Archives Student Worker, Simmons University, Boston, MA

Posted August 27, 2019

JOB POSTING – PART-TIME POSITION
STARTING IN FALL 2019

TITLE: Simmons University Archives Student Worker

HOURS: 15 – 20 hours per week, Beginning Sept/Oct 2019 and continuing through at least May 2020

RATE OF PAY:  $16/hr

REPORTS TO:    Lauren Loftis, Archivist & Digital Initiatives Librarian

REQUIREMENTS:    

• Enrolled in SLIS with an emphasis in Archives Management.   

• Must be enrolled in or have completed LIS438 OR have equivalent experience working in an archives setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:   

•  Provides reference and public service to patrons in person, over the phone, and through email

• Monitors the Archives Reading Room, ensuring careful handling of unique collection materials

• Ensures confidentiality of sensitive documents

• Appraises, accessions, and processes archives and manuscript collections, including photographs, audiovisual materials, and ready reference files

• Assists with Records Management program, preparing material to be sent offsite

• Creates, prepares, and mounts physical exhibits

• Assists with digital initiatives projects, including the processing and scanning of material for online exhibits

• Assists with stack and office maintenance

• Performs other duties as requested

APPLY:    Please submit a resume and cover letter here

    For more information, please email [email protected]