Archives Reference Assistant, Part-Time

About The Opportunity

The Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections is seeking a reference assistant who will support reference services and public-facing archival work. This work may include reference digitization, reading room management, and reference research. This position will also have the opportunity to research Northeastern University records in preparation for upcoming anniversary and commemorative events. This position is for someone who is comfortable and welcoming who has the sensitivity to work with diverse community members. Preference will be given to those who can work Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s, or Thursday’s.

Duties May Include

• Assist with research projects in university records for events and outreach.
• Manage reading room and orient visitors on how to use archival resources such as finding aids or digital collections.
• Provide research support to the Northeastern and Greater Boston community.
• Digitize and distribute scan requests
• Retrieve and re-shelve materials for researchers
• Write social media and blog posts promoting Archives materials or events.
• Assist with digital exhibits and maintain WordPress site instances
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Enrollment in archival or history degree program, or previous archival work experience.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Interest in critical librarianship and inclusive and ethical archival practices
• Commitment to lowering barriers to access and use in archives and special collections
• Familiarity or comfort with applications and interfaces such as Alma, ArchivesSpace, and WordPress
  
  
  

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.