Library/Archives Assistant, Roxbury Latin School, Roxbury, MA
Posted June 12, 2018
Job Title:
Library/Archives Assistant
Background:
The Roxbury Latin School seeks a volunteer or volunteers to work in the archives and library during the 2018-2019 school year. This is a perfect opportunity for students on either the library or archives tracks to gain transferable skills for academic, school, and private institutions. The Roxbury Latin School is the oldest school in continuous operation in North America, founded in 1645 by John Eliot. Today it is comprised of 300 boys in grades 7-12.
Reports to:
The Library/Archives Assistant will report to Simmons alum, Christopher Heaton, who is the Librarian and Archivist at the school.
Responsibilities:
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Shelving, book plating, and cataloging books for the Mary Rousmaniere Gordon Library and Alumni Collection
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Light archival projects including alumni exhibit display cases and fulfilling research requests
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Processing of archival and library materials
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Note: this role will not have direct contact with students
Training will be provided to familiarize volunteers with The Roxbury Latin School’s library catalog system (Follet Destiny). Volunteer hours will occur during normal school hours (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.), though no set schedule has been identified. Will work with you to determine hours for full or half days. Lunch will be provided.
You will be required to complete a CORI request (background check). This entails filling out a CORI form and showing your valid state ID here at the school. Once this is complete (after about 1-2 weeks), you can begin volunteering.
How to apply:
Send an email with your resume and relevant experience (this can include coursework you’ve completed and/or are enrolled in, such as LIS 415: Information Organization) to Christopher Heaton (christopher.heaton@