Archives Assistant, Boston University School of Theology Library, Archives & Special Collections Department, MA
Posted May 5, 2023
Description
Internship Location (City, State, Province, Country): 745 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston,
Massachusetts 02215
Minimum educational/experience qualifications: Actively enrolled in a Master of Library and
Information Science degree program or a similar degree program or possess relevant archival
experience. Recent LIS graduates are also encouraged to apply.
Schedule: 5-10 hours per week. Internship dates and hours are flexible to accommodate the
Archives Assistant’s course load and schedule. Because of the nature of the position, all work must
be completed on-site. The Archives & Special Collections Department’s hours
are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Compensation: unpaid
About the Library:
The Boston University School of Theology Library, located on the second floor of the School of
Theology, is an autonomous Boston University Library that serves the School of Theology community
on campus. Our goal as an institution is to build a library that supports the School of Theology in its
mission to “cultivate leaders for communities of faith, to enrich the academy, and to seek peace with
justice in a diverse and interconnected world.” We collect in areas that support the curriculum of the
School of Theology (e.g., Biblical studies, the history of Christianity, theological ethics, doctrinal
theology, practical theology, liturgy and homiletics, and Christian education), areas of interest to our
STH community, and build upon our already existing and unique collections. Our archives and
research collection contains a wealth of records of historical value created by the New England
Conference of the United Methodist Church, the Boston University School of Theology, and others.
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Archives and Special Collections Librarian and staff, the Archives Assistant
will gain firsthand experience working in an academic library. They will be taught to use established
archival standards and local best practices to enhance access to paper-based and digital collections.
The Archives Assistant will be responsible the processing, arrangement, and description of archival
collections and to conduct basic archival preservation activities under the supervision of the Archives
and Special Collections Librarian and staff. In addition to these responsibilities, the Archives Assistant
will create finding aids in DACS in ArchivesSpace. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Basic Qualifications:
- Actively enrolled in undergraduate or graduate education in library science, archival management,
history, or a related field. Recent LIS graduates are also encouraged to apply. - Strong verbal and writing skills.
- Ability to take direction and accept constructive feedback.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong sense of responsibility and confidentiality.
- Ability to lift archival boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of DACS, ArchivesSpace, LCSH, AACR2, and RDA is preferred but not necessary.
To Apply
Please send or email a resume and a letter describing your interest in this position to:
John Coelho
Archives & Special Collections Librarian
BU School of Theology Library, Archives & Special Collections Dept.
745 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
Email: [email protected]