Posted August 23, 2016
The Massachusetts Historical Society (MHS) seeks a part-time library assistant (up to twenty-one hours per week) to greet visitors and provide services to researchers who make use of the Society’s collections in the MHS library. The MHS is an independent research library that collects, preserves, and makes accessible manuscripts and other materials that promote the study of the…
Posted August 19, 2016
The following Manuscripts and Archives position is open in the Yale University Library. We seek a strong and diverse pool of candidates. To apply, please visit: http://www.yale.edu/jobs . Reporting to the Assistant Head of Arrangement and Description, the Archivist is primarily responsible for selecting, appraising, arranging, describing and making accessible Law-related manuscript and archival materials and promoting…
Posted August 19, 2016
The Library of Worcester Historical Museum is the point of access to thousands of manuscripts, photographs, prints, maps and other historical documents relative to the study of Worcester history. This position provides Saturday reference services to patrons, researchers and staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to Excellent public service Maintain and report accurate statistics…
Posted August 17, 2016
JOB SUMMARYThe Photo Archives Assistant provides support to the Photo Archive Manager for all of the core functions of the department. PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS Assists the Photo Archive Manager in the care, management, and description of photographic collections. Accessions and processes new acquisitions. Provides access to the photograph collection through the creation and maintenance of…
Posted August 10, 2016
About the Boston Women’s Fund For more than 34 years, the Boston Women’s Fund has been a leader in the effort to address the gender funding gap in philanthropy through a combination of grants and programs designed to meet the special challenges of women, girls and their families. Founded in 1983, BWF was the first women’s foundation in…
Posted August 10, 2016
Through 30 June 2017 (available immediately).35 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9-5, $15 per hour.Position is temporary, not permanent. The MIT Institute Archives and Special Collections houses one of the premier collections on the history of science and technology in the United States. The Archives Assistant will work under the direction of the Archivist for Reference…
Posted August 10, 2016
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for the position of Processing and Digital Assets Archivist. The Processing and Digital Assets Archivist will work as part of the Special Collections and Archives team to create access to research resources and to facilitate their use by researchers. The Archivist will process both analog and digital collections and will provide leadership…
Posted August 4, 2016
Description: 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! Help us make it accessible to the American public and for future generations! The AAPB Cataloging interns…
Posted August 4, 2016
Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music. Position Focus:…
Posted July 27, 2016
Annual Salary Range: $35,589.60‐$56,685.60. Salary is negotiable within the range based on qualifications and experience. Job Summary: The Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) seeks a highly motivated, innovative, and collaborative Electronic Records Project Archivist to work on the Alabama State Electronic Records Project (ASERP). The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) funded the three‐year…
