Volunteer: Special Collections VolunteerStudents volunteering in person with Special Collections will gain hands-on experience working with rare books, archival materials, photographs, manuscripts, and other unique historical resources. Volunteers may assist with organizing and rehousing materials, scanning and digitizing collections, creating metadata, preparing materials for researchers, supporting exhibits and displays, and maintaining collection spaces. This opportunity provides students with an introduction to archival and library practices while allowing them to explore Fisk University’s rich history and collections. Volunteers will develop practical skills in preservation, research support, and collection management within a professional special collections environment. Organization: Franklin Library Students volunteering in person with Special Collections will gain hands-on experience working with rare books, archival materials, photographs, manuscripts, and other unique historical resources. Volunteers may assist with organizing and rehousing materials, scanning and digitizing collections, creating metadata, preparing materials for researchers, supporting exhibits and displays, and maintaining collection spaces. This opportunity provides students with an introduction to archival and library practices while allowing them to explore Fisk University’s rich history and collections. Volunteers will develop practical skills in preservation, research support, and collection management within a professional special collections environment. Organization: Franklin Library Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37208 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Special Collections Digital OrganizationStudents will assist the Special Collections Department with organizing and categorizing digital scans created for researchers and scholarly requests. Volunteers will help establish consistent file organization, apply descriptive metadata, and improve the accessibility and management of our growing digital collections. This project will help streamline departmental workflows, strengthen digital collection management, and make materials easier for researchers to discover and use. Volunteers will also gain valuable exposure to the work of an academic special collections department and learn more about the unique historical materials, collections, and research resources held by Fisk University. Organization: Franklin Library Students will assist the Special Collections Department with organizing and categorizing digital scans created for researchers and scholarly requests. Volunteers will help establish consistent file organization, apply descriptive metadata, and improve the accessibility and management of our growing digital collections. This project will help streamline departmental workflows, strengthen digital collection management, and make materials easier for researchers to discover and use. Volunteers will also gain valuable exposure to the work of an academic special collections department and learn more about the unique historical materials, collections, and research resources held by Fisk University. Organization: Franklin Library Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Access Services Volunteer - Night Shift 2pm - 10pm (Franklin Library) - Fall 2026POSITION SUMMARY Supports the library mission to provide access to library materials for users. Assists with patron services and/or processing library materials. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & CONDUCT REQUIREMENTS Greet patrons and visitors Check books in and out, including ready reference and reserve materials Straighten and shelve books and materials when necessary Assist patrons with locating resources Run errands Assist with occasional library events Attention to detail Professionally dressed/business casual Culturally sensitive/respect to all patrons and community visitors Computer skills (including all Google Workspace/ Microsoft 365) OTHER POSSIBLE SKILLS/TRAINING (with training) Learning online library systems (with training: Alma, Primo, LibAsk/Answers, Patron Counts) Assist with unique duties assigned by the supervisor, such as … Organize and shelve government documents Organize and shelve periodicals Direct Supervisors Reports to the Night Supervisor or Assistant to Librarian for Access Services Responsible for contacting supervisor or library administration assistant regarding requests for schedule changes and/or absences. Organization: Franklin Library POSITION SUMMARY Supports the library mission to provide access to library materials for users. Assists with patron services and/or processing library materials. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & CONDUCT REQUIREMENTS Greet patrons and visitors Check books in and out, including ready reference and reserve materials Straighten and shelve books and materials when necessary Assist patrons with locating resources Run errands Assist with occasional library events Attention to detail Professionally dressed/business casual Culturally sensitive/respect to all patrons and community visitors Computer skills (including all Google Workspace/ Microsoft 365) OTHER POSSIBLE SKILLS/TRAINING (with training) Learning online library systems (with training: Alma, Primo, LibAsk/Answers, Patron Counts) Assist with unique duties assigned by the supervisor, such as … Organize and shelve government documents Organize and shelve periodicals Direct Supervisors Reports to the Night Supervisor or Assistant to Librarian for Access Services Responsible for contacting supervisor or library administration assistant regarding requests for schedule changes and/or absences. Organization: Franklin Library Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Dec 1, 2026 Zip Code: 37208 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Legacies in FocusCome help us bring Fisk’s history to life! Legacies in Focus is a digitization initiative working to preserve and share Fisk University’s historic photograph collections. We’re looking for 2 students who can commit approximately 5 hours a week throughout the semester. You’ll gain hands-on experience with digitization, archives, metadata, digital humanities, and historical collections—and learn what goes on behind the scenes of creating a digital archive. No previous experience is needed! We’re simply looking for students who are curious, dependable, ready to learn, and respectful of the collections they work with. After signing up, you’ll be invited to a quick meeting with Joanna Soderberg, Digital Library Projects Coordinator, to learn more, ask questions, and find a schedule that works for you. Come learn new skills while helping preserve and share Fisk’s incredible history! Organization: Franklin Library Come help us bring Fisk’s history to life! Legacies in Focus is a digitization initiative working to preserve and share Fisk University’s historic photograph collections. We’re looking for 2 students who can commit approximately 5 hours a week throughout the semester. You’ll gain hands-on experience with digitization, archives, metadata, digital humanities, and historical collections—and learn what goes on behind the scenes of creating a digital archive. No previous experience is needed! We’re simply looking for students who are curious, dependable, ready to learn, and respectful of the collections they work with. After signing up, you’ll be invited to a quick meeting with Joanna Soderberg, Digital Library Projects Coordinator, to learn more, ask questions, and find a schedule that works for you. Come learn new skills while helping preserve and share Fisk’s incredible history! Organization: Franklin Library Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Dec 4, 2026 Zip Code: 37208 3051 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Fisk Forever Digital Project - John Hope & Aurelia E. Franklin LibraryThe John Hope & Aurelia E. Franklin Library is seeking four (4) student volunteers to support Fisk Forever, a long-term digital preservation initiative dedicated to documenting, preserving, and expanding access to Fisk University’s institutional history. The project focuses on the digitization of photographs, documents, publications, and other historical materials, transforming physical collections into sustainable digital resources. Through this work, Fisk Forever supports access, institutional memory, and responsible digital stewardship for students, researchers, and the broader community. What Volunteers Will Gain Volunteers will receive both theoretical and hands-on training in digital archiving and preservation, including: Foundations of preservation and digitization Hands-on experience digitizing historical materials Introduction to metadata creation and documentation practices Exposure to real-world digital library and digital humanities workflowsThis opportunity is ideal for students interested in archives, history, digital humanities, library science, public history, or cultural preservation, and for those seeking meaningful professional development experience. How to Apply To apply, please sign up for the volunteer opportunity. Once you have signed up, the Digital Library Coordinator, H. Joanna Soderberg will reach out with next steps and additional details.
Organization: Franklin Library The John Hope & Aurelia E. Franklin Library is seeking four (4) student volunteers to support Fisk Forever, a long-term digital preservation initiative dedicated to documenting, preserving, and expanding access to Fisk University’s institutional history. The project focuses on the digitization of photographs, documents, publications, and other historical materials, transforming physical collections into sustainable digital resources. Through this work, Fisk Forever supports access, institutional memory, and responsible digital stewardship for students, researchers, and the broader community. What Volunteers Will Gain Volunteers will receive both theoretical and hands-on training in digital archiving and preservation, including: Foundations of preservation and digitization Hands-on experience digitizing historical materials Introduction to metadata creation and documentation practices Exposure to real-world digital library and digital humanities workflowsThis opportunity is ideal for students interested in archives, history, digital humanities, library science, public history, or cultural preservation, and for those seeking meaningful professional development experience. How to Apply To apply, please sign up for the volunteer opportunity. Once you have signed up, the Digital Library Coordinator, H. Joanna Soderberg will reach out with next steps and additional details.
Organization: Franklin Library Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Dec 4, 2026 Zip Code: 37208 3051 Allow Groups: No |