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Contract Archivist, Congregational Library and Archives, Boston, MA

The Congregational Library and Archives (CLA) is looking for a 12-month, part-time Contract Archivist who will be processing critical 20th century Congregational archival collections. Flexible days/times within standard business hours (M-F 9-5). This is a grant-funded position and will report to the CLA Librarian who will be managing the project. The focus of this job will be…


Archivist, Casey Papers Digitization Project, Historic New England, Boston, MA

Position: Project Archivist, Casey Digitization Project Classification: Term-limited (18 months), Part-time, Non-exempt (24 hours/week) Location: Otis House, Boston, Massachusetts   Description: This position works as part of a National Historical Publications and Records Commission-funded grant, coordinating Transforming Washington, D.C.: The Impact of Thomas Lincoln Casey and Edward Pearce Casey on the Nation’s Capital, that will…


Researcher, Legislative History, Massachusetts State Archives, Boston, MA

The Lillian Goldman Law Library at Yale Law School is looking for a Boston-area library student researcher to visit the Massachusetts State Archives this week in order photograph and email images of state legislative packages. The packages will already be pulled so the work should be able to be done relatively quickly.   Rate of…


Archivist, Journalist/Oral Historian Collection, Private Home, Manchester, NH

Part-Time Archivist, Journalist/Oral Historian Collection, Private Home in Manchester, NH Seeking a part-time student archivist to work collaboratively with a family to organize the personal collection of a journalist/oral historian as part of a private project. Records include an extensive collection of audio, video, journal articles, and photographs related to interviews with politicians, actors, and…


Audiovisual Archivist, Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, Independence, MO

Click here to see the full description. Duties Summary: Whether you are new to the Federal Government or an experienced professional seeking a career change, you can make history at the National Archives. Our dedicated staff works across a variety of career fields to safeguard the records of the Federal Government – more than 10…


Archivist, Waltham Public Library, Waltham, MA

Work in a busy, team-oriented MLN member library serving a diverse, urban community with an excellent collection print, audio-visual and online resources of approximately 200,000 items. Qualifications include: Master’s Degree in Library Science; minimum 6 months of library experience, preferably in a public library reference department; superior customer service skills; ability to perform under pressure;…


Archivist, Waltham Public Library, Waltham, MA

Work in a busy, team-oriented MLN member library serving a diverse, urban community with an excellent collection print, audio-visual and online resources of approximately 200,000 items.   Qualifications include: Master’s Degree in Library Science; minimum 6 months of library experience, preferably in a public library reference department; superior customer service skills; ability to perform under pressure;…


Archives Assistant, Department of Public Works, Engineering Archives, Portland, ME

Internship: Archive Assistant Department of Public Works, Engineering Archives, City of Portland, Maine.  The archive consists of the historic records and the active records of the Department of Public Works and some records from other departments. The city dates back to the 1623 when the region was first settled and has had three names Casco,…


Collections & Archives Management Intern, Boston Children’s Museum, Boston, MA

INTERN TITLE:  The Elvira Growdon Internship for Collections and Archives Management PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Assists with multiple projects involving collections and/or archives materials at Boston Children’s Museum. These projects include, but are not limited to, inventorying, cataloging, documenting, researching and appropriately housing materials; taking digital images and scans; developing finding aids and/or search terms; preparing and…


Archivist & Records Coordinator, Emerson College, Boston, MA

Description The Archivist & Records Coordinator contributes to the operation of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections by providing reference services for patrons, processing collections, overseeing interns, and acquiring permanent institutional records. This position also contributes to a college-wide records management program by training Departmental Records Officers (DROs) and other staff on records management…