Two LHT Positions, Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine, Boston, MA
Posted August 13, 2015
The Center for the History of Medicine, Francis A. Countway Library, is currently seeking applications for two (2) LHT (17 hours per week) positions to support 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 Center is located near Simmons College on the Harvard Medical School campus.
- One (1) LHT position, under the direction of the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) Archivist, will support acquisitions activities. This position will begin September 2015 (date TBD) and end June 30, 2016, with the possibility of renewal.
- One (1) LHT position, under the direction of the Bridging the Research Data Divide Project Archivist, will provide processing support. This position will begin September 2015 (date TBD) and end November 30, 2016.
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.
Compensation: $15.00/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].