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Project Archivist and Database Designer, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Association, Gloucester, MA

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…


Interns (3), Nantucket Historical Association, Nantucket, MA

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…


Archivist for Women Artists’ Collection, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

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…


Special Collections Assistant, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI

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…


Archives Assistant (Photo/Audio Visual), University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY

The American Heritage Center of the University of Wyoming is seeking an Assistant Reference Archivist with primary responsibility for photo and audio-visual requests, who is a creative, dynamic, articulate, and out-going professional. Position is part of the Reference Services unit.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Professional Practice: Supports the academic mission of the University of…


Archives Assistant, Harvard Business School, Cambridge, MA

Baker Library Special Collections, Knowledge and Library Services, Harvard Business School (Part-time; no benefits) Description: Come work with us on a key archival collection at Baker Library Special Collections. Primary duties include providing detailed item level description, identifying restricted materials, basic preservation tasks, and creating a finding aid and accompanying catalog record.    In addition, under…


Library Archivist, Merrimack College, North Andover, MA

McQuade Library seeks a visionary, flexible professional to bring our college archive to the next level, grow our digital repository, and support scholarly communication.   The Archivist will provide expertise and leadership in establishing a complete archives program for both physical and digital items, our historical documents, photos, and artifacts, as well as our ongoing…


Processing Assistant, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, MA

The R. Stanton Avery Special Collections at the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) has an opening for a part-time processing assistant to support the processing and cataloging activities of our three archivists. Common tasks will include re-foldering, labeling, arranging files, creating folder lists, completing basic conservation tasks, identifying LCSH headings, and assisting with the…


Assistant Division Chief, California State Archives, Sacramento, CA

Are you passionate about preserving our state’s most important records and history? Are you an innovative and engaging leader who would like to utilize technology and partnerships to expand access to California’s history and archives to the world? Do you have experience managing high-performance teams who can take on exciting and challenging projects? If so,…


Records Management and Appraisal Unit Manager, California State Archives, Sacramento, CA

Are you passionate about preserving California’s history? Do you have experience working with public records or in records management? Do you enjoy working as a part of a creative, innovative, and high-performing team? If so, our Records Management and Appraisal Unit Manager position is for you!   The Secretary of State’s Archives Division (State Archives)…