Tufts University’s Digital Collections and Archives has an opening for?a part-time student assistant available beginning July 1. Applicants must?be students currently enrolled in the Archives Management program with
a graduation date after May 2014, and be available to work 3 days?per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:00. This position is focused exclusively on?processing and providing access to the records of the Tufts Medical Center.
Responsibilities include:
? ?* ? ?Arrangement and Description: arranging and describing ?the historical?records of the Tufts Medical Center and related hospitals; enhancing existing?collection description; rehousing and basic preservation activities
? ?* ?Reference: researching and responding to requests by phone and?email; welcoming and overseeing researchers in the reading room;?fulfilling scanning and other digitization requests for patrons;?retrieving and reshelving materials
Candidates should be capable of working fairly independently in a?fast-paced archives environment and comfortable juggling multiple?tasks and demands. Excellent written and oral communication skills
required. This is a student position, so training will be provided,?but relevant work experience is a plus.
Interested students should send a cover letter and resume to?[email protected].