Dr. Griffin: 50 Years at Cedar Point: A History of Cedar Point Biological Station

Responsibilities include arranging and describing archival records that include print documents, photographs, maps, architectural drawings, and digital files; conducting preservation-related tasks; creating inventories of the materials; and preparing the records for digitization. The student researcher will perform research to accurately identify individuals, places, and biological specimens depicted in the records.

We are looking for students with an interest in history, information technology, and/or biological sciences. The selected student will have excellent attention to detail, an ability to work independently and in a team-based environment, and a sense of curiosity.

The incoming student researcher will work with two faculty members from the University Libraries, one from Archives & Special Collections and one from the Center for Digital Research in the Humanities. The faculty members will work alongside the student researcher at every stage of this project. There are opportunities available for the student researcher to express interest in different aspects of the project and tailor some work assignments to meet those interests and gain specific skill sets to help meet future career goals.

Student researchers working with us have previously received credit as contributors or co-creators of published digital projects. Many students working in our departments have been successful in obtaining jobs or acceptance into graduate programs in the humanities and social sciences and professional programs in archives, library science, and information technology.

Secondary Contact: Emily Rau, erau2@unl.edu