Processing Assistant, Baker Library Special Collections, Harvard Business School, Boston, MA

Posted September 11, 2015

Knowledge and Library Services

(Part-time; no benefits)

Description: Baker Library Special Collections seeks a responsible and detail-oriented Processing Assistant to provide general support for the processing and cataloging of archival and manuscript collections at Baker Library. Duties include creating inventories, refoldering and rehousing materials, and assisting in the preparation of collections for public access.

Qualifications:

Required: BA/BS or equivalent. Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications and strong attention to detail essential, including legible handwriting. Excellent communications skills and ability to be collaborative and work under supervision. Basic knowledge of nationally-accepted standards and best practices for archival processing and description. Familiarity with accepted conservation and preservation methods applied to archival and manuscript collections and sensitivity to proper care and handling of special collections. Must be able to regularly lift 40 lbs.

Preferred: Current enrollment in a library science program from an ALA-accredited academic program. Demonstrated experience with library information systems and familiarity with creating finding aids using Encoded Archival Description (EAD).

Schedule: 15 hours per week. Flexible, but must be Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm.

Salary: $15 per hour.

To apply: Please submit resume and cover letter to Mary Samouelian, Sr. Archivist, at [email protected] or Baker Library Historical Collections, Knowledge and Library Services, Harvard Business School, Boston, MA  02163.  No phone calls please.