Job
Description: This part-time (a minimum
of 15 hours to a maximum of 20 hours per week) temporary position is primarily
responsible for gaining intellectual control over an extensive off-site archive
by unpacking, sorting, and re-housing manuscript collections in preparation for
accessioning and cataloging. Duties include conducting research on Nobel Prize
Laureates and National Medal of Science Recipients, organizing materials
according to archival principles, and preparing finding aids.
Minimum Education and
Experience Requirements: B.A. in history; knowledge
and general understanding of PC-based computer applications in word
processing. Requires strong
organizational skills, the ability to work independently with attention to
detail, demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills, and the
ability to lift 40 pound boxes. Experience handling archival materials is
necessary. A background in physical
chemistry is helpful, but not essential.
Salary: Hourly rate of
$12.00.
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