Posted September 4, 2019
Massachusetts Eye and Ear began in 1824, when two young doctors named John Jeffries and Edward Reynolds decided to take it upon themselves to treat the eye diseases of the Boston poor at a free public clinic. It quickly became apparent that the need was great and that they should expand the endeavor in terms…
Posted August 30, 2019
Job Summary:Working under the general direction of the Special Collections Librarian, the Short-term Project Archivist will process the Henri Lazarof collection. The collection includes approximately 75 linear feet of material documenting the career of American composer Henri Lazarof (1932-2013). Materials include unique holographic composer’s scores, musical sketches, published musical works, correspondence, personal papers, and nearly…
Posted August 30, 2019
Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):Under the supervision of the Archaeology Laboratory Manager and as part of Boston’s City Archaeology Program, provides a wide variety of laboratory and collections duties. The Digital Archaeologist will work for two years in support of the Boston Digital Archaeology Program funded through a grant from the National…
Posted August 30, 2019
Learn how to arrange and describe archival sound, video, and film materials found in mixed-media archival collections. In the morning you’ll focus on understanding archival audiovisual media with sections on format identification, evaluating content, and assessing institutional capacity for providing access for researchers. In the afternoon, you’ll examine processing procedures in depth, including pre-processing assessment…
Posted August 22, 2019
Hours: 14 hours/week with weekly schedule to be determined. Flexible hours between Monday and Friday, 9-5. Eligibility: This is a pre-professional position open to currently enrolled Simmons GLIS students. Library: The Schlesinger Library draws thousands of researchers each year to study the history of women in America. The collection consists of manuscript collections of individuals,…
Posted August 22, 2019
The National Postal Museum, Smithsonian Institutioninvites prospective vendors to submit quotes for the services described in the attached Statement of Work and Request for Quotes. This solicitation in no way obligates the Smithsonian Institution to award a contract nor does it commit the Smithsonian Institution to pay any costs incurred in preparing and submitting your…
Posted August 22, 2019
Summary/ResponsibilitiesThe Phillips Library at the Peabody Essex Museum in Rowley, MA, is seeking a part-time temporary Manuscript Processor. They will be responsible for arrangement and description of the records of the Salem Marine Society, founded in 1766 by sea captains to provide relief for disabled and aged members and their families; to promote knowledge of…
Posted August 22, 2019
The Dedham Historical Society & Museum seeks a part-time Archivist/Librarian to oversee, promote, and steward its important collections that reflect the history of one of the oldest and most historic communities in the nation. Candidate must be forward-thinking and enthusiastic about outreach and engaging audiences. Responsibilities: Care for archival collections and reference library using current…
Posted August 19, 2019
Salary range: $17-$21/hour24 hours per weekFlexible Schedule, but Saturdays are required Position Overview:Reporting directly to the Head of Reference, The Westfield Athenaeum Archivist is responsible for overseeing the acquisition, organization, cataloging, processing, care and accessibility of Archival and museum materials; organize and create exhibits for the Edwin Smith Historical Museum and Athenaeum, provide reference services…
Posted August 16, 2019
Application Deadline Date: 08/21/2019Req ID: 2326Department: Secretary of State’s OfficeLocation: Middlesex, VT, USPosition Type: PermanentSchedule Type: Full TimeHourly Rate: $24.76 OverviewAre you an emerging information management leader looking for a challenging and rewarding position with the State of Vermont? The Vermont State Archives and Records Administration (VSARA) is currently seeking a Records and Information (RIM)…
