Pre-professional Positions (2), Center for the History of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

Posted October 21, 2014

The Center for the History of Medicine, Francis A. Countway Library, Harvard Medical School is currently seeking applications for two LHT (17 hours per week) positions to support Center acquisitions, accessioning, and processing work. LHTs re-house unique manuscript and archival materials, create folder lists, carry out preservation photocopying and other preservation tasks, work with rare books cataloging staff, complete data entry and administrative tasks, and intellectually contribute to catalog records, EAD/XML finding aids, and other retrieval tools as required. The processing LHT may also be charged with accompanying the Acquisitions Archivist to pack records at donor sites for transfer to the Center.

Requirements: Completion of one or more classes in an ALA-accredited academic program and/or M.A. program with an archival concentration. Flexibility, versatility, and tolerance for change are essential, as is the ability to both work independently and collaborate in team environments. LHTs are required to periodically move and lift heavy cartons up to 40 pounds and spend significant time at a keyboard. Employees must also be tolerant of library-related allergens.

Positions are for a minimum of six months with the possibility of renewal.

Compensation: $14.00/hour

Interested parties should submit, via email, a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Emily R. Novak Gustainis, Head, Collections Services, at [email protected].