Archivist/Library Assistant Historical Society of Carroll County ...
Small Museum Association - Baltimore, Maryland, United States,![Small Museum Association](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Library Assistant (Part-time, 20hrs per week, Wednesday-Friday and occasional Saturdays 11am-4pm)Description: Reports to the Executive Director on assigned library projects and initiatives. Works closely with the Library Committee. Oversees management of the Society library, manuscript collections, reading room stacks, and archival materials. Schedules volunteers in the Library and prepares Library Committee agenda in consultation with the Library Chair and Executive Director. This position also helps coordinate and spearhead initiatives outlined in the HSCC Strategic Action Plan. Starting rate: $18.00 per hour.Duties and Responsibilities:Staffs the library desk in coordination with volunteersCoordinates the library staffing calendar to ensure adequate coverageOversees and assists with research requestsSupervise interns, volunteers and work-study studentsUpdates inventory of all HSCC archival materialsMakes recommendations for and rehouses HSCC archival collections based on condition and need for accessWorks with the Publications Committee to prepare the Society’s JournalAssists with the preparation of items for digitizationHandles HSCC opening and closing responsibilities in coordination with other staff.Educational Requirements:Minimum of 2 years of work experienceSkills needed:Ability to communicate effectively with customers, volunteers, board members, community members in person and in written communications.Knowledge of collections software a plus, possible familiarity with Proficio/Rediscovery a plusKnowledge of library and archival standards and best practices required; demonstrated knowledge of library collections management, a plusProficiency in Microsoft productsHighly organizedAbility to work under pressure with deadlinesAbility to cover Saturday hours in the absence of volunteer librariansPhysical ability to shelve and move materials in the library and to other buildings on a regular basisThe Historical Society of Carroll County, Maryland410-848-6494 www.HSCCmd.orgPoint of Contact: Jason Illari, Executive DirectorEmail Cover Letter and Resume in PDF format or questions to jillari@hsccmd.org
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