Special Collections Processing Assistant
Special Collections Processing Assistant, Baker Library Historical Collections,
Knowledge and Library Services, Harvard Business School
QUAL: BA/BS or equivalent required. M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited academic program and/or M.A. with an archival concentration (or current enrollment in such a program) preferred. At least one year of experience appraising, arranging, and describing manuscript and archival materials. Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications. Familiarity with accepted conservation and preservation methods applied to archival and manuscript collections and sensitivity to proper care and handling of special collections required. Must be able to regularly lift 40 lbs.
DUTIES: Baker Library Historical Collections seeks an experienced special collections processing assistant to provide support for the processing of archival and manuscript collections at Baker Library. The processor will arrange and describe collections containing a variety of formats and chronological periods. Duties will include rehousing, inventorying, and creating finding aids. Schedule: 15 hours per week, to be worked Monday through Friday between 9 AM and 5 PM.
SALARY: $18 per hour.
TO APPLY: Please submit resume and cover letter to Tim Mahoney at tmahoney@hbs.edu or Baker Library Historical Collections, Knowledge and Library Services, Harvard Business School, Boston, MA 02163. No phone calls please.
DEADLINE: Not stated.