Public Services Reading Room Assistant Job at Smith College
If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at
recruiting-u@smith.edu
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Job Description
This position reports to the Head of Special Collections Public Services, and will report to the Public Services Archivist when that position is filled. The expected rate of pay is $18 for this role.
The work includes, but is not limited to:
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Welcoming in-person researchers to Special Collections and providing them with orientation for the use of the spaces.
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Paging and reshelving rare books and archival materials for researcher use in the reading room, for classroom instruction support, and for special events.
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Helping to assess the physical spaces through user experience activities.
Skills required:
Training will be provided for most activities and tasks. However, applicants who have an interest in special collections and academic libraries are especially welcome.
Experience working with undergraduate students as well as demonstrated ability to work effectively with a widely diverse community are preferred.
Please attach/upload a current resume and cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position.
Position Type:
Fixed Term
About Smith College
Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.
Smith College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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