Posted June 22, 2018
Wesleyan’s Special Collections & Archives (SC&A) is the home of the University’s archives, local history, manuscript, and rare book collections, including more than 500 collections of archival materials and over 40,000 rare books. In addition to being the official repository for historical University materials, SC&A holds the papers of Lincoln Memorial architect Henry Bacon, avant…
Posted June 21, 2018
JOB DESCRIPTION Implements City of Newton document imaging projects under the direction of the City Archivist and individual project supervisors. Prepares files for the imaging process. Implements the process for scanning a variety of documents and oversized plans. Determines the correct settings to ensure quality of each document. Performs other duties as assigned. RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare…
Posted June 12, 2018
The Town of Bedford (pop. 13,691) seeks candidates for the position of Archivist. This full-time (40 hrs/week) position reports to the Town Clerk. Duties include, but are not limited to: overseeing the appraisal, arrangement and classification of records and document collections, management of the Town’s record retention schedules and the coordination of conservation and preservation measures…
Posted June 6, 2018
The Curatorial Department at the USS Constitution Museum seeks an Archives Volunteer to assist the Archivist with processing, digitization, and other archival projects as needed. The USS Constitution Museum, located in the Charlestown Navy Yard, serves as the memory and educational voice of USS Constitution by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the stories of “Old Ironsides”…
Posted May 31, 2018
Fall 2018 Internship Opportunity AAPB Cataloging and Digital Collections Internship Description: For Fall 2018, the WGBH Media Library & Archives has an opportunity for graduate students in library science, history or related fields to work on the American Archive of Public Broadcasting. Come and help us preserve the history of public television and radio!…
Posted May 31, 2018
The Lowell Historical Society is seeking a professional archivist with knowledge and experience to analyze our collections, creating a thorough inventory of all documents, photographs, media, artwork, artifacts and other items, stored in various locations with the assistance of LHS board members/volunteers; create a process and controlled vocabulary for the collection, advise on preservation steps, identify…
Posted May 29, 2018
Tennessee Department of State Tennessee State Library and Archives Mission The mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is to exceed the expectations of our customers, the taxpayers, by operating at the highest levels of accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and accountability in a customer-centered environment. Supervisor: Regional Director Summary: An employee in this classification performs professional and…
Posted May 24, 2018
The Visual Resources Center is searching for an Assistant Director, a full-time benefits-eligible position providing great experience for someone interested in image archives, digitization, digital collections management, and art history. We’re looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented individual to join the VRC at an exciting time for the Department of Art History, UChicago Arts, and other cross-campus arts collaborations. Under…
Posted May 24, 2018
Application Deadline: Resume review ongoing, starting June 30, 2018 Link to job posting: jobs.villanova.edu/postings/13819 Years of experience required: 1+ Required Villanova University’s Falvey Memorial Library seeks an entrepreneurial and technologically adept Distinctive Collections Librarian / Archivist. Reporting to the Director of Distinctive Collections and Digital Engagement, the Distinctive Collections Librarian/Archivist coordinates programs for Villanova University’s archives and…
Posted May 22, 2018
The Archival Assistant is responsible for the processing and maintaining of archival itemsand collections. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy. For more information, click here. Typical Functions: Receives archival items and determines physical condition and historical significance. Categorizes items and arranges into chronological, alphabetical, or numerical order. Places items…
