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Digital Production and Metadata Librarian, Boston Athenaeum, Boston, MA

JOB SUMMARYReporting to the N. E. H. Chief Technical Services Librarian, the Digital Production and Metadata Librarian produces quality digital images of rare materials, performs post-capture enhancements, and ingests the digital images and accompanying metadata into the Boston Athenaeum’s digital repository (CONTENTdm). Other major responsibilities include documenting projects and processes, metadata creation, stakeholder communications, and…


READER SERVICES INTERN, The Boston Athenaeum, (Boston, MA)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSThe Boston Athenæum seeks a personable and reliable intern for the Reader Services Department who will play an important role in supporting the daily functions of the Reference and Circulation Desks. Reporting to the Head of Reader Services, the intern will work closely with members, patrons, and the public, by providing information about…


Paper and Photograph Conservator, Conservation Laboratory, Boston Athenaeum, Boston, MA

Job Summary The Boston Athenæum’s Conservation Laboratory, a branch of the Technical Services Department, seeks a Paper and Photograph Conservator for a two-year, National Endowment for the Humanities grant-funded, full-time position with the strong possibility of an extension. Reporting to the Senior Conservator, the successful candidate will perform conservation treatments on paper-based materials and photographs…


Children’s Library Intern, Boston Athenaeum, Boston, MA

Essential Job Functions The Boston Athenæum seeks a personable and reliable intern for the Children’s Library who will play an important role in providing and maintaining services offered to children. Reporting to the Youth Services Librarian, the intern will help plan and prepare story times and other programs (in-person), keep the library organized, and interact…