The Indiana Historical Society, a nonprofit membership organization based in
Indianapolis, has a number of 1996 Summer Library Assistant positions
available. These are full-time, temporary positions for 12 weeks from 3 June
1996 through 23 August 1996. The hourly rate is $6.70.

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.

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 for these positions include an 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.

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.




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