Graduate Archives Assistant – Summer 2016, Bentley University Library, Waltham, MA

Posted April 29, 2016

The Bentley University Archives is seeking a temporary, part-time assistant to work with the Project Archivist on a variety of tasks this summer. Many activities will revolve around Bentley’s upcoming 100th anniversary, which has brought a number of diverse projects to the Archives. Primarily, the Assistant will be responsible for physical processing of collections and the creation of collection-level records to facilitate access. Other activities will include assisting with exhibit prep, completing reference requests, re-housing materials, and creating database records for various archival holdings. Since this is a small department, the Assistant will gain plenty of hands-on experience and will be involved in high-level decision making. The assistant should be highly organized, self-motivated, and have an affinity for multi-tasking. This position is ideal for a current student who has already completed significant coursework, or a recent graduate seeking a transitional position. 

HOURS: 20 hours per week, to be completed between 8:00am-5:30pm, Monday-Thursday COMPENSATION: $15/hour

DATES: May 2016 – August 2016

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process physical collections using MPLP standards, and create collection-level records
• Create metadata records for memorabilia and audio-visual materials
• Prepare online exhibits and blog posts via WordPress for Centennial celebration
• Assist with research, development, and implementation of gallery exhibit
• Manage off-site storage requests and re-housing of collections

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuing or recently completed MLS degree with Archives Management concentration
• Prior processing experience using MPLP, preferably on large collections
• Working knowledge of archival theory, arrangement and description, and metadata standards
• Experience with Microsoft Office and data entry/records creation
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

If interested, please send a resume and letter of interest to Jaimie Fritz, Project Archivist, at [email protected]. Please use the subject line “Graduate Archives Assistant.” No telephone inquiries, please. Interviews will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Bentley University is located in Waltham, MA. It is accessible by public transportation but is most easily reached by car. For more information about the Bentley Library, please visit www.library.bentley.edu