VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT N.H. HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Are you hoping to add some variety to your life, as well as helping one of the state's leading research libraries? If so, you may be interested in learning more about our current volunteer openings. The following positions (with their major duties) are currently open at the Tuck Library. Hours are generally flexible, although we hope for a weekly commitment of at least 3 hours.
Reference Assistant - Give personal assistance to library patrons, retrieve and re-shelve items, make photocopies, and research queries (mainly genealogical) by mail or e-mail
Rotunda Receptionist - Give first-time visitors a friendly greeting, tell them about NHHS, and assist administrative assistant at front desk.
Special Collections Assistant - Transcribe diaries, sort incoming collections, create descriptions of manuscripts collections, and do scanning of images.
Technical Assistant - Make minor repairs to cloth bindings and torn pages, replace old spine labels, do preservation photocopying, and clean metal bookshelves
Catalog Assistant - Assist in maintaining Dewey records in library catalog, add new records, change old records, and do shelf reading (inventory).
The main requirement for any of these positions is your own interest. Do not be discouraged by a lack of experience; staff will provide large doses of training. The additional requirements are a completed application, a personal interview, and a background check. For more information, please contact Bill Copeley, 856-0641, bcopeley@nhhistory.org. |