Part-Time Archives Project Assistant | Rehousing & Preservation

Cooper; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cooper Union is seeking a Project Archives Assistant to support the CUASC by rehousing and organizing archival materials related to the history of The Cooper Union. The role is 20 hours per week onsite during standard hours, with supervision from the College Archivist and reporting to the Library Director.

Qualifications include an MLIS (or current MLIS student), completion of archival coursework, familiarity with archival standards, and strong organizational and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• MLIS holder or currently enrolled MLIS student.
• Completed at least one graduate course on archives.
• Familiarity with archival standards and best practices.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, able to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Rehousing materials and physically arranging collections following archival principles.
• Assess materials and apply basic preservation interventions as needed (e.g., remove paper clips, separate newspapers).
• Work under the direction of the College Archivist; report to the Director of the Library.

Education

MLIS (Master of Library & Information Science)

Job description

The Cooper Union is seeking a Project Archives Assistant to support the CUASC by rehousing and organizing archival materials related to the history of The Cooper Union. The role is 20 hours per week onsite during standard hours, with supervision from the College Archivist and reporting to the Library Director.

Qualifications include an MLIS (or current MLIS student), completion of archival coursework, familiarity with archival standards, and strong organizational and collaborative skills.