities for critical thinking, problem-solving, and learning from an experienced library team. Participants will also have the opportunity to do personal research activities as outlined in their learning objectives and project proposal.

Who should apply?

Practicum placements are appropriate for recent graduates of Master in Library and Information Science programs who also possess a degree or have experience in the arts and an interest in artists’ books, cataloguing, and public program development. This is an opportunity for a new professional to gain experience and expand and develop their careers and capabilities. This program requires a full-time commitment.

More Information

https://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/library-practicum/20200511

Archives Practicum

Application Deadline: March 4, 2020
Duration: May 11 – October 30, 2020

• Arrival: May 10, 2020
• Departure: October 31, 2020

Overview

The Archives Practicum program is designed for new archivists with an interest in artistic, multimedia, and/or corporate records. This hands-on experience allows new professionals to gain skills and learn from Banff Centre’s Archivist.

The Archivist will mentor the participant in an area of interest such as digitization and digital archiving, arrangement and description, records management, or reference and outreach. The participant will also receive a general overview of the activities of an Archives and Records Management Centre, with introductions to all key aspects of archival practice.

What does the program offer?

This program offers an introduction to archival practice, and particularly one with large artistic, multimedia, and digital holdings. Practical experience may involve accessioning and describing records (which may be artistic and/or administrative in nature), or identifying and implementing best practices regarding preservation and digitization of audio-visual materials. These projects will provide practical experience in the main areas of the archival profession.

Learning opportunities may also arise through attendance at lectures, workshops, and events related to arts programming at Banff Centre. Participants will also have the opportunity to focus on and conduct personal research activities as outlined in their learning objectives and project proposal.

Who should apply?

Practicum placements are appropriate for recent graduates of Master of Archival Studies (MAS) programs or Master in Library and Information Science (MLIS) programs, with an interest in archival work. Summer placements for students who have finished at least one year in a MAS/MLIS program will also be considered.

This is an opportunity for a new professional to gain experience and expand and develop their career and capabilities. The program requires a full-time commitment.

More Information

https://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/archives-practicum/20200511

(Via Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity)