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PT Outreach Asst., Baker Library @ Harvard

Filed under GSLIS Jobs and Opportunities
Posted by GSLIS, September 29, 2007
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Outreach Program Assistant, Historical Collections Department

Up to 15 hours per week
Salary: $13.00/hr

Overview: Baker Library holds one of the preeminent collections of historical materials on business and economic history and philosophy in the world. Major collections are the Business Manuscripts Collection, which includes approximately 1,400 collections dating from the fifteenth century to the current day; the Kress Collection of Business and Economics, which includes rare books, broadsides and pamphlets from the fifteenth century to 1850; and the extensive holdings of the Harvard Business School Archives.

The Outreach Program in the Historical Collections Department develops programs and products to promote awareness of the collections. The department seeks a reliable and outgoing individual to assist in the research and administrative activities of the Outreach Program.

The position is 12-15 hours per week that must be completed between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Specific Duties: Provides general administrative support, including but not limited to managing files, scheduling, recording meeting minutes, managing publicity mailings, tracking exhibition and product publicity, preparing photography orders, and monitoring budgets. Conducts research, writes, and edits text for outreach products, including exhibitions and web products. Assists in exhibition preparation and installation. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Excellent communication and organizational skills; knowledge of MS Office applications; and experience with database and Web searching required. Sensitivity to proper care and handling of special collections materials required. Research experience strongly preferred. College students who are pursuing a degree in history are particularly encouraged to apply.

Email cover letter, resume, and references to Melissa Murphy at mmurphy@hbs.edu. No phone calls please.