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This announcement has been posted to several lists.  Please feel free to
redistribute.  There is a chance to work with a fairly interesting map
collection, if the right person applies.  Ellen
 
INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
POSITIONS OPEN FOR 1996 SUMMER LIBRARY ASSISTANTS
Full-time, temporary for 12 weeks
from 3 June 1996 through 23 August 1996
Hourly rate:  $6.70
 
Nature of work
Summer library assistants work under the supervision of the
library's professional staff performing a variety of duties.  The
positions are designed to introduce students to the management
of historical library collections and to basic conservation
techniques, but are not intended to be internships.
 
Duties
Opportunities are available in several library departments.  In
conservation, students will stabilize originals from the
photograph collection.  In printed collections, assistance is
needed in creating databases, matching unidentified copy negs
with original collection items, and inventorying art prints.  More
assistance is needed in updating the serials list and the book
inventory in cataloging.   Duties in the reference area include an
inventory of IHS artifacts, identification of artifact treatment
needs, database creation, editing, and research.   The library
director needs assistance with the Historic Business Register
project in researching businesses and writing capsule histories
(word processing skills necessary).  Applicants with special skills
or interest in any of these areas are urged to mention them in their
applications.
 
Qualifications
Interest in history and history-related careers, including library
and museum studies.   Good word processing and database
management skills (working knowledge of Microsoft Word and
Access a plus).  Ability to carry out routine and detailed work in
a timely and accurate manner.  Ability to learn quickly and work
without close supervision.  Good communications skills, both
verbal and written.  Good observation skills.  Basic knowledge of
research techniques.   Manual dexterity and ability to handle
fragile materials is necessary for some positions.
 
Application procedure
Send a letter explaining interest in and qualifications for the
position, resume, and the  names, current addresses and telephone
numbers of two references to:  Susan P. Brown, Human
Resources Director, Indiana Historical Society, 315 W. Ohio
Street, Indianapolis, IN  46202-3299.  Applications must be
postmarked by 19 April 1996.
 
Ellen Crosby                            [log in to unmask]
Indiana Historical Society Library      317/232-1879 voice
315 W. Ohio St.                         317/233-3109 fax
Indianapolis IN 46202                   http://www.ihs1830.org