Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Part-Time Archivist and Research Assistant – Beardsley Library, Winsted, CT

Beardsley Library is seeking an archivist or research assistant to run the local history and genealogy department. Beardsley Library serves three towns: Winsted, Colebrook, and Barkhamsted, and has a comprehensive collection of genealogy and local history resources covering not just these towns, but also the surrounding towns and much of the Northwest corner.
     Key responsibilities: The research assistant is responsible for maintaining and growing the genealogy and local history collection through purchases and capturing current events and news. A chief responsibility of this position is also to assist patrons with their research as many people come from all over to research their family history, the history of their house or another building, or any other number of research inquiries. This is a patron-facing job.
     This position will also be cross trained and will fill in on the circulation desk as needed, as well as assist with other tasks in the library.
     The schedule for this position is as follows: Tuesdays 10am to 6pm, Thursdays 10am to 6pm, Fridays 10am to 6pm, and Saturdays 9:30 to 2pm, for a total of 28.5 hours per week. Additional hours may be available if coverage is needed – additional availability will be a plus. The pay rate is $17-$18 per hour, and the position is eligible for personal, vacation, and sick time after one year of employment.
     Previous experience in a library, historical society, museum, or similar setting is strongly preferred, but not required. Training will be provided.
     Please send a cover letter and resume to director@beardsleylibrary.org to apply.