*Internship:* Collections Assistant Intern



*Museum Overview:*

The Museum of Osteopathic Medicine and the International Center for
Osteopathic History are dedicated to preserving the heritage of osteopathic
medicine. Its mission is to “preserve and promote the history and tenets of
osteopathy through collections and research to a global audience”. The
collection of over 80,000 artifacts traces the roots of osteopathy,
beginning with its founder, Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, and his establishment
of the first osteopathic medical school in Kirksville, Missouri to its
growth into a worldwide profession.



*Position Description:*

Assist the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine’s Registrar with digitizing and
transcribing business letter collection.



*Position Responsibilities: *

   -  Digitally photograph or scan each document
   -  Transcribe business letters into a searchable document
   -  Improve storage conditions where practical and note storage location
   in *PastPerfect *



*Position Details:*

*Duration/Hours:* 13 weeks; 40 hours per week; Federal holidays, 2 float
days

*Pay:* $3,000 stipend

*Start Date:* May 6th, 2016 (flexible)



*Position Requirements:*

Bachelor’s degree or intended graduation with a focus in Museum Studies,
History, or related field; strong attention to detail; ability to handle
large workloads and meet deadlines; and ability to work well alone and in a
group. Optional, but preferred: museum registration and/or inventory
experience, as well as familiarity with *Adobe Photoshop*.



*Application Deadline:* March 4th, 2016. Final selection will be made by
March 25th, 2016.



*Application Details: *Send hard or electronic copy of a cover letter and
resume to:

The Museum of Osteopathic Medicine

Attn: Anna Mullen Villareal

Museum of Osteopathic Medicine

800 West Jefferson

Kirksville, MO 63501

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Questions about the position may be directed to: [log in to unmask]

*Heather Rudy*, Registrar
Museum of Osteopathic Medicine
A.T. Still University
800 W. Jefferson St
Kirksville, MO 63501
phone: 660-626-2176
fax: 660-626-2984
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www.atsu.edu/museum

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