Libraries/Archives

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Hagley Museum and Library (Hagley) collects, preserves, and interprets the unfolding history of American enterprise. Hagley is an indoor/outdoor cultural heritage site that explores the history of innovations in science, technology, and engineering through the du Pont story.

Hagley's renowned library furthers the study of the history of business and technology in America. The collections include individuals' papers and companies' records ranging from eighteenth-century merchants to modern telecommunications and illustrate the impact of business on society.

Upper Dublin Public Library (UDPL) is seeking a creative and collaborative Programming Assistant to deliver engaging, inspiring enrichment opportunities. This limited-term (with potential for extension or renewal), part-time position (22–25 hours per week), including periodic night and weekend hours, begins immediately.

As a member of the Library’s Community Engagement Team, this Programming Assistant position supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of programs primarily for adults, while providing secondary support for programs serving general audiences, families, and children. A key focus of this role is supporting UDPL’s highly successful Adult Discovery & Learning series, offered three seasons per year with four- to six-week courses on topics such as history, current events, art, music, and performance. This flagship program draws approximately 750 attendees annually and is central to the Library’s adult education mission.

Other responsibilities may include supporting high-profile bestselling author events, which connect readers with writers and contributing to a wide range of hands-on learning opportunities, including programs in fabric arts, science, technology, and other creative and educational disciplines. Alongside programming, the role actively engages in partnership building and community outreach to expand the Library’s reach and impact.

This position is ideal for someone who values public libraries as centers of lifelong learning and community connection. To learn more about the Library, visit: udpl.org.

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library encompasses an unrivaled museum of American decorative arts in its mansion and galleries and a magnificent 60-acre naturalistic garden—all set on 1,000 gorgeous acres.

Winterthur employs a wide array of positions in the areas of curatorial, horticulture, education, conservation, library, maintenance, marketing, development, technology, and administration.

Reports To: Director of Development

FLSA: Exempt

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm, occasional evening or weekend events related to their role. This is an onsite position.

Job Purpose:

Part-Time Film Projectionist

BMFI is seeking a skilled and reliable Part-Time Film Projectionist to join our theater operations team. Reporting to the Director of Theater Operations, the Film Projectionist ensures the highest presentation standards for both film and digital screenings. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with 35mm, 70mm, and digital cinema systems, strong technical and troubleshooting skills, and a passion for preserving the art of theatrical exhibition.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Science History Institute is currently recruiting for a part-time (20 hours per week), limited duration (12 weeks) Archives Intern. This is a paid position. The Archives Intern will work with digitized audiovisual archives material to create metadata, conduct copyright clearance and research, perform basic digital preservation, and upload digitized video files into the digital asset management system.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Director of Development

Chester County History Center (CCHC)
West Chester, Pennsylvania

About the Organization

The Science History Institute is currently recruiting for the full-time (35 hours per week) position of Program Associate, Center for Oral History. The Program Associate will focus on the maintenance and growth of the Institute’s oral history collection. Work includes processing audio/video recordings and transcripts; communication with interviewees; planning interviews for ongoing and future research projects; ingesting materials donated to the Institute; and other tasks associated with creating and preserving these primary source materials.

Thank you for your interest--we are no longer accepting applications for this position as of 12/18/25. 

The Assistant Librarian is a part-time position that reports to the Librarian. As part of a small but committed staff, the part-time Librarian is responsible for the circulating library during our weekend and evening hours. This is a wonderful entry-level opportunity for MS/MLS graduates or those enrolled in a master’s program in library science. MS or MLS from an ALA accredited program or library students only please.