Temporary Archives Assistant, Bentley University, Waltham, MA
Posted March 25, 2019
The Bentley University Archives is seeking a temporary, part-time assistant to work with the University Archivist on a variety of processing tasks. Primarily, the Assistant will be responsible for physical processing of collections, including a large multimedia accession, and the creation of collection-level records to facilitate access.
Other activities will include digitizing fragile media, 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: Flexible schedule, approximately 20 hours per week
Compensation: $15/hr, no other benefits
Dates: 3 month term, June – August 2019, start date flexible
Responsibilities:
- Process physical collections using MPLP standards, and create collection-level records
- Create metadata records for memorabilia and audio-visual materials
- Prepare photographs and metadata for online presentation
- Digitize audio-visual materials and create collection records
- Manage off-site storage requests and re-housing of collections
- Complete reference/research requests on an as-needed basis
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 submit a resume and a one-page letter of interest to Jaimie Fritz, University Archivist at [email protected] with the subject line “Graduate Assistant”. All documents should be sent as PDF or Microsoft Word attachments. No telephone inquiries, please. Interviews will begin immediately; applications accepted until position is filled.
Bentley University is located in Waltham, MA. Free parking is offered on campus, and limited public transportation options are also available. To learn more about the Bentley University Library, visit www.library.bentley.edu.