Job Description

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 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 .





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About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs?our signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and global learning?build the connections that enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

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