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John F. Kennedy Library

Columbia Point

Boston, MA 02125-3398

617-514-1629

www.jfklibrary.org

PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is currently seeking applicants for a part-time position in our Archives Processing Unit. Through this internship you will learn the basic principles of arrangement and description, as well as preservation and rehousing techniques. In addition, you may participate in the preparation, scanning, and entry of metadata involved in a large-scale digitization process, where you will be introduced to theories and practices surrounding content management and digital asset management systems.

As an intern at the JFK Library, you will work alongside and learn from professional archivists. You will be encouraged to ask questions about the profession and the processes employed by the Library, and you will have the unique opportunity to gain experience at a Presidential Library, which is part of the National Archives and Records Administration. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in gaining experience in an archives setting while attending graduate school.

Interns will be paid $12.50 per hour, and may work between the hours of 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. The library is accessible by public transportation; free parking is also available. For directions and additional information, please visit our website, http://www.jfklibrary.org

Interested applicants should submit a resume of their educational and professional experiences, along with the name of at least one reference, to:

Internship Coordinator
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125

Posted by Andrea Medina-Smith at 06:53 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tufts University's Digital Collections and Archives (Medford campus) is seeking 2-3 part-time processing and reference assistants.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in gaining experience in an archives setting while attending graduate school.

The position pays $12.00 per hour.

Duties
Assistants will cover the front desk, answer reference questions assigned to them, and process as well as digitize collections in the coming academic year.
Duties will include greeting visitors to the reading room, paging materials, answering reference requests, assisting with exhibits, processing and arranging collections including re-housing and data entry, and digitization work including scanning and cataloging of digital material.

Qualifications:
- Enrollment in or completion of a graduate level archival degree program
- ideally, some experience with processing, arranging and describing collections
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Familiarity with computing applications in libraries
- Ability and willingness to lift boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.

Hours:
10 -20 hours per week. Hours are flexible within normal business hours between 8:30pm -4pm Monday-Friday. Each shift should be at least 3 to 4 hours long.

Send cover letter and resume by e-mail to:
Susanne Belovari, susanne.belovari@tufts.edu
Archivist for Reference and Collections,
DCA, Tufts University
Tisch Library, 35 Professor Row
Medford, MA 02144
(p) 617.627-3631

DCA is easily reachable by taking the Red Line to Davies Square and the Tufts shuttle (or a 10 minute walk from Davies Square). There is also a shuttle transporting students between Tufts University, Medford, and the MFA (and thus Simmons) every couple of hours.

The DCA is the steward of the University's permanently valuable records and collections created in any format, ensuring their permanent preservation and accessibility. For more information, visit the DCA website at http://dca.tufts.edu/.

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Part-time Archives Position Available, Harvard PIRC

About the Position:

The Property Information Resource Center (PIRC) is seeking a graduate-level archival assistant for a part-time (~15 hours a week), year-round position. The PIRC is the library and archives for Harvard University’s built environment; its collection includes approximately 90,000 architectural and engineering drawings of Harvard’s buildings. The PIRC is responsible for cataloging, preserving, and providing reference service for these drawings.

Located in the heart of Harvard Square on the 5th floor of Holyoke Center, the PIRC is conveniently accessible by both public transportation and the MASCO shuttle.

Para-professionals play a vital role in our organization and are given meaningful tasks and responsibilities, including these listed below:

Primary responsibilities:

§ Pull and re-file architectural drawings, maps and related records

§ Assist with special projects regarding migration to new ILS, collection management, preservation activities, and other hands-on, skills-building activities

§ Assist with records management by preparing materials to be sent to the Harvard Depository

§ Compile and distribute news clippings related to Harvard, its neighbors, and the real estate and building industries

§ Other tasks assigned as needed

Required Skills:

§ Great attention to detail; ability to multi-task and manage time in a busy office

§ Able to work a consistent schedule

§ Enjoy working with a small staff in a small space

§ Previous success working both independently and collaboratively

§ Accurate typing skills (prefer 40 wpm) and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite

§ Position requires the ability to lift boxes up to 40 pounds

Additional Skills:

§ Previous archives experience and/or map librarianship coursework preferred, but not necessary

Pay: $15.00/hour.

Hours: Approximately 15 hours/week, to be worked between the hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday.

Anticipated start date: August 1, 2007; can be flexible.

Other Info: This position reports to the Archivist/Librarian. This position is not eligible for Harvard employee benefits.

To Apply:

Send resume/cover letter to:

Maureen Jennings

Archivist/Librarian

Property Information Resource Center

Harvard University Planning Office

Holyoke Center, room 550

1350 Massachusetts Avenue

Cambridge, MA 02138

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