Posted July 19, 2019
The Watertown Free Public Library is a busy, mid-sized library serving over 36,000 patrons a month. Nestled in the oldest part of our renovated building is the Local History Room, home to thousands of volumes of Watertown history. This collection contains books by local authors, genealogies, town records, histories, and various primary sources and ephemera….
Posted July 18, 2019
Marlboro College is a small, private, liberal arts college nestled in the hills of Southeastern Vermont. Weare in search of a self-directed and collaborative professional who is prepared to establish a vibrantarchives department while also working closely with colleagues to determine best practices and asustainable operation in Special Collections & Archives. The Project Archivist works…
Posted July 18, 2019
The ASU Library seeks a highly motivated, collaborative and service-oriented Metadata Librarian for Specialized Collections to develop and coordinate metadata initiatives for ASU Library’s special collections and archival resources, including rare books, photographic and manuscript collections, and digital objects. Working under the direction of the Head of Acquisition and Metadata Services, the Metadata Librarian for…
Posted July 11, 2019
Job Summary:The Archival Researcher/Project Archivist will undertake two areas of focus for the Hill/#metoo collection: processing, and research. The Hill/#metoo collection consists of approximately 15 linear feet of manuscript material along with digital material from October 1991-November 2018, documenting first- and second-person accounts of sexual harassment and gender violence as well as, race, class, age…
Posted July 11, 2019
The Nantucket Historical Association’s Research Library is offering three paid internships during fall 2019. Individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities are encouraged to apply for these internships. The internship is sixteen weeks with a September 3 start date, though there is some room for flexibility. Interns work 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5…
Posted July 9, 2019
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Institution Archivist to join the Library Department. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for benefits. JOB SUMMARY:The Archivist acquires, accessions, arranges, catalogs, preserves and makes accessible the contents of the WHOI Archives. With little supervision, works creatively and independently to establish objectives…
Posted July 8, 2019
DEPARTMENT: Department of Maps and Modern Manuscripts SUMMARY:This 15 week internship is funded by a private donor. Working in the Department of Maps and ModernManuscripts under the supervision of Newberry archivists, the Midwest Dance and Theater Collections Intern will participate in preserving, arranging, re-housing, and describing Chicago dance, performing arts, and theater archives and manuscript…
Posted July 3, 2019
Responsibilities include: Leadership and Management – Provides leadership for the selection, description, and preservation of the Archives. Implements policies, procedures, and standards for effective operation and maintenance of the Archives. Collection Department, Processing and Digital Initiatives – Develops and preserves collections. Designs and builds access tools. Directs work on both preservation and access digitalization. Contributes…
Posted July 1, 2019
Description: Digital Collections and Archives (DCA) supports the teaching and research mission of Tufts University by ensuring the enduring preservation and accessibility of the university’s permanently valuable records and collections. DCA assists departments, faculty, and staff in managing records and other assets. DCA collaborates with members of the Tufts community and others to develop tools to…
Posted June 28, 2019
Houghton Library seeks an innovative, collaborative, and user-centered Assistant Curator to support building, managing, and promoting use of the Library’s pre-1800 collections, with a particular emphasis on early manuscripts. The position offers the opportunity to work with the collections of a world-class rare book and manuscript library, and to inspire broad and creative use of…
