Summer is breezing by and our intern has been busy keeping things running smoothly in the archives. Read on for an update in Angie’s words! Hello again! I’m back with a quick update on my first few weeks as an intern for the Michigan Tech Archives. I have been busy learning all about the department . . .
On behalf of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections, in partnership with the Friends of the Michigan Tech Library, we hope you will help us welcome our new Archives Intern for summer 2018. Angie Piccolo was selected as the Friends of the Michigan Tech Library Archives Intern after a competitive national . . .
During the month of March, the Van Pelt and Opie Library hosts the annual Student Awards for all the student assistants in the library. This year’s event took place on Wednesday, March 21 and it included delicious food and a festive awards ceremony, which offered awards in eight categories. We are pleased to announce that . . .
During the month of March, the Van Pelt and Opie Library hosts the annual Student Awards for all the student assistants in the library. This year’s event took place on Wednesday, March 21 and it included delicious food and a festive awards ceremony, which offered awards in eight categories. We are pleased to announce that . . .
The Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections is currently seeking applicants for the Friends of the Michigan Tech Library Graduate Internship for summer 2018. The archives provides a high level of service to scholars, students and a wide range of walk-in visitors and global patrons through virtual reference. Summer services are fast-paced . . .
First Name: Allison Title: Archivist Where are you from? Born and raised in the Twin Cities (Minnesota), but have spent the majority of my adult years in Madison, Wisconsin. Where did you work before coming to Michigan Tech? I first cut my teeth in the archives field as an intern with the U.S. Holocaust Memorial . . .
First Name: Georgeann Title: Library Assistant (Resource Access and Discovery Services and Archives) Where are you from? I grew up in Chassell, just down the road from Houghton, MI. Where did you work before coming to Michigan Tech? I worked for the Chassell Township School as the librarian. What is your favorite thing about working . . .
First Name: Lindsay Title: University Archivist Where are you from? Tamarack City, Michigan Where did you work before coming to Michigan Tech? I started my career as a Librarian with the District of Columbia Public Library in 2007. My first job in academic libraries was as the Gifts Coordinator at George Mason University from 2010-2011. . . .
First Name: Allyse Title: Archives Public Services Intern Where are you from? I’m straight-up local. What is your major: Psychology, with a mix of everything else. What is your favorite thing about working at the Michigan Tech Archives? Besides the delightful crew we have here? We connect our patrons with their long-lost relatives. The excitement . . .
Jeremy is our next staff member to be featured in the Staff Spotlight for American Archives Month! First Name: Jeremy Title: Student Assistant – Copper Range Railroad Exhibit Where are you from? Cadillac, MI What is your major? Mechanical Engineering What is your favorite thing about working at the Michigan Tech Archives? Regularly handling historical documents . . .