Assistants, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Posted July 31, 2018
Position #1
Processing Assistant
(Part-time)
There are two vacancies for a part-time assistant in Northeastern University Libraries’ Archives and Special Collections Department. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in gaining experience in an archives and special collections setting while attending graduate school.
Duties:
- Create processing plans
- Arrange and rehouse manuscript and archival material
- Create inventories and finding aids
- Conduct shelf-reads
- Standardize legacy data
- Write blog posts
- Digitization of select material
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Enrollment in a graduate level archival or public history degree program
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and ArchivesSpace
- Ability and willingness to lift boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.
- Commitment to achieving and maintaining diversity in the workplace
Salary:
$14.00 per hour
Hours:
17 hours per week
To Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume via email to:
Daniel Lavoie, Collections Archivist, [email protected]
92 Snell Library, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 617.373.3317.
Position #2
Archives Reference Assistant
(Part-time)
There are two vacancies for a part-time reference assistant in the Northeastern University Libraries’ Archives and Special Collections Department. The Archives Reference Assistant is responsible for assisting the Reference and Outreach Archivist with front facing and reference tasks. This position is for someone who is comfortable and welcoming who has the sensitivity to work with diverse community members.
Duties:
- Provide reference service to University Faculty, staff and students, and to outside researchers
- Refer reference questions to Reference and Outreach Archivist as necessary
- Retrieve and re-shelve materials in Reading Room
- Write blog posts promoting Archives materials or events.
- Assist with digital exhibits
- Manage reading room and assist patrons as needed while using materials
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Enrollment in a graduate level archival or history degree program
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Interest in critical librarianship and inclusive and ethical archival practices
- Familiarity or comfort with applications and interfaces such as Alma, ArchivesSpace, and WordPress
Salary:
$14 per hour
Hours:
17 hours per week
To Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume via email to:
Molly Brown, Reference and Outreach Archivist, [email protected]
92 Snell Library, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 617.373.7656
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action Title IX employer. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.