Archives Assistant, Harvard Business School, Boston, MA
Posted March 28, 2019
Are you interested in working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment while gaining hands-on experience with unique materials that focus on the evolution of business and industry? Baker Library Special Collections is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented candidate for the role of Archives Assistant.
Under general supervision, the Archives Assistant will provide support for the core functions of accessioning and processing. Responsibilities include:
- Creating preliminary inventories and container lists of new and existing collections in accordance with archival best practices and local policy.
- Creating basic accession and resource records in ArchivesSpace, the library’s archival management system.
- Performing basic preservation measures where necessary, including re-foldering and rehousing of materials in a variety of formats.
- Assisting with the arrangement and description of unprocessed collections and preparing collections for public access.
- Processing small faculty and manuscript collections as time permits.
Skills, experience, credentials needed:
Required:
- BA/BS or equivalent.
- Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in archives.
- Basic knowledge of archival theory and practice, including relevant standards such as DACS and EAD.
- Excellent organizational and written skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to be collaborative and work under supervision and independently.
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications, with an aptitude for learning systems.
- Must be able to regularly lift 40 lbs.
Desired:
- MLS/MLIS candidate from an ALA-accredited institution. Preference will be given to students currently enrolled.
- Previous special collections library experience, particularly with accessioning and processing collections.
- Previous experience working with potentially sensitive and/or confidential records and information.
Schedule: 14 hours per week. Flexible, but must be Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm.
Salary: $18 per hour, non-negotiable.
To Apply:
Please contact Stacey Vamvas directly with a resume and cover letter.
Stacey Vamvas
Group Manager
t.(617) 250-1076
f.(617) 878-0076