Archives Reading Room Intern, National Archives of Singapore

3 weeks ago


Singapore GVT Government Technology Agency Full time
[What the role is]
You will be working at the Archives Reading Room as an Archives Services Intern under National Archives of Singapore (NAS).

[What you will be working on]

  • Conduct research on 1 topic of choice, to do a write-up of approximately 600-800 words, to feature archival collections.
  • Conduct historical research to contribute to NAS social media content.
  • Conduct data gathering and analyses on users' e-Request submissions, identify popularly requested collections and create a recommendation list on records to be made readily accessible.
  • Propose, design, and prepare a resource guide/finding aid to assist in research enquiries.
  • Provide support where needed to make record available.
  • Conduct a presentation on learning points from internship research experience, data findings etc., and propose any improvements to the Archives Reading Room team and management.
  • Assist in records processing in NAS' e-Request system to attend to researcher's request submissions.
  • Address patron's research queries both onsite and through the enquiry management system.
  • Assist in weekly maintenance of Archives Reading Room facilities together with staff.

[What we are looking for]

  • Students from History related courses preferred, but general Arts/Humanities/Social Science background with keen interest in history and research are also welcomed.
  • Good written communication skills and able to write in clear, standard English targeted to different audiences/needs.
  • Keen interest in Singapore heritage and familiarity with historical research using primary sources and the internet.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Excel & Word.
  • Comfortable with customer service work and enjoys working with people of diverse background.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Duration: min 12 weeks

Working Location: National Archives of Singapore, 1 Canning Rise, Singapore 179868



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