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About Distinctive Collections (DDC) (DDC, 14N-118)
The MIT Libraries Department: Distinctive Collections houses one of the premier collections on the history of science and technology in the United States. The Student Assistant would work under the direction of an experienced archives staff on archival and manuscript collections to improve access to those collections.
Join the friendly staff of the Department of Distinctive Collections (DDC) and help improve access to archival collections!
We are looking for a few dependable and organized students to work 6 to 20 hours per week on-site and/or remotely with the DDC to help process and describe archival collections. Tasks will vary, but may include: data entry, data clean up, drafting historical and/or biographical notes, and adding description about archival materials to a web-based collections management system. On-site work may additionally include rehousing materials and assisting staff with the transfer of materials. On-site workers will be expected to move record carton size boxes (up to 40 lbs.) on occasion.
Good written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail are required. An interest in web technology or the history of science, technology, and/or MIT a plus. Experience with Excel, Google Sheets, OpenRefine, or working with data is preferred. No prior archive experience is needed as training will be provided. If working remotely, candidates must provide their own computer and internet access.
Applicants must be able to maintain a consistent schedule of at least 10 hours a week. On-site work shifts must be scheduled between 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday - Friday in 2-6 hour shifts. Some remote work can be done outside of 9am-5pm, but onboarding, training, and meeting with supervisors must be scheduled between 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday. $14.50 per hour to start.
If interested, please fill out our online application form.
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Student workers in Acquisitions, Archives, and Interlibrary Borrowing & Lending assist with ordering, receiving and stamping materials, processing orders, editing records, evaluating reports, general clerical work or other special projects.
Your work may include:
Attention to detail is essential in all positions.