Job Description
Join our client in a crucial role supporting a major library and archives move and digitization initiative. This temporary position offers the opportunity to contribute to preserving and digitizing valuable collections while working in a dynamic environment that balances on-site and remote work. As a Library Assistant, you'll play a vital part in organizing, preparing, and packaging materials for digitization and storage, ensuring the smooth transition of an extensive collection to its new home. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional with a passion for library science and archival work who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
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Compensation
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$30.00/hour
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Responsibilities
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- Assist in preparing materials and detailed lists for digitization efforts
- Categorize and sort archival materials, including film canisters, artifacts, and documents
- Identify and catalog unique items to streamline the digitization process
- Contribute to catalog management by updating records and removing obsolete entries
- Package fragile and significant items carefully for storage or shipment
- Support the packing of journals, artifacts, awards, and gifts for storage and shipping
- Collaborate to organize materials for donation or transfer, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
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Requirements
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- A Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or enrollment in an MLS program with relevant experience
- 1 to 3 years of experience working in libraries or archives
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and efficiently in a hybrid work environment
- Familiarity with micrographics, digital reformatting, and preservation techniques
- Competence with SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to commute to Quincy, MA, and Avon, MA locations as required
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Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
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The Hollister Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are under-represented in their respective occupation or position.