TITLE OF
POSITION: Archives Assistant
SUPERVISED BY:
Archives Staff
PURPOSE OF JOB:
Assist archives staff with basic archival functions such as processing,
preservation, reference, etc. Objective is to assist in increasing availability
of research material.
DUTIES MAY INCLUDE
BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
1. Photocopying
and filing.
2. Maintain proper
care and maintenance of all documents handled.
3. Create finding
aids (indexes, catalogs, etc.).
4. Data entry.
5. Stamping of
documents.
6. Prepare material
for preservation work.
7. Attend orientation
sessions and complete training readings.
8. Communicate
regularly with assigned supervisor as to concerns, issues, or ideas
arising from the current project.
9. Participate
in reviews within archives of assignments prior to extension, reassignment,
or completion.
10. Ensure the
goals and policies of the archives and Library are promoted and adhered
to.
COMMITMENT REQUIRED:
A minimum commitment
of four-five hours per week for a 3-month period is required. Volunteer
opportunities will be available Monday - Friday; 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
There are no weekend or evening opportunities for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
NEEDED:
- Must be age
16 or older
- Basic computer
skills and/or good handwriting helpful
- Flexible to changing
situation
- Reliable, responsible
- Able to work
independently as well as in a group environment
- Able to accept
supervision
- Interest in
History
- Ability to perform
repetitive tasks and detail oriented
- Good organizational
skills
TRAINING/ORIENTATION
PROVIDED:
Since the duties
performed by the Archives Assistants are varied, training and work assignments
are both designed to meet the individual requirements of the task to
be accomplished. Training is provided on-the-job by the Truman Library’s
Archives staff.
Basic reading material
on the Truman presidency and archives work is additionally provided.
LOCATION OF JOB:
The Harry S. Truman
Library, Independence, Missouri
VOLUNTEER BENEFITS:
Knowledge about
Harry S. Truman, the Library and Museum, and the educational aspects
offered to visitors through a variety of programs/exhibits; discount
prices in the museum gift shop; invitations to special events; volunteer
appreciation programs; free parking; free subscription to Whistle-Stop,
the quarterly newsletter of the Harry S. Truman Library Institute; free
admission to the museum for you and your immediate family; work with
original and unique historical documents.
