SCoSAA @ Simmons

Hello all,

David Read here--GSLIS alum and a former leader of
your fair group. I am still on the list from awhile
back--hope you don't mind me posting directly--but I
wanted to make sure this gets out before some of you
head out for Chicago.

We are going have a part-time position this fall here
at DiMella Shaffer. This position is not yet
posted-but interested applicants can feel free to
contact me at dread@dimellashaffer.com until Tuesday
August 28th. I will be at SAA in Chicago Thursday
August 30th and Friday August 31st. Interested
candidates who are attending the conference can feel
free to email me to make arrangements to meet and
discuss the position in Chicago. Laura Uglean had a
similar position here last summer so if you know
her--feel free to drop her a line and to get an idea
of the work and atmosphere.

Cheers.

David

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DiMella Shaffer invites applications for a part-time
15 hours per week position for the
fall of 2007. The position is designed to provide
practical experience for a
graduate student interested in pursuing a career in a
corporate
library/records management/archives setting.

Projects may include:

-The appraising, cataloging, and transfer to off-site
storage of architectural
project records and drawings
-Cataloging of vendor product catalogs and design
library materials
-Records surveys
-Moving digital project collections from active to
off-site storage

Requirements: The candidate must be enrolled in an
advanced degree program in
library sciences and have completed LIS 415:
Information Organization (or a
comparable course). Applicants must be
detail-oriented, have good
organizational and communication skills, be familiar
with MS Office
applications, and be able to lift and carry a 30-pound
box. Archives/Records
management coursework and experience with FileMaker
Pro is preferred.

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David Read
Information Resources Manager

DiMella Shaffer
Architecture / Interior Design / Planning
281 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210

Main: 617-426-5004
Direct: 617-778-0199
Cell: 617-320-2624
Fax: 617-426-0046

dread@dimellashaffer.com
www.dimellashaffer.com

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NEDCC SEEKS FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) has reopened the search for a Field Service Representative responsible for providing preservation education, consultation, and information through NEDCC's well-established Field Service Program.

This position focuses primarily on preservation education and outreach activities. The Field Service Representative reports to the Director of Field Service.

Primary responsibilities: Develops and conducts workshops, lectures, training, and conference presentations throughout the NEDCC region and beyond; as part of NEDCC?s reference service, provides preservation information and referrals to specialists via telephone, e-mail, and mail; works with the Director of Field Service to coordinate and implement special events and grant projects; works with the Director of Field Service to develop workshop topics and implement NEDCC?s preservation workshop series; develops workshop calendar and maintains a list of potential speakers; serves as liaison with guest lecturers who contribute to preservation workshops on NEDCC?s behalf; works with the Bookkeeper to arrange for guest lecturers? honoraria and for reimbursement of workshop-related travel expenses incurred by guest lecturers; works with Development and Public Relations Coordinator to develop and process post-workshop evaluations.

Secondary responsibilities: Maintains familiarity with preservation literature and resources; maintains the Field Service department technical files; assists in providing 24-hour disaster assistance over the telephone and/or on site; researches, writes, and edits various publications, including preservation leaflets, bibliographies, newsletter articles, and promotional literature; manages group tours of NEDCC facilities, including planning and scheduling, notification of department heads, and billing (if appropriate); also, conducts tours as required; conducts preservation planning surveys as required; other duties as assigned by the Director of Field Service.

Position requirements: MLS plus one to two years of specialized preservation education or work experience; teaching experience; excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; strong project management skills; knowledge of current digitization trends and practices.

This NEH grant-funded position offers competitive salary and benefits. NEDCC is an equal opportunity employer. To apply, send letter of application, resume, writing sample, and three references to:

Lori Foley
Director of Field Service
Northeast Document Conservation Center
100 Brickstone Square
Andover, MA 01810

T: 978.470.1010
F: 978.475.6021
lfoley@nedcc.org
www.nedcc.org

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Archival Assistant (17 hours weekly)

Hours: Flexible, must be worked between M-F 9-5

Location: Center for the History of Medicine, Countway Library, Harvard Medical School, 10 Shattuck Street, Boston (Longwood Campus). [This is just three blocks from the Simmons campus]

The Center for the History of Medicine is looking for a responsible and detail-oriented assistant to provide support for the processing of historical archival and manuscript collections. Duties will involve re-housing materials under supervision of archivists, data entry of information about material in the collection, and providing support for the management of the collections as needed. This position will be an excellent opportunity to learn about physical processing and description, archival operations generally, and the history of medicine in a very in-depth way.

Requirements: Basic computer skills and strong attention to detail essential. Sensitivity to proper care and handling of special collections essential. Previous special collections library experience, particularly with processing collections, desirable. At least some archives concentration coursework completed, desirable. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Flexibility, ability to be collaborative and work under supervision. Ability to lift boxes up to 40 pounds. Please email your resume to kbaker@hms.harvard.edu.

Closing: Résumés received before September 15 will receive first preference; more than one position may be filled; positions open until filled.

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