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Special Collections Processing Librarian, State Library of Massachusetts, (Boston, MA)

Description Processes Special Collections materials and creates finding aids. Assists with cataloging materials in special formats and new acquisitions. Assists with Special Collections acquisitions. Collaborates with Special Collections Reference Librarian and Preservation Librarian in collection management and maintenance. Assists in providing reference and information services to patrons. Assists in curation of library displays. Assist with…


Archivist-Head of Special Collections, Penrose Library at Whitman College, (Walla Walla, WA)

Penrose Library at Whitman College is hiring an Archivist and Head of Special Collections. The Archivist and Head of Special Collections manages the operation and care of the Whitman College and Northwest Archives and Penrose Library’s Special Collections. In collaboration with the Digital Services team, the Archivist also coordinates or participates in digital projects and initiatives…


Librarian, Oregon State Library, (Salem, Oregon)

Job Description: Your New Role – Digital Preservation & Special Collections Librarian! As the Digital Preservation and Special Collections Librarian you will be working in the Government Information and Library Services division of the State Library of Oregon. The primary areas of responsibility are to develop and maintain preservations systems and services for digital materials;…


Assistant for Special Collections Reading Room Services, Yenching Library, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Position type: This is a LHT (less than half time) position that will work 14 hours or less per week.  LHTs are not eligible for benefits, but they are eligible for sick time, and may enroll in the Harvard Tax-Deferred Account (TDA) retirement plan. Timeframe: This LHT position is approved for up to six months. …


University Archivist and Special Collections Librarian, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI

Job Description McKillop Library welcomes applications for University Archivist and Special Collections Librarian at Salve Regina University in beautiful Newport, RI. Our historic campus is steps from the ocean and the world-renowned Cliff Walk. McKillop Library seeks to develop a diverse and collegial community that welcomes and supports all identities, cultures, races, and genders. To…


Special Collections Technician – Georgetown Law Library, (Washington DC)

Description Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation’s capital, Georgetown Law offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world. Join…


Head of Special Collections, Massachusetts State Library, Boston, MA

Description: The Head of Special Collections is responsible for the Special Collections Department. The Department contains the Library’s most valuable materials and is a repository of information about Massachusetts history and government. The job of the Head of Special Collections is to provide leadership, planning, and management of the Library’s special collections, focusing on promotion,…


Archives and Special Collections Librarian, Boston University (School of Theology), Boston, MA

Description: The position serves as the archivist for the Theology Library’s archival and special collections. The position provides leadership to the library staff for environmental controls and adequate preservation of library resources, especially for items located in the library’s locked and climate-controlled collection space. The position serves as the Archivist for the New England Conference…


Research Services Coordinator, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME

Description: Bowdoin College Library seeks a Research Services Coordinator to oversee the research, reference, and reproduction services for Special Collections & Archives (SC&A). SC&A is an active special collections library with robust collections of rare books, manuscript collections, and the College archives that are consulted frequently by Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff, as well as…


Local History and Special Collections Librarian, Bangor Public Library, Bangor, ME

Description: The Local History & Special Collections Librarian is the local history contact for the library, engaging in research and answering inquiries in person or remotely. This person responds to genealogy requests, teaches classes, and maintains the physical and digital local history collection. As a member of the Reference team, the person in this position…