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INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
LIBRARY DIVISION

1998 Summer Library Assistants
Full-time, temporary for 12 weeks, between May and August 1998
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.  For summer 1998, a position is available in the
library’s department of printed collections.

Duties
Help develop departmental databases; rehouse collections in preparation
for the library’s move to new headquarters; sort and do preliminary
processing of backlog material, mostly pamphlets; and work on a basic
index for the map collection.

Qualifications
Interest in history and history-related careers, including library and
museum studies.  Good word processing and database management skills
(working knowledge of 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 communication
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 an 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 21 March 1998.