Most guardians commit to one afternoon a month. Research Assistants help genealogists, scholars, and students use the Library and Archives for research. Research assistants require creativity, good organizational skills, and a willingness to learn. They locate resources and assist the librarian with special projects such as xeroxing, mailings, and more. Work schedules are flexible.
Scheduling is flexible.
Newsletter Writers help produce the Society's Goodhue County Historical News. They serve on the newsletter committee, help select topics for each issue and write articles Work on the newsletter requires creativity, an interest in history and good writing skills. Newsletters are published quarterly. Much of the work can be done at home. Oral History Interviewers and Transcribers meet with interesting people with a special knowledge of county history, and facilitate them in telling their stories on audio or video tape.