Archival Assistant, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Cambridge, MA

Posted September 11, 2015

Job Description: Enhance the cataloging for a collection of Theodore Roosevelt printed cartoons and prep the collection for digitization. Duties include editing and enhancing the current spreadsheet for the collection, checking for accuracy and doing name authority work.  Reboxing and labelling the collection in order for it to be moved to offsite storage. Prepping the collection for digitization by creating the metadata spreadsheets.

Please note: This is a 13 week temporary appointment.

Job Requirements: BA, enrollment in an MLS program preferred.  Attention to detail, ability to work independently and be self-motivated. Interest in American history preferred. 

Please send cover letter and resume to: [email protected]