Archives Assistant, MIT Libraries, Cambridge, MA
Posted August 10, 2016
Through 30 June 2017 (available immediately).
35 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9-5, $15 per hour.
Position is temporary, not permanent.
The MIT Institute Archives and Special Collections houses one of the premier collections on the history of science and technology in the United States. The Archives Assistant will work under the direction of the Archivist for Reference Outreach and Instruction to support reference, access and outreach activities. The Archives Assistant will be stationed at the reference desk in the Institute Archives and Special Collections reading room.
Tasks may vary, but will include:
- Managing receipt and return of collections stored off-site, and tracking them (ongoing, daily; ca. 1-2 hrs/day)
- Compiling reference statistics (ongoing, monthly)
- Supporting reference, access, and outreach activities (ongoing)
- Assisting with receipt of collections and supplies
Must possess good verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to lift record carton size boxes (up to 40 lbs.). Accuracy and an eye for detail very important. Ability to work independently and with a team important. Good written communication skills a plus. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Notepad, Aleph, FileMakerPro, Adobe applications, and Archivists Toolkit/ArchivesSpace helpful but not required.
Walking distance from MIT/Kendall MBTA stop (Red Line)
Mail, fax or email resume to:
Nora Murphy
[email protected]
fax: 617-258-7305
http://libraries.mit.edu/