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Opportunities with American Antiquarian Society

Location:
Worcester, MA 01609
Preparing archive materials involves the organizing and filing of correspondence and other materials for inclusion in the AAS archives. Supervised by the Manuscripts or Administrative Department. more
Location:
Worcester, MA 01609
Data entry and general computer work entails support of maintaining the Society's mailing lists, databases, and other record keeping. more
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Worcester, MA 01609
These more advanced projects require some computer skills and focus on producing a finding aid to guide researchers to the contents of an uncatalogued collection. Some research to identify collection items may be required. The curators of the Books, Graphic. . . more
Location:
Worcester, MA 01609
Inventorying of special collections features more time intensive projects which develop lists of each item in a special collection noting unique features of particular items. Inventory work may be done in conjunction with developing a collection description or as part. . . more
Location:
Worcester, MA 01609
Maintaining the grounds involves light duties such as weeding and planting of flowers, shrubs, and trees, or general lawn work. Must be 18 years of age to operate equipment. Supervised by the Buildings and Grounds Department. more
Location:
Worcester, MA 01609
Office assistance entails light office work (filing, data entry, some typing) in conjunction with the administrative support staff. Supervised by the Administration Department. more
Location:
Worcester, MA 01609
This very important work entails the categorization of materials within a small collection and in some cases selecting and placing collection items in special housing to enhance preservation. The curators of the Books, Graphic Arts, Manuscripts, or Newspaper Departments select. . . more
Location:
Worcester, MA 01609
Outreach has many facets, such as: prepare press packets, proofread PR and other materials, prepare mailings, Isaiah Thomas Project, conduct weekly tours, and conduct special tours. more
Location:
Worcester, MA 01609
Preparing special events deals with support of the planning and conducting the various special events of the Society such as its annual meeting and fundraising events. Supervised by the Administrative or Development Department. more
Location:
Worcester, MA 01609
Scanning/digitizing materials involves special projects to record digital images of collection materials and may include responsibility for organizing, transferring, or describing the digital images. more
Location:
Worcester, MA 01609
Shelving of collection materials involves the proper return of collection materials that have been used by researchers in the Reading Room. This is an ongoing project where library staff and volunteers work in conjunction. more
Location:
Worcester, MA 01609
Individuals interested in volunteering at the American Antiquarian Society should access the Society's web site at www.americanantiquarian.org. The site contains a "Volunteer, Docant, and Intern Application form which should be completed and emailed to the society. The application lists areas. . . more

 

 


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