Chicago History Museum
Research Center Page
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Job Description
- Req#: 515923
- Retrieve collection items from designated storage areas
- Serve collection items to researchers in the Abakanowicz Research Center and to Museum staff, interns and volunteers
- Photocopy and scan materials from the photograph, manuscript, and book holdings for Abakanowicz Research Center patrons. Process payments in cash or by credit card.
- Describe to researchers how to use and handle materials
- Instruct users, as needed, about the Abakanowicz Research Center’s self-service equipment
- Re-file and re-shelve items from storage and from reference collection
- Work with speed and under pressure
- Work with fragile library materials
- Ascend and descend stairs
- Lift and carry boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.
- Work Saturdays from September through May, 18 hours/week year round, adjusting schedule from June through August
- Assist Technical Services Librarian and Cataloging and Metadata Librarian with collection projects that enhance catalog records, and address the backlog and overflow as directed.
- Enhance and edit research guides
- College degree preferred. Some college required
- Work experience in a library or archives preferred
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work with speed and under pressure
- Ability and patience to work with fragile library materials
- Ability to ascend and descend stairs
- Ability to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.
- Available to work Saturdays from September through May, 18 hours/week year round, adjusting schedule from June through August
- Commitment to the mission, values, and programs of the Chicago History Museum
CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Research Center Page, Part-Time
DEPARTMENT: Research and Access
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY:
The Research Center Page retrieves and re-files research collection materials, including published material, archives and manuscripts, photos, architectural drawings and other related collections. The Page also performs support activities for the Research and Access department, such as photocopying/scanning materials from the research collection for Abakanowicz Research Center patrons.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Research Center Page will primarily retrieve and re-file research collection materials, serve collection materials to researchers, and instruct researchers on how to use and handle the materials, all with the overall goal of enhancing the reputation of the Abakanowicz Research Center and helping the Museum achieve its mission.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
OTHER DUTIES:
REPORTS TO: Director of Research and Access and Chief Librarian
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
The Research Center Page works with Museum staff, particularly the Collections and Curatorial Affairs Departments, and Abakanowicz Research Center researchers
QUALIFICATIONS:
This job description is not intended to be an express or implied contract between CHM and any employee. CHM employees are employees at will. CHM reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position as necessary to meet changing business needs. CHM is an equal opportunity employer.
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About the company
Chicago History Museum (formerly known as the Chicago Historical Society) was founded in 1856 to study and interpret Chicago's history.
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