Museum Studies Blog at Tufts University

Under the supervision of the Archivist and Manager of Digital Initiatives, the Manuscripts Collections Preservation Intern will assist in the physical stabilization and pre-processing of paper-based 18th and 19th century collections documenting Newport institutions and social organizations. Primary Responsibilities include: Clean, organize, and re-house manuscripts materials; Identify and isolate items requiring further treatment; Prepare an inventory of materials. Qualifications: Coursework in preservation and/or archival theory; Familiarity with accepted conservation and preservation methods applied to manuscripts; Excellent fine motor skills and sensitivity to proper care and handling of special collections; Ability to read 18th and 19th century script; Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; Ability to lift and carry 30-pound boxes. Schedule: 10 hours/week scheduled between 9am and 4pm, Monday through Friday. Internship will last 8 weeks, starting April, 2016. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Molly Bruce Patterson, Archivist and Manager of Digital Initiatives, mbpatterson@newporthistory.org Posted on: 12/01/2015

The West End Museum is looking for a Collections Manager to provide support to the Archivist every Wednesday for 3 hours a week. Responsibilities include: cataloging memory letters, and other collections as they are needed or ready, using Past Perfect Software & determine protocol regarding this process; archive collections at the Archivist’s direction; answer researcher requests and prepare for researcher visits; keep track of donation, accession, loan, temporary use, deaccession paperwork; number artifacts and check on their condition periodically; determine what supplies are needed and request them. To apply, candidates should send a copy of their resume to thewestendmuseum@gmail.com. Posted on: 12/02/2015