Processing 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 Processing Assistant.
Under general supervision, the Processing Assistant will provide support for the processing and preservation of analog and born-digital archival and manuscript materials at Baker Library. Duties include creating inventories, refoldering and rehousing materials, creating disk images of born-digital materials on physical media, capturing web content via Archive-It, reviewing and writing description for reformatted audiovisual materials, and assisting in the preparation of collections for public access.
Skills, experience, credentials needed:
Required:
- BA/BS or equivalent.
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications and strong attention to detail essential, including legible handwriting.
- Excellent communications skills and ability to be collaborative and work under supervision and independently.
- Basic knowledge of nationally-accepted standards and best practices for archival processing and description.
- Familiarity with accepted conservation and preservation methods applied to archival and manuscript collections and sensitivity to proper care and handling of special collections. Must be able to regularly lift 40 lbs.
Preferred:
- Preference will be given to students currently enrolled in a library science program from an ALA-accredited academic program.
- Demonstrated experience with library information systems and familiarity with creating finding aids using Encoded Archival Description (EAD). Familiarity with born-digital materials and web archiving a plus.
- 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