Special Collections
Posted July 21, 2022
Description: The Wyndham Robertson Library at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia, is a small and nimble library that actively supports the campus community through its teaching, collections, events, and engagement with university initiatives. The staff strive for diversity, equity, and inclusion through every aspect of the library’s resources and services, and they regularly seek feedback and modify…
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Posted June 6, 2022
Description: As the Special Collections Receptionist, this position staffs the reception desk in the Special Collections Lobby by greeting visitors, registering new researchers and checking in pre-registered patrons, answering the telephone, explaining policies and procedures of the department and Library, and answering questions. As the Tour Support Administrator, provides support for tour guide efforts, including scheduling, invoicing, coordination, and other…
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Posted May 11, 2022
Description: Are you interested in gaining hands-on experience working with audiovisual materials? Baker Library Special Collections is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented candidate for the role of Processing Assistant. Under general supervision, the Processing Assistant will provide support with the arrangement, description of born-digital and analog audio-visual materials to ensure long-term preservation and accessibility. Responsibilities…
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Posted May 9, 2022
Description: Historic New England seeks a full-time digital photographer to work on the Collections Team. The digital photographer photographs library, archival, and artifact collections for inclusion in the ResourceSpace digital asset management system and for special projects such as grant-funded initiatives and website development. Classification: Full time; non-exempt Location: Haverhill, Massachusetts; Regular regional travel required; New England residency…
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Posted May 2, 2022
Description: This position is part of the Boston Public Library’s Special Collections team and will have split responsibilities supporting two major public service areas within the department: the new Special Collections Reading Room (renovation slated to open later this year) and the library’s popular Art and Architecture tour program, which provides public tours and interpretation…
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Posted March 16, 2022
Description: LAC Group is seeking a temporary Special Collections Cataloger to work on a dedicated project for a specialized established academic institution located in Pasadena, CA. This project will be responsible for performing original and copy cataloging for the archives and special collections (including the official repository for records as well as photograph and manuscript collections, rare books,…
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Posted February 2, 2022
Description: In support of developing the next generation of librarians and information professionals, the Librarians-in-Residence program will give early-career librarians the opportunity to gain meaningful work experience in at least one track of the following: Archives and Special Collections; Cataloging and Metadata; Collection Preservation; Digital Services; Reference and Instruction. Not every track will be offered each program…
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Posted January 3, 2022
Description: The Getty Graduate Internship Program Getty Graduate Internships are offered in the four programs of the J. Paul Getty Trust—the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Getty Research Institute, the Getty Conservation Institute, and the Getty Foundation, as well as in Getty Publications—to graduate students who intend to pursue careers in fields related to the…
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Posted November 8, 2021
Description: 14 hours per week Available immediately Salary $18.00/hour The Frances Loeb Library seeks a part-time Public Services Assistant to support researchers and librarians in the Special Collections Reading Room. This is an excellent opportunity to gain reference and special collections operations experience. Reporting to the Collections Strategy Team Lead and working closely with Collections…
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Posted July 28, 2021
Description: The Head of the Archives and Special Collections provides leadership, vision, and planning in the collection, organization, and preservation of materials in multiple formats. The position supports the instructional, research, and public service functions of the university through collection building and access to Maine and regional materials and the University of Maine Archives. The…
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