University Archives – Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries – Vanderbilt University
Location Description
The Special Collections and University Archives Library (SCUA) is part of the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries System. The mission of SCUA is to collect, preserve, and provide access to Vanderbilt University’s impressive collection of rare books, manuscripts, photographs, memorabilia, and institutional archives. SCUA supplies primary resource material to a variety of local, national, and international scholars.
Practicum Work Mode
On site
Semesters or Time Period Available
Ongoing, not limited to a specific semester
Location
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville, TN 37212
https://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/specialcollections
Contact
Faith McConnon
Archivist & Archives Manager
faith.mcconnon@vanderbilt.edu
615-343-3647
Student Tasks
This practicum encompasses multiple aspects of archiving the historical records of Vanderbilt University. These may include the following: completing inventories of unprocessed collections, reboxing and relabeling rare materials, completing archival processing, and creating finding aids using ArchivesSpace.
Type of Mentoring Provided to the Student
Students will check in with the supervisor regularly and will meet weekly for hands-on training and progress tracking.
Student Interaction With Others at the Location
The Vanderbilt Special Collections and University Archives is a collaborative unit, and students will have the option to speak with staff members in a variety of positions.