Archives Assistant at Emerson College (Part-time – 15 hrs/wk, up to one year of employment)

 

Job Description:

Under supervision of the Head of Archives and Special Collections, processes and preserves records of the College. Carries out other duties and projects as assigned, including the following:

 

Duties:

•           Assists with processing of special collections, and creating finding aids.

•           Assists with transfer, storage and disposition of inactive records.

•           Assists with weeding of collections.

·                    Assists in developing records schedules.

 

 

Qualifications:

•           Demonstrated practical knowledge of archival policies and procedures.

•           Ability to work independently and to exercise initiative and judgment.

•           Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

•           Working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office applications and computing applications.

•           Must be able and willing to lift up to 40 lbs.

•           Working knowledge of DACs preferred but not required.

•           MLIS/MA degree from an ALA-accredited program with a specialization in archives or equivalent combination of education and work in archives or manuscripts environment is preferred, but not required.

 

Salary:

$20/hr for 15 hours a week.

 

To apply please go to: http://www.emerson.edu/hr/Employment.cfm

 

If the job isn’t posted check back later or contact the Emerson College Human Resources and Affirmative Action office (http://www.emerson.edu/hr/staff.cfm).

 

 

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Christina J. Zamon

Head of Archives and Special Collections

Emerson College

120 Boylston Street

Boston, MA  02116

Tel: (617) 824-8679

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