Archives Assistant, Baker Library, Harvard Business School (Boston)
Are you interested in working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment while gaining hands-on experience with unique materials that focus on the evolution of business and industry? Baker Library Special Collections and Archives is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented candidate for the role of Archives Assistant.
Under general supervision, the Archives Assistant will provide support for accessioning both analog and born-digital materials to ensure long-term preservation and accessibility. Primary responsibilities include:
· Creating preliminary inventories, labels, and barcodes for new and existing collections in accordance with archival best practices and local policy.
· Performing basic preservation measures where necessary, including re-foldering and re-housing materials in a variety of formats.
· Assisting with the arrangement and description of unprocessed collections and preparing collections for public access.
· Other duties as assigned
Schedule: 14 hours per week. Flexible, but must be Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
This role is 100% in-person, on-site, at Harvard Business School’s Baker Library in Boston, MA.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
· BA/BS or equivalent.
· Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
· Ability to work under supervision and independently.
· Strong attention to detail.
· Must be able to regularly lift 40 lbs.
Preferred Experience:
· Basic knowledge of nationally accepted standards and good practice for archival accessioning.
· An interest in working with archival materials in a variety of formats, especially paper-based and born-digital materials.
· Familiarity with library information systems.
· Knowledge of accepted conservation and preservation methods applied to archival collections, and a sensitivity to proper care and handling.
· Previous experience working with potentially sensitive and/or confidential records and information.
· Excellent communications skills.
· Preference will be given to students currently enrolled in a library science program from an ALA-accredited academic program.
Full/Part Time
Part Time
Education
BA/BS
Salary
$23.00 / hour
Closing Date
How to Apply
To apply: Please submit resume and cover letter to Mary Samouelian at msamouelian@hbs.edu at Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School, Boston, MA 02163. No phone calls please.
Posted
2026-04-06