Student Archival Assistant
About The Position
The NRL Archival Assistant will lead the creation of the Nuclear Reactor Laboratory’s special collection of historical pictures and documents in celebration of The Ohio State University Research Reactor’s 65th anniversary. This role involves sorting and organizing materials, labeling folders, performing minor archival preservation tasks, data entry, creating finding aids, digitizing materials, creating displays, suggesting content for the website, and undertaking materials maintenance projects such as shelf reading, re-boxing, or re-labeling. The assistant may also help with other departmental projects as needed.
Requirements
- Ability to follow directions as given with attention to detail
- Neat, legible handwriting
- Good organizational skills
- Experience entering information into a computer database or content management system
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in an environment performing organizational tasks with documents or records, preferably in an office, archives, or special collections environment
Responsibilities
- Sorting and organizing materials
- Labeling folders
- Minor archival preservation tasks
- Data entry
- Creating finding aids
- Digitizing materials
- Creating displays
- Suggesting content for website
- Materials maintenance projects (such as shelf reading, re-boxing, or re-labeling)
- Assisting with other departmental projects as needed
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost
- Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays
- State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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