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8 people are interested
Library and Archives Reference Desk Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Arizona Historical Society
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8 people are interested
The Arizona Historical Society Library and Archives in Tucson is seeking volunteers with library experience to assist researchers at the reference desk during the following shifts: Wednesday afternoon, Thursday morning, or Friday afternoon. This includes checking in researchers and explaining procedures; helping with catalog searches; retrieving historic documents, photographs, books, and other materials for use in the reading room; and making copies for researchers. Ideal candidates are year-round residents in the Tucson area with reference experience in libraries or archives, knowledge of Arizona and western history, and are able to commit to one 3 hour shift each week. Volunteers can park in the Main Gate garage for free.
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About Arizona Historical Society
Location:
949 E. 2nd St, Tucson, AZ 85719, US
Mission Statement
Collect, preserve, interpret, and disseminate the history of Arizona and the West.
Description
AHS serves as the steward of state history, fulfilling its mission to collect, preserve, interpret, and disseminate the history of Arizona and the West. Collections, housed in AHS museum facilities throughout the state, number in excess of three million objects. The Society’s artifact and manuscript holdings offer unrivaled opportunities for public programming, educational outreach, and exhibitions, as well as academic and community-based research. AHS collections not only provide premier resources for recounting Arizona’s past, but are invaluable tools for promoting public understanding of contemporary issues such as water availability, immigration, free trade, mining, ranching and agribusiness, the defense industry, cultural diversity, and urban development and revitalization. The Arizona Historical Society - through its exhibits, programs, publications, and outreach - informs and inspires people of all ages by reminding them of the boldness and daring that characterized countless individuals, past and present, who have made Arizona their home.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
949 E. 2nd St.Tucson, AZ 85719
DATE POSTED
September 24, 2018
SKILLS
- History
- Basic Computer Skills
- Library Sciences
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours per week
- Lift up to 20 pounds, bending, standing, stairs