Archival Processing Assistant, BiblioTemps (Worcester Polytechnic Institute) (Worcester)
BiblioTemps® is an employment service of the Massachusetts Library System that provides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic, and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.
Title: Archival Processing Assistant
Location: Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Gordon Library
Worcester, MA
Position Type: Temporary
Start date: March 25, 2026
End date: June 30, 2026
Schedule: 15 – 30 hours per week; Flexible hours between 8am-4pm
Pay Rate: $20.75 - $24.00 per hour, based on experience
CORI: Not required
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Processes papers, photographs, memorabilia, and other items from collections using comprehensive processing plans that apply knowledge of best practices and archival standards
· Apply preservation best practices when handling, housing, and storing archival materials
· Creates and maintains collection guides in ArchivesSpace
· Maintains effective workflows and documentation for Archives policies and procedures
Qualifications
Qualifications:
· An ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science or archival program
· 1 or more years of experience processing archival materials in various formats – internship or graduate work can count as experience
Physical Requirements:
· The physical demands of this position include lifting and carrying boxes up to 50 pounds, managing cartloads of material weighing up to 150 pounds, frequent standing, walking, climbing ladders, and bending to retrieve or reshelve collections
· Manual dexterity is required to handle delicate archival materials carefully
· Prolonged periods of examining documents and repetitive data entry tasks are also common
Technical Requirements:
· Knowledge of archival and library management systems (ex. ArchivesSpace), and proficiency with computer technology (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, XML)
Full/Part Time
Temporary
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary Range
$20.75 - $24.00 / hour
Salary Notes
Based on experience
Closing Date
Closing Date February 27, 2026
How to Apply
Massachusetts Library System (MLS) is an equal opportunity employer.
MLS is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, marital status, sex, physical or mental challenge, creed, religion, political affiliation, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are encouraged to apply.
Submit resume via our job board - https://www.bibliotemps.com/jobs
Contact with questions – bibliotemps@masslibsystem.org
Posted
2026-02-13