Library and Archives Assistant

This is an ongoing volunteer position with a flexible schedule

The "Original Mazamas", circa 1915

The Mazamas plays an important role in preserving local, regional and national mountaineering history. The Library Committee is in charge of this work, and relies on volunteers to maintain the library, historical archives and museum.

There are a number of ways to get involved in this effort, and the Committee is currently looking for assistants to help sort, catalog and store the new items they receive to the collection. The photos included in this post are examples of the types of items living in the Mazamas historical collections.

The Library and Archives Assistant will be asked to come to the MMC once a week for a two-hour shift, date/time flexible. Training will be provided by the Library Committee on how to use the scanning software and properly document each item.

Experience as an archivist and in mountaineering is a plus; though anyone eager to learn about Mazamas history is encouraged to apply.

If interested, contact Jeff Thomas of the Library Committee, library(at)mazamas.org.

Portrait of Ms. Mary Collins Watts with her alpenstock