Job Opening Title:
Special Collections and Archives Projects Assistant
Name of Employer:
Loyola University New Orleans
Job Site Location (City AND State):
New Orleans, Louisiana
Application Deadline:
N/A
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Bachelor’s
Years of experience required:
1
Salary Range:
Depends on Qualifications
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply:
DESCRIPTION
Perform Special Collections and Archives duties, including: reference assistance, assisting patrons in the Reading Room, processing of collections, and digitization project assistance.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
– Provide reference and consultation related to special collections and archives holdings to faculty, staff, and the public.
– Staff the Reading Room and assist patrons with research requests in person, over the phone, and by email.
– Assist with processing of archival collections and creation of finding aids.
– Assist with collection maintenance.
– Assist Archivists with ongoing projects including but not limited to programming, digitization, developing exhibits, creating inventories, remediating finding aids/reparative descriptive, collection maintenance, and other duties as required.
– Other duties as assigned
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
– Minimum Bachelor’s degree.
– Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills, with clear evidence of ability to interact effectively and cooperatively with colleagues and patrons.
– Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a team environment.
– Demonstrated project management skills.
– Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
– Ability to interact effectively with a diverse population of faculty, students, and staff.
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
– One year of library or archival experience.
– Experience working in an academic library.
– Graduate level coursework in Archival Studies.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
– Ability to complete job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to pack and lift up to 50 pound boxes during job-related activities.