Student Archivist Interns

Walk With Web Inc. (WWW) is seeking two enthusiastic and detail-oriented students from Fourah Bay College to join our research team as Student Archivist Interns. This internship provides an exciting opportunity for students to enhance their skills and gain hands-on experience in digitization, creation of metadata, and cataloguing.

Responsibilities:

● Create metadata for archival materials using established British Library standards
● Assist with digitization of archival materials (scanning, file naming, quality checks)
● Support cataloguing and organization of physical and digital collections
● Follow archival best practices for handling fragile materials
● Maintain clear documentation of workflows and decisions and communicate progress regularly
● Contribute to the development of the Sierra Leone Public Archives website that benefits researchers, students, and the general public. 

Qualifications:

● Current student at Fourah Bay College in the Department of Information Studies and Knowledge Management (Preferable area of study: Records Management and Archives Administration, or related disciplines).
● A genuine interest in archives, digitization, metadata, and cultural preservation
● Basic computer proficiency, including file management, word processing, and spreadsheets
● A commitment to follow standards, guidelines, and workflows for metadata creation and digitization
● Willingness to learn and apply metadata standards and archival best practices
● Strong communication and collaboration skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team 

Career Growth Opportunities:

● Tech & Business Integration – Work with digital tools, financial analytics, and technology-driven business processes, enhancing technical and managerial skills.
● Soft Skills Development – Improve corporate communication, leadership, and cross-cultural teamwork through structured feedback, mentorship, and practical industry engagements.
● Industry Exposure – Develop hands-on business experience by working alongside industry professionals, applying problem-solving skills to real-world challenges.
● Networking & Career Advancement—Expand your professional network through strategic connections with professionals and peers and receive personalized career guidance and mentorship to support your long-term growth.
● Resource Accessibility – Gain access to university-provided resources such as internet access, computer labs, essential software, and dedicated workspaces to ensure you can effectively complete your internship responsibilities.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Number of Positions	2
Minimum Experience	0 - 1 year
Compensation	One One-time award of USD 300 Certificate of Completion from Walk With Web Inc.
Hours per Week	Full time (35 hours) M - F 7hrs/Day
Manager	Mégane Coulon at Susquehanna University (Project Director - WWW), Lillian G. Alarcon at Susquehanna University, and John Sannoh, Internship Supervisor at SLPA
Position Duration	4 Months Contract
Position Start Date	Feb 01, 2026
Position End Date	May 31, 2026
Application Deadline	Internal Nomination Deadline: Jan 23, 2026 Nominations to WWW: Jan 25, 2026

HOW TO APPLY:

● SLPA in collaboration with DISKM at FBC will select and nominate students from the Fourah Bay College for this internship program and forward the nomination to Walk With Web Inc for assessment and evaluation.
● Once nominated, candidates will undergo an interview process by Walk With Web Inc. before the final selection.
● No direct applicants will be accepted for this call by Walk With Web Inc.

For Students
All interns must submit the nomination package (all application documents listed below) to the Internship Coordinator, John Sannoh of Sierra Leone Public Archives (info@sierraleonepublicarchives.gov.sl), by Jan 23, 2026. SLPA will then forward the nominations directly to Walk With Web Inc.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring their nomination packages are complete. The nomination package must include one (1) single PDF file with the following documents attached in the order listed below:

1. Cover Letter by Student outlining their motivation to participate in the internship. What they expect to learn and how they want to contribute. (Max. 1 Page)
2. CV (Max 5 Pages)
3. Transcript unofficial but verified by Fourah Bay College.
4. Government-issued ID Proof, Passport preferred.

Use free online software to combine documents into one (1) PDF file:

https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/online/merge-pdf.html

https://www.ilovepdf.com/merge_pdf

[PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL WITH MULTIPLE ATTACHMENTS]

For Internship Coordinator - SLPA

Fourah Bay College must nominate at least two (2) and a maximum of five (5) students for each position. Since two positions are open for this call, Walk With Web Inc. will expect at least four (4) nominations and a maximum of ten (10).

The nomination should be submitted in 1 email with two (2) attached files for each nomination. Each nomination forwarded to Walk With Web Inc. must include:

1. Nomination Package (4 Documents submitted by students)

Email two PDF files to each student to Walk With Web Inc. for further assessment and final hiring decisions.