Special Collections & Archives Departmental Assistant

Special Collections & Archives Departmental Assistant

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Title
- Special Collections & Archives Departmental Assistant

Posting Number - C00439JP

Department
- Library

Job Summary
- The Special Collections & Archives Departmental Assistant provides support for the reading room, including welcoming and signing in patrons, communicating departmental rules and procedures for handling collection material, and monitoring use of collections; pulling and refiling materials as needed; assisting in the accessioning and processing of rare books and other departmental holdings; and provides general administrative support for the Department of Special Collections & Archives.

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $. This is a casual, part-time, non-benefit eligible position working less than 19 hours/week.

Education/Skills Requirements - A Bachelor of Arts degree is required. Applicants must possess demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills, with evidence of ability to attend to accuracy, attention to detail and discretion, and the need for confidentiality; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment; excellent organizational skills; and strong word processing and spreadsheet skills. Knowledge of or experience with library systems, particularly integrated library systems catalogs, strongly preferred.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents - 1-3 years experience in a related field/position. Knowledge of or experience with archival and/or library collections management systems. General familiarity with libraries or archives. Experience managing office operations or performing administrative support functions.

Standard Work Days and Hours
- This is a casual, part-time, non-benefit eligible position working less than 19 hours/week. Standard administrative hours are 8:30am – 5:00pm. We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions. Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

About Bowdoin
- Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine. Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting.

Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

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