Archives Assistant

The Peabody Institute's Arthur Friedheim Library is hiring a temporary assistant for the Archives for the summer of 2024. Located at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, the Peabody Archives maintains the records of the Institute and more than 200 special collections related to music and dance.

Under the supervision of the Archivist, we are seeking anArchives Assistantwho will process a collection of historic jazz scores and recordings. Specific duties may include arrangement and description of materials, preservation, and selecting possible items for a future exhibit. The assistant may also be asked to assist researchers and respond to reference questions.

The Archives Assistant is expected to work a total of 120 hours in summer 2024.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Process an archival collection of historic jazz materials.
• Assist researchers as needed through digitization or responding to requests for in-person access to collections.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of metadata standards.
• Knowledge of classical music and jazz history is highly desirable.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years relatedexperience required.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience as permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Candidates who are currently enrolled in a library science program and have an interest in archives or special collections are encouraged to apply.

Classified Title: Archival Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OD
Starting Salary Range: $16.00 - $28.50 HRLY ($17.00 HRLY targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: 120 hours over summer months
Exempt Status:Non-Exempt
Location:Peabody Institute
Department name: Archives
Personnel area: Peabody