Assistant for the Welch Collection, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Posted December 9, 2016
The Harvard College Library is looking for a less than half time employee to join the Fine Arts Library’s Digital Images and Slides Collection department as the Assistant for the Welch Collection.
The Assistant for the Welch Collection will work with the project cataloguer of the Stuart Cary Welch Collection of Islamic and Indian Photography to process slides for digitization and cataloging.
Duties include: accessioning slides, orienting slides for scanning, re-shelving slides, editing digitized slides, and returning books. If the applicant’s skill set permits, light cataloguing of images may be included in duties.
Basic Qualifications
- Reading knowledge of English required and at least basic working knowledge of one or more of the following languages: Persian, Arabic or Indic languages (Sanskrit, Hindi, Urdu).
- Experience working with Adobe Photoshop and/or Camera RAW required.
Additional Requirements:
- Strong interest or background in visual materials and art history preferred.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a production-oriented workplace.
- Accuracy and attention to detail is a must.
- Hours available are Monday through Friday between 9am-5pm.
EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Instructions:
To apply, email your cover letter and resume to Gwen Collaco, [email protected].