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. ********************************************************** Ray Boomhower [log in to unmask] PR Coordinator (317) 232-1877 fax (317) 233-3109 Indiana Historical Society http://www.ihs1830.org/ Visit Ray's Web Page at http://www.iquest.net/~reboomer/ **********************************************************