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Reference Services Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Maryland State Archives
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2 people are interested
The Maryland State Archives needs history lovers! Reference volunteers help provide access to Maryland’s historical records from its founding to recent years, and learn valuable skills regarding proper records handling, materials circulation, and local genealogy.
Job Description:- Assists Archives’ patrons by retrieving requested records from stacks and library.
- Assists archivists with the Reference email program by assisting with research for requests received.
- Provides feedback to webmaster / web committee regarding Guide content.
- Reports any conditions of records and environmental conditions to the supervisor.
- Observes circulation desk archivists to learn how to conduct Reference consultations with clients.
- Monitors patron activity by observation, interaction, and circulation, such as walking around the Search Room, noting any rule violations and suspicious behavior and reporting any concerns to the senior archivist or supervisor on duty.
- Assists with other minor Reference duties assigned by supervisor
- Assists with social media promotions.
- Keyboards transcriptions of circulation slips into Access database.
- Provides friendly assistance to patrons in Search Room with basic Reference and computer questions after sufficient training
Volunteers will receive training from the reference volunteer supervisor, and will report to the supervisor and the search room coordinator for questions, assistance, and guidance.
Time RequirementsPreferred hours should at least include (but are not limited to) either 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., or 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., on the day or days which the volunteer and volunteer supervisor select from available shifts Tuesday through Friday.
Equipment UsedComputer workstations, office software including Access, web browsers, Google docs, ladders, and bookcarts.
Other Requirements- Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds.
- May require the use of protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, masks, etc.
- Transportation (by bus or personal vehicle).
- Comfortable but professional attire
- A familiarity in American history, archives, library science, community service, and/or customer service is preferred.
- Although the Archives is closed to the public on Mondays, volunteers may use the public computers and the Search Room library shelving on the first floor. (Please note that the building is completely closed on Mondays that fall on a state holiday.) During open hours, volunteers also may obtain plain copies of scanned records at no charge.
- 20% off staff discount on publications and materials sold in the lobby bookstore.
- Reference volunteers are encouraged to attend special tours and events, such as tours of historic buildings, lectures by guest speakers, and hands-on training from other departments. Volunteers are always encouraged to attend the monthly free Lunch and Learn programs.
More opportunities with Maryland State Archives
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Maryland State Archives
Location:
350 Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis, MD 21401, US
Mission Statement
The Maryland State Archives serves as the central depository for Maryland's government records of permanent value. Its holdings date from Maryland's founding in 1634, and include colonial and state executive, legislative, and judicial records; county probate, land, and court records; church records; business records; state publications and reports; and special collections of private papers, maps, photographs, and newspapers.
Description
We need enthusiastic volunteers who are interested in donating their time and talents! We are looking for individuals to assist us in caring for and making our collections more accessible. We welcome anyone who is eager to lend a hand from high school students to senior citizens, and we have many diverse opportunities available to meet varied time, interest and experience levels. Professional archivists will provide all the necessary training, equipment and tools, if you provide the hours and the energy. We can work with individuals seeking academic credit, field work, professional experience or community service hours, as well. We even have assignments that can be done remotely from the comfort of your own home.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
350 Rowe BoulevardAnnapolis, MD 21401
DATE POSTED
September 17, 2018
SKILLS
- History
- People Skills
- Library Sciences
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible: Wed. morning, Wed & Thurs. afternoons
- Up-to-date resume required