Posted November 22, 2019
The University of Virginia seeks an Accessioning Archivist who will have the responsibility for processing new acquisitions to a basic level so that they are discover-able and available for research as soon as possible after acquisition through ArchivesSpace. Reporting to the Head of Technical Services for Special Collections, this position works closely with both…
Posted November 22, 2019
The Archdiocese of Boston serves approximately 1.8 million Catholics residing in 144 different communities in eastern Massachusetts. The archive, research library, and much of the archdiocesan administration are located at the Pastoral Center in Braintree, Massachusetts. Duties and Responsibilities: Archivist I will work closely alongside other archive staff members to collect, preserve, and…
Posted November 20, 2019
The United States Province of the Holy Union Sisters has an opening for a full-time Province Archivist for their repository in Fall River, MA. With roots in France in the 1820s, the Province holds historic collections that span its arrival in the United States in 1886 to the present day. The records are well organized,…
Posted November 19, 2019
The Donohue Group, Inc. (DGI) has immediate contract positions available (30-37.5 hours/week) for a short-term cataloging project in the Boston area. The estimated time period is 6 months, with possibility of extension. Duties: Perform copy and original (brief record) cataloging on a variety of materials. Required Qualifications: MLS (ALA accredited) OR equivalent combination…
Posted November 12, 2019
Internship Description Selected interns will work one-on-one with an archivist or as part of a small team to assist on- and off-site researchers in accessing records housed at the National Archives Building. The following are some of the duties that interns can expect to undertake: Responding to off-site researcher inquiries by doing a cursory search…
Posted November 12, 2019
The University of Illinois at Chicago Library seeks a dynamic and visionary individual for the position of a tenure-track University Archivist. The University Archivist has primary responsibility for planning, developing, and maintaining the university archives program. Reporting to the Head of Special Collections and University Archives, the archivist will provide leadership and expertise in archives…
Posted November 9, 2019
This position will be responsible for a three phase project. The cemetery will provide a paid assistant and make corporate officers available to answer questions. Tasks include: collective review and planning; database design; and processing and data input. The records are currently unprocessed and unindexed. They are mostly in date-ordered and labeled envelopes and…
Posted November 8, 2019
The Nantucket Historical Association’s Research Library is offering three internships during spring 2020. Individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities are encouraged to apply for these internships. Requirements for all internships: Enrollment in or graduation from an ALA-accredited master’s program Completed coursework in archival theory and practice or relevant experience with archival materials Solid time…
Posted November 7, 2019
Rutgers University Libraries is seeking an experienced, innovative, and service-oriented individual to fill the position of Archivist for Women Artists’ Collections for the New Brunswick Libraries. This non-tenure track full-time faculty position will process manuscript collections, prepare and encode finding aids, support digital initiatives related to women artists, and provide reference service for researchers…
Posted November 7, 2019
Rhode Island College’s James P. Adams Library seeks a part-time Special Collections Assistant to assist the Digital Archivist & Special Collections Librarian with archival processing, digitization, research and other projects to promote and facilitate access to the library’s special collections. Duties include but are not limited to: Organizing and rehousing of archival collections Creating finding…
