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Position Announcement: Research Services at HSP



FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE

RESEARCH SERVICES ASSOCIATE

Full time (40 hr/wk); Tuesday - Saturday, Wednesday evening.  Annual
Salary:  $25,000+.

Individual will work with other Research Room staff to provide assistance
to on- and off-site users of the Society?s special collections library.

Primary responsibilities include working with on-site researchers to
facilitate the use of HSP collections; monitoring Research Room activities
to assure proper handling and security of collections items; retrieving and
re-shelving requested manuscript and published materials; and assorted
activities in support of Research Room and Research By Mail functions
(photocopying, data entry, brief replies to research queries, etc.).

A qualified candidate must have a B.A. in History, American Studies or
related field.  Library or archives experience preferred.  Public or
customer service experience desirable.  Knowledge and interest in local or
regional history useful.  Some knowledge of computers also useful.  Must be
energetic, flexible, helpful, creative, and team-oriented.  Should be
tolerant of dust and able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. of boxed
material.

Interested applicants may submit a brief résumé with cover letter and three
references to:

   Head of Research Services
   The Historical Society of Pennsylvania
   1300 Locust Street
   Philadelphia, PA  19107

  Or by FAX to:  (215) 732-2680    (No phone calls please)


Position available immediately.

Deadline for application is 12 Noon, December 8, 2001.


An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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