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Baker Library Historical Collections
15 hours per week

Available April 30, 2008

Salary $12.00/hour

Specific Duties:

Assists in the daily public services operations of the de Gaspé Beaubien Reading Room and general administrative and departmental support. Locates, retrieves and re-shelves collection materials from secure stacks and completes some stacks maintenance duties. Performs photocopying, data entry, filing, and routine clerical duties. Assists with the processing of duplication orders and delivery requests. Performs other duties as assigned. May occasionally assist with basic re-housing and inventorying of collections and other special, short term, collection based projects. May occasionally staff the reading room reference desk, registering patrons, monitoring researchers who are using collection materials, and answering basic directional and reference queries.

This is a year round position of 15 hours per week that must be completed between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Preference will be given to candidates who can schedule their 15 hours for Monday morning, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday morning.

Requirements:

Library and/or public service experience strongly preferred. Excellent communication and organizational skills; knowledge of MS Office applications; and experience with database and Web searching required. Attention to detail. Sensitivity to proper care and handling of special collections materials required.

Overview:

Baker Library Historical Collections holds one of the preeminent collections of historical materials on business and economic history and philosophy in the world. Major collections are the Business Manuscripts Collection, which includes approximately 1,400 collections dating from the fifteenth century to the current day; the Kress Collection of Business and Economics, rare books, broadsides and pamphlets from the fifteenth century to 1850; and the extensive holdings of the Harvard Business School Archives.

Baker Library Historical Collections provides access to these materials in the de Gaspé Beaubien Reading Room in Baker Library | Bloomberg Center.

Please send letter of interest, resume, and three references to:

Abigail Thompson
Baker Library Historical Collections
Baker Library | Bloomberg Center
Harvard Business School
Boston, MA 02163
athompson@hbs.edu

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Title: Ernest Hemingway Collection Intern

Where: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston

When: Starting week of April 14, 2008

Hours: 16 hours per week

Pay: $12.50 per hour

Duties:

The Hemingway Collection Intern will be responsible for processing the other materials series. This task includes updating the finding aid while processing as well as basic preservation work. Tasks include basic preservation work (e.g. rehousing and refoldering). The intern is also responsible for creating and updating the bookmark links of the online finding aid. The intern will also be trained to answer reference questions and give tours of the Hemingway Room. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

Applicant needs to be able to produce work with great attention to detail, demonstrate the ability to learn website editing software, and work independently. Prefer a student in the library science program.

Contact:

If interested, please contact Susan Wrynn, Hemingway Curator at susan.wrynn@nara.gov

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Boston Public Library
700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
617 / 859 – 2356

Closing Date: Open until filled

Position Title: Curator of Manuscripts (P3), Rare Books and Manuscripts

Basic Function:
Under the supervision of the Keeper of Rare Books and Manuscripts; is responsible for the development, cataloging, organization and maintenance of the manuscripts and archival collections, and for making them accessible. Also participates in the acquisition and preservation of the collection.

Reports to: The Keeper of Rare Books and Manuscripts or in her/his absence to the Assistant Keeper.

Supervises: Professional and non-professional staff as assigned.

Typical Duties:

* Assumes responsibility for accessioning and cataloging early and modern manuscript material.

* Assumes responsibility for accessioning, organizing, and indexing archival collections.

* Takes turns with other professional staff in assuming responsibility for the reading room: assisting patrons, answering reference questions, and supervising the security of the use of rare materials.

* Assists patrons with reference questions pertinent to the collections in his/her charge (in person or by correspondence).

* Assists in the acquisition of manuscripts and related material.

* Suggests items or collections in need of restoration.

* Supervises and trains non-professional staff as assigned.

* Cooperates and implements (when assigned) the Department programs and services, such as exhibits, lectures, and workshops.

* Assists in the planning and development of publications related to manuscripts and archives.

* Participates in and/or oversees bibliographical searching of bookdealers’ catalogues as assigned.

* Performs all other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university; a master’s degree in library and information science from an accredited school; a master’s degree in America History or in the humanities or social sciences; knowledge of paleography. In exceptional instances, specialized education, training and/or experience, may be substituted for part or all of the educational requirements.

Four years of appropriate professional experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training sufficient to indicate ability to do the work. Knowledge and experience with manuscripts, archives, and related material, including current conservation principles and practices; demonstrated ability to plan and supervise the work of others; initiative in generating new ideas; broad knowledge of Library collections; ability to work well with staff and public; tact and good judgment; neat appearance.

Requirements:

* Must be a Resident of the City of Boston upon First Day of Hire.
* Must successfully clear a Criminal Offenders Record Information (CORI) check with the City of Boston.

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ARCHIVES STUDENT ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY)

Location: Center for the History of Medicine, Countway Library, Harvard Medical School, 10 Shattuck St. Boston.
Pay: $14.00/hour,

Hours: up to 17 hours per week (to be worked between Mon-Fri 9-5 pm)

Duties: The Countway Library’s Center for the History of Medicine is looking for a responsible and detail-oriented assistant to provide support for the ongoing effort to preserve and provide access to our historical collections. The assistant will perform task such as, but not limited to:

• Performs routine procedures to arrange for preservation and re-housing materials.

• Labels manuscripts folders and containers

• Compiles listings of materials in collections

• Compiles, inputs, and formats data on collection material and collection activities in manual and automated files

o Photocopies for preservation of archival and manuscript collections
o Other duties as required

Qualifications: BA/BS or equivalent required. The ideal candidate will have archival or library experience; demonstrated proficiency with computer applications; and sensitivity to proper care and handling of historical material. In addition, the candidate will be detail-oriented, have excellent written and verbal skills, and neat handwriting.

To apply: Please submit resume and cover letter to Giordana Mecagni, Project Archivist, at Giordana_mecagni@hms.harvard.edu or Jennifer Pelose, Processing Archivist, at jennifer_pelose@hms.harvard.edu

Position open until filled.

Posted 2/28/08

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KNowledge and Library Services

Contract Position Available

Dates: Feb. 25 through June 30

Hours – up to 35 hours per week, Mon.-Fri 9-5 (some flexibility possible)

Position summary

Reporting to the Information Lifecycle Manager, provides records center services for HBS administrative offices, acting as liaison between the Information Lifecycle Management Program, its clients, and Harvard University’s records storage facility (records center). Works with the Archivist (Historical Collections) to provide records center services to HBS faculty members and to support the transfer of administrative records and faculty papers to the Archives.

Specific Responsibilities

* Assists clients in the preparation of administrative records and faculty papers for transfer to the records center by providing help with applying special and general records schedules, instructions for packing boxes, and creating box and folder lists.
* Reviews, revises, and approves all paperwork and coordinates physical transfer of records to the records center.
* Monitors and reviews records center accounts and coordinates with clients the destruction and/or transfer of records to the Archives.
* Reviews database information for completeness and accuracy and updates records center database as necessary.
* Works with the Information Lifecycle Manager and Archivist to facilitate the transfer of administrative records from offices and the records center to the Archives.
* Other duties as assigned

Required/Preferred Education, Experience, Skills:

MLIS in progress; archives and/or records management coursework ; excellent organizational, interpersonal, communications, and customer service skills; Abilities: to work both collaboratively and independently within established guidelines; to work with diverse clients; to pay close attention to detail; and to use a variety of desktop applications . Please note: at times may be required to work in basements, storage areas, or other locations that may be dusty or moldy. Must be able to comfortably lift 35 lb. record cartons on a regular basis.

Contact

Please send resume and cover letter to Liz Copenhagen, Information Lifecycle Manager, ecopenhagen@hbs.edu. For questions, call Liz at 617-495-6499.

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MBHP is a non-profit agency and is the largest regional provider of rental assistance in Massachusetts. We serve approximately 7,500 tenants and 4,000 property owners with rental assistance in 29 communities and the city of Boston. MBHP's mission is to ensure that the region's low- and moderate-income individuals and families have choice and mobility in finding and retaining decent affordable housing; all of our programs and initiatives are designed to encourage housing stability, increased economic self-sufficiency, and the enhanced quality of the lives of those we serve. To achieve our mission and to promote efficient service delivery, we work collaboratively with a broad array of service providers and neighborhood-based organizations.

OVERVIEW:
Structured records management is a requirement for maintaining smooth flowing operations at MBHP. It is the Records Manager's responsibility to develop and maintain an efficient filing system which tracks, monitors, and maintains the Central Files. He/she coordinates the proper filing of documents into the existing file system, as indexed numerically or alphabetically. He/she issues copies of file documents as requested and responds to requests from tenants, landlords, and coworkers. He/she maintains the Master Form Catalog, orders printed forms, and provides a supply of forms for coworker use. While the Records Manager is the sole party responsible for access to the files, it is the Records Manager's responsibility to train the Program Representatives and entire MBHP staff in the fundamentals of MBHP's filing system and interaction with the Records Manager. The Records Manager recognizes that customer service is critical to the success of any organization that deals with clients and therefore the critical function of this position is to support all staff members in their service delivery. The Records Manager will develop and adhere to a schedule which consists of regular assessments of the lifetime of active records. When these records cease to be useful on a daily basis, the records schedule will indicate whether they can be destroyed, sampled or archived. The Records Manager will periodically cull non-current files, evaluate efficient work flow and use of storage space, and arrange for appropriate destruction or storage of documents.

REPORTS TO:
Chief Operating Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and maintain a records management system involving a Central File
System which includes tenant files, client files, and inspection files;
- Support staff by providing client related information from files;
- Convert information into electronic storage formats as needed;
- Maintain computer record tracking system (database);
- Keeps track of files removed from Central Files to ensure that they are returned;
- Check files at regular intervals to make sure that all items are correctly sequenced and the proper file order is maintained;
- Implement changes to the filing system as MBHP?s needs change;
- Coordinate storage and retrieval of off-site files;
- Coordinate storage and supply of forms;
- Retain Master Forms Catalog;
- Operate computerized filing and retrieval and delivery systems;
- Maintain an archive for records no longer used conforming to all legal, institutional, and records management standards;
- Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, record keeping, filing, scanning, and special data entry duties.

Qualified Candidates may be responsible for phone support, including call routing to appropriate support groups, capturing call statistics, and a variety of other phone services.

Responsible for other duties as assigned, including but not limited to record keeping, filing, scanning and special data entry duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- College degree in archival and/or records management or 2 years related experience;
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures;
- Organized, neat, and methodical;
- Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, copy machines, etc;
- Experience with databases, reports, and phone systems required;
- Background in customer support desirable;
- Enthusiastic about the development and maintenance of agency records
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.

SALARY/BENEFITS
$38,000-$61,000 with excellent benefits.

TO APPLY: Resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources
Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership, Inc.
125 Lincoln Street, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
HR@mbhp.org

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Suffolk University, Boston, MA

Overview:
Incumbent is responsible for the development and implementation of a
comprehensive records management program at Suffolk University. The
candidate will develop and maintain records retention and disposition
schedules for University records, including paper and electronic records
consistent with local, state and federal laws. The Records Manager reports
to the University Archivist and works closely with the Director for Budget
and Risk Management, the Information Technology department and the
University's external legal counsel.

Requirements:
MLS/MLIS/MIS degree from an ALA accredited program with coursework in
records management or Certified Records Manager (CRM).
Two to three years professional experience in records management,
preferably in a university setting.
Knowledge and understanding of records theory and standards.
Experience with electronic records management and digital preservation
issues.
Familiarity with technology and developments in electronic records,
digital asset management and digital repository systems.
Strong communication skills and service orientation.
Ability to work with all academic levels, including administrators,
faculty, staff, and students.
Knowledge of legal issues governing university records.

To Apply: Applicants apply online at http://jobs.suffolk.edu

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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.

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Records Management Assistant - University Archives - Harvard University Library

QUAL: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degrees with a minimum of three years work experience or
related area preferred. A combination of education/training & work experience will be considered. Demonstrated skill in data processing & familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets & databases. Additional Requirements: Experience in customer service highly desirable. Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision. Ability to organize, provide & monitor complex/ confidential services throughout the University. Excellent client service & communication skills. Also may be required to work in dusty/moldy environments & must be able to regularly lift 50 lb. storage boxes.

DUTIES: Full Time Position - 35 Hours per week. Records Management Services offers assistance and advice on the management of Harvard University records. Please visit our website at: http://hul.harvard.edu/rmo.

Reporting to the Associate University Archivist for Records Management & under the oversight of the Operations Coordinator, the Records Management Assistant (RMA) supports the activities of Records Management Services at the Harvard University Archives. The incumbent assists the Operations Coordinator in support of University records management activities; accessions archival records; & acts as liaison between University offices transferring records to the University Archives. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for providing support & backup to the Operations Coordinator in advising/assisting in the transfer of records to the records center & other records management activities; assists Records Center clients by phone/email, reviews transmittals & barcoding, & enters data/places daily orders. Also coordinates the transfer & accessioning of archival materials into the holdings of the University Archives. Works closely with the Collections Development unit of the Archives, & is the first line reviewer assessing the appropriateness of materials accepted. The RMA ensures that certain materials are transferred on schedule, & are accompanied by sufficient descriptive data. Ascertains that materials are stored appropriately & that data is entered properly into the Archives' collection management system.

SALARY: Not stated.

TO APPLY: Please apply by going to the following
website:http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/summ_req?in_post_id=36499

DEADLINE: Not stated.

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Processing Assistant, Tufts University.

QUAL: Not stated.

DUTIES: Tufts University's Digital Collections and Archives is seeking part-time processing and reference assistant.

Assistant will process collections and cover the front desk, answer reference questions assigned to her/him, as well as digitize collections.

Duties will include processing projects (rehousing, arranging, writing descriptions, and data entry), and digitization work (scanning and cataloging of digital material), greeting visitors to the reading room, paging materials, answering reference requests, as well as assisting with exhibits.

DCA is easily reachable by taking the Red Line to Davis Square and Tufts shuttle (or a 10 minute walk). There is also a shuttle transporting students between Tufts University, Medford campus, 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. The DCA supports the Tufts Digital Library, the University-wide Records Management Program, and the University Archives and Manuscript Collections. For more information, visit the DCA website at http://dca.tufts.edu/.

We are looking for students who will work at least for all of 2008.

SALARY: The position pays $12.00 per hour.

TO APPLY: For more information, please contact Susanne Belovari at susanne.belovari@tufts.edu or at (617) 627-3737.

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Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Title: Records Processor
Classification: Temporary, Full-time OR Half-time
Department: Library

General Statement of Responsibilities: The Records Processor will
process a specific backlog of institutional records--approximately 1500
boxes of documents and ledger books created between 1980 and 2005. The
processor will identify, inventory, and arrange records, according to an
an existing processing plan in order to separate those of permanent
value, those which are eligible for immediate disposal, and those of
intermediate retention value to be held on/off site.

Dates: From January 22 to April 25.

Compensation: $20/hour

Supervision Received: Reports to Library Director

Qualifications:
* experience processing institutional archives or records, preferably in
a public and/or academic setting.
* Ability to work independently, exercising initiative and judgment.
* Ability to lift, move, and shelve packed records storage boxes.
* Flexibility appropriate for a dynamic work setting, with desire to
participate in collaborative problem solving.
* Facility with standard desktop applications in networked environments.
* Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

Open until filled.
To apply: send resume and cover letter to Paul Dobbs, Library Director
at paul.dobbs@massart.edu.

MassArt is an AA/EOE. Members of under-represented groups and those
committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are encouraged to
apply.

rachel resnik
technical services librarian
massachusetts college of art + design
621 huntington avenue
boston, ma 02115
617-879-7115

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The Chemung County Historical Society (CCHS) in Elmira, NY has an immediate opening for a full-time Librarian / Manuscript Curator to manage its Booth Library collections and facility. The Chemung County Historical Society is a non-profit organization operating two institutions, the AAM-accredited Chemung Valley History Museum and the Booth Library. The Booth Library serves approximately 600 researchers each year and contains important collections on the Civil War, Mark Twain, local history, and genealogy dating back to the late 18th century. CCHS seeks someone who is dynamic, well-organized, and can lead the library in the current effort to provide an online searchable collections database. The Librarian will work as an integral part of the CCHS staff collaborating on exhibitions, publications, programming, and historic preservation.

Qualifications:

* MLS degree with concentration in archival studies or equivalent experience.
* Familiarity with archival cataloging conventions, including MARC and EAD
* Ability to supervise interns and volunteers of diverse background.
* Reference experience
* Experience writing grant proposals
* Good oral and written communication skills, good customer service skills
* Strong database management skills
* Ability to supervise multiple projects at once
* Ability and willingness to climb ladders and lift at least 40 lbs

Please send cover letter, resume, and list of references by December 30, 2007 to: Amy H. Wilson, Director, Chemung County Historical Society, 415 East Water Street, Elmira, NY 14901. (607)734-4167. Or email to: amywilson@chemungvalleymuseum.org, Web site: www.chemungvalleymuseum.org.

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The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, Inc.

Education Department

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest Assistant

The Profile in Courage Essay Contest seeks a temporary, full-time assistant to provide support for a national high school essay contest. The position begins January 2 and ends March 7, 2008. Primary duties include organizing and processing essays, inputting and managing student information on the contest database, and preparing materials for judges. Other duties include solving submission problems and evaluating essays. Please contact Esther Kohn at (617) 514-1649 for more information or send a resume and cover letter to esther.kohn@nara.gov.

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Publication or Company :Bain & Company

Industry: Strategy Consulting

Salary: $15 per hour

Job Duration: Full days, 5 days per week (negotiable)

Immediate start: To work for several weeks late Nov-Dec with possible extension to 3 months

Job Location: Boston, MA

Job Description: The Intern Archivist would help us to manage and archive documents, photos, and videos from our long history. The job would involve identifying, sorting, indexing, and digitizing a variety of materials.

We are looking for an intelligent and responsible individual, preferably with an academic background in archiving, to help us to better understand our history. Successful candidates will be excited about the opportunity to implement a brand new archiving system and will have some input into the design thereof. We seek team players who can work quickly and efficiently.

Please send resume to: david.roth@bain.com

About Our Company: Bain & Company is a global business consulting firm. Our business is helping to make companies more valuable. Our clients have historically outperformed the stock market by 4:1. Bain was founded in 1973 on the principle that consultants should deliver results - not just reports - to their clients. Since then we have worked for over 3,600 clients in virtually every industry. With over 2,700 Bain consultants worldwide, we measure our success by our clients' results.

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Ernest Hemingway Collection
John F. Kennedy Library
Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125-3398
617-514-1530
www.jfklibrary.org

PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is currently seeking applicants for a part-time position in the Ernest Hemingway Collection. Through this internship you will participate in the rehousing of Ernest Hemingway’s personal papers, as well as updating the Online Finding Aid and website. Other duties include: maintaining the Friends of the Hemingway files and assisting with the PEN/Hemingway Awards.

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.

Interns will be paid $12.50 per hour, may work between the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Thursday, and must work a minimum of 12 hours per week (with a maximum possibility of 20 hours/week). 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:

Susan Wrynn
Ernest Hemingway Curator
Susan.wrynn@nara.gov

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Well if you do, here's your opportunity!

The Hall at Patriot Place is seeking a student for 2007 Collections Internship in the New England Patriots archives and preparation for the future museum. A cutting edge, highly interactive experience, The Hall at Patriot Place will showcase the history of the New England Patriots while providing a permanent home for the team's Hall of Fame. The facility is scheduled to open in the fall of 2008. The Hall at Patriot Place will feature the latest in design concepts and multimedia technology to bring the story of the Patriots to life. The Hall will also explore the history of football in New England and will feature an integrated educational program to benefit visiting school groups. The Hall at Patriot Place will be a unique sports hall of fame and experience, and a must-visit attraction for any Patriots fan.

The museum is seeking a student who is interested in pursuing a career in an historical organization and has an interest in collections management. The student intern will be given an introduction into the history of Patriots football and the internal collections care practices of the museum. The student intern will assist staff in research projects and collections care of both artifacts and archival materials. He or she will have the opportunity to complete a registration project(s) in the collection during the internship. The student will also be given an overview of the process of creating a museum.

The successful candidate will be required to work anywhere from 10-40 hours a week for a continuous period flexible with their education schedule. The Collections Intern is required to have completed or working to complete an undergraduate degree in one of the following fields: history, anthropology, American Studies, sports management or equivalent. The museum prefers a student who has experience volunteering or working for an historical organization and is in a graduate program in one of the following fields of study: museum studies, archival studies, public history or equivalent. The student should be a self-starter, highly motivated, and well organized. Please send a letter of interest and resume to Brent Hensel, Curator, New England Patriots, Gillette Stadium, One Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035, (508) 384-4365 or email to brenth@patriots.com.

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The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association seeks a professional archivist for a temporary position to process manuscripts and archival collections of Maria Mitchell, America?s first woman astronomer; the Mitchell family; and the Maria Mitchell Association. The archivist will:

• Arrange and describe designated archives and manuscript collections;
• Help to assure appropriate archival housing for collections;
• Assist with the movement of the archives and manuscripts to a temporary storage location;
• Prepare finding aids;
• Assist with the installation of the descriptions of collections online;
• Help to identify items in need of conservation treatment;
• Train MMA staff where appropriate;
• Create progress reports.

The project will be divided into discrete phases. Phase One will be to process the Maria Mitchell papers; Phase Two will process the papers of members of the Mitchell family; and Phase Three will focus on the papers of the Association. The Archivist will work with the MMA?s curator and report to the curator and the executive director of the MMA. This is a temporary position created in order to complete this ongoing project. Compensation will be $400 -$500/week depending on experience and will be for completion of Phase One. Housing is available.

To apply: Please contact the MMA by visiting the website at mmo.org and clicking on the employment section of the website or by calling 508.228.9198 for further information.

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SIMMONS COLLEGE ARCHIVES

JOB POSTING - PART-TIME POSITION
STARTING IN FALL 2007

TITLE: Archives Assistant (Graduate Student Worker)

HOURS: 10 - 14 hours per week,
beginning Fall 2007 and continuing through at least May 2008

REPORTS TO: Jason Wood, Associate Archivist & Records Manager

REQUIREMENTS: Eligible students will be Archives Management concentrators
in GSLIS and will be enrolled in (or have completed) LS 438
or LS 440.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Accessioning and processing archival and manuscript
collections, including photographs and audio-visual materials,
and preparation of database records;

2. Preparing and mounting exhibits;

3. Monitoring the Archives Reading Room and providing
reference and public service to patrons;

4. Ensuring confidentiality of sensitive documents;

5. Ensuring careful handling of unique collection materials;

7. Assisting with Records Management program;

8. Assisting with stack and office maintenance; and

9. Performing other duties as requested.


CONTACT: Deadline for submission of resumes is October 1st.

For more information or to submit your resume, please email
jason.wood@simmons.edu.

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The City of Boston Archives has two full-time, temporary, one-year
grant-funded openings for a records manager and an archivist.

Records Manager
http://www.cityofboston.gov/jobs/job.asp?ID=3056

Archivist
http://www.cityofboston.gov/jobs/job.asp?ID=3058

For questions, feel free to contact:

John J. McColgan, Deputy Archivist
City of Boston Office of the City Clerk
Archives and Records Management Division
201 Rivermoor Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
617-635-1195; FAX: 617-635-1194
john.mccolgan@ci.boston.ma.us

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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 participate in the preparation, scanning, and possible 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 digital experience in an archives setting while attending graduate school.

Interns will be paid $12.50 per hour, may work between the hours of 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday, and must work a minimum of 12 hours per week (with a maximum possibility of 35 hours/week). 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

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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 participate in the transcription, editing, organization of our Oral History Program, with the possibility of web-editing though our website, http://www.jfklibrary.org/Historical+Resources/Archives/Oral+History+Project/

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, may work between the hours of 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday, and must work a minimum of 12 hours per week (with a maximum possibility of 24 hours/week). 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

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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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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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JOB POSTING - PART-TIME POSITION
STARTING IN SUMMER 2007

TITLE: Archives Assistant (Graduate Student Worker)

HOURS: Up to 21 hours per week,
beginning Summer 2007 and continuing through at least May 2008

REPORTS TO: Jason Wood, Associate Archivist & Records Manager

REQUIREMENTS: Eligible students will be Archives Management concentrators
in GSLIS and will be enrolled in (or have completed) LS 438 or LS 440.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Accessioning and processing archival and manuscript collections, including photographs and audio-visual materials, and preparation of database records;

2. Preparing and mounting exhibits;

3. Monitoring the Archives Reading Room and providing reference and public service to patrons;

4. Ensuring confidentiality of sensitive documents;

5. Ensuring careful handling of unique collection materials;

7. Assisting with Records Management program;

8. Assisting with stack and office maintenance; and

9. Performing other duties as requested.

CONTACT: Resumes will be considered as received, and the job will remain open until filled.

For more information or to submit your resume, please email archives@simmons.edu.

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The MSPCA's mission is to protect animals, relieve their suffering, advance their health
and welfare, prevent cruelty, and work for a just and compassionate society.

The MSPCA was founded in 1868 and since then has accumulated a rich collection of
material (printed matter, including a large collection of journals; scrapbooks; films;
photographs; art; etc.) documenting and celebrating its 139 years. Some of these
materials were protected and organized a few years ago, but significant work remains in
inventorying, cataloguing, and preserving the collection. The Archives are an
irreplaceable source of information about the history of the humane movement, the city of
Boston, the state of Massachusetts, and society at large.

We are seeking a knowledgeable individual to create a plan for the implementation of this
task, prioritize the components of that plan, and begin the work. Part-time hours to be
discussed. $15 per hour.

Prefer person with interest in animal welfare. References required. If interested in
learning more, please contact Jan Holmquist at (617) 541-5005 or jholmquist@mspca.org.

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Job Posting: Archival Intern
Organization: LIMRA International
Location: Windsor, CT

Position Summary: LIMRA, a professional organization serving the
insurance and financial industry worldwide, is seeking an individual to
work as an Archival Intern in our Information Center area. The archival
intern will assist Archival Staff in arranging and describing archival
holdings, performing basic preservation and conservation measures, and
preparing finding aids for many different types of archival materials.
Possible projects include processing collections of photographs,
scrapbooks, historical records and memorabilia.

Requirements:
Candidates must be enrolled in an ALA accredited Library Science
Graduate program and should have successfully completed at least one
Archival Science Course. Candidates are required to be familiar with
archival standards, theory, and practices and have strong interpersonal
and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will have
experience with archival preservation principles, and know some basic
materials repair or conservation procedures.
LIMRA is an established Company that offers a pleasant working
environment, competitive compensation, and a business casual dress
policy. For confidential consideration, please submit your resume, cover
letter and 2 recommendations to: Human Resources, LIMRA International,
300 Day Hill Road, Windsor, CT 06095-4761. FAX: 860-298-4180. E-mail:
HR@limra.com. www.limra.com. E.O.E.

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Digital Specialist
Art Department

The Digital Specialist will assist the Curator of Visual Resources with technical tasks
associated with the development and maintenance of the digital images collection,
including but not limited to:

Processing digital images for inclusion in the VR Collection?s image database using
image software for cropping, enhancing, color correcting and other file manipulation
techniques.
Photographing images from books, periodicals, and other print sources as required.
Archiving digital images using specified storage media and pre-determined archival
practices.
Scanning and processing slides as needed, also preparing them for scanning by an
outside source.
Assisting in the management of digital workflow.
Assisting in cataloging images when necessary.

Requirements:

MLS (candidate) and/or 2 years visual resources experience.
Excellent knowledge of Art History, Decorative Arts History or Architectural History.
B.A in art history or related field preferred.
Experience with digital image processing required (specifically using Adobe Photoshop).
Knowledge and understanding of the technology used in the production and manipulation
of digital images.
Digital and film photography experience strongly preferred.
Attention to detail and service-oriented.
Strong interpersonal skills required.
Ability to commit to one year term.

Position details: Temporary 1 year position, 17 hrs. per week, $15/per hour.

If interested, send cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Office, Wellesley
College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481; or to apply online, please use the
following link: http://careers.wellesley.edu/wellesley/jobboard.

Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and employer.
Successful candidates must be able to work effectively in a culturally diverse
environment. Applications from women, minorities, veterans and candidates with
disabilities are encouraged.

Visit our website at www.wellesley.edu/HR/

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Paid summer archives student opportunity at The Trustees of Reservations, in Stockbridge,
Massachusetts. (Berkshires) INCLUDES HOUSING.

For several years, The Trustees have offered the Jeannine Rioux Internship, for graduate
level students in various fields based at Naumkeag and the Mission House. These are two
of The Trustees' historic house museums, in Stockbridge, MA. Past projects have included
research into Naumkeag's historic gardens and farm, and a historic structures
report for the 18th century Mission House.

This summer, The Trustees are embarking on an ambitious project, state-wide, to move
archival collections into a new centralized storage facility. Before moving the
collections, they need to be better organized. This will include scanning some of the
material, and writing finding aids. Collections include Choate family material (they
owned Naumkeag); materials of William Cullen Bryant, The 19th century poet and editor;
materials concerning the 18th century mission to the Mohicans; and more. For more
information about The Trustees see http://www.thetrustees.org/index.cfm

Salary: $9.00 per hr. plus housing. 35-40 hours a week for 8-10 weeks over the summer.

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Archives Assistant
Northeastern University Libraries
Archives and Special Collections Department

There is a vacancy starting May 28, 2007 for a part-time assistant in Northeastern
University Libraries' Archives and Special Collections Department. This is an excellent
opportunity for individuals interested in gaining experience in an archives and special
collections setting while attending graduate school.

Duties:
? Provide reference service to University Faculty, staff and students, and to outside
researchers
? Refer reference questions to Assistant Archivist as necessary
? Page and re-shelve materials in Reading Room
? Assure security and proper use of materials
? Arrange and describe manuscript and archival material under the direction of the
Assistant Archivist
? Create online finding aids and catalog records
? Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
? Enrollment in a graduate level archival or history degree program
? Excellent organizational skills
? Excellent written and oral communication skills
? Familiarity with computing applications in libraries
? Experience in or a demonstrated commitment to achieving and maintaining diversity in
the workplace
? Ability and willingness to lift boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.

Salary:
$10 per hour

Hours:
8 -10 hours per week. Hours are flexible within normal business hours 9am-4pm
Monday-Friday.

Send cover letter and resume to: Marisa Hudspeth, Assistant Archivist, 92 Snell Library,
Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115; (p)617.373.7656; (f)617.373.8132;
m.hudspeth@.neu.edu

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action Title IX employer.
Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women, and
persons with disabilities.

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The Natick (MA) Historical Society is looking for an independent, motivated, detail-oriented intern to work with our archivist to preserve and catalog a portion of our photographic collection. The intern will gain valuable experience in preserving and describing photographs of varying format and age, scanning photographs for identification and display purposes, and planning for a future exhibit. S/he will also learn about the challenges faced by small historical societies, as well as the valuable and often undocumented resources that they contain. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to, rehousing photographs in Mylar sleeves and acid-free, archival folders; reorganizing photographs into more inclusive subject headings; cataloging and scanning individual photographs using PastPerfect museum software; evaluating photographs for potential use in exhibit. Flexible hours. Prospective interns should have a background in history, museum studies, library science, or other related field, and commit 4 to 8 hours per week. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Jennifer Hance at info@natickhistoricalsociety.org, or mail to 58 Eliot Street, Natick MA 01760. Please call (508) 647-4841 for further information. www.natickhistoricalsociety.org.

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I am writing to ask whether you would inform students of a part-time
position sorting and describing the business and personal papers of a local
book dealer. The position would require about 5-12 hours a week at the rate
of $15/hour, hours to be chosen either on Thursdays and/or Fridays, 10AM to
4PM, with a possible Wednesday available from time to time. The job may
continue through July.

The student would be working with me (a GSLIS graduate) and Norman Fiering
(recently retired director of the John Carter Brown Library). The
collection will be sent to the John Carter Brown Library when we're done.
We are working in an apartment across from Lord & Taylor's and Sak's Fifth
Avenue at the Prudential Center (Copley Square/Prudential T), so it's very
convenient. It would be ideal if the person had a laptop to work on,
because we are creating a simple finding aid in Microsoft Word. The JCB
doesn't have EAD finding aids, but I wouldn't be surprised if the Word
finding aid gets marked up in simple HTML for their Library/Archive website.

I am available to answer any question. My email address is
diane.booton@gmail.com

Many thanks!

Diane Booton

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