Subject: IMLS Fellowship: Increasing Diversity in Archives

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IMLS Fellowship: Increasing Diversity in Archives

The HistoryMakers,
Chicago, Illinois

Salary: $37,000 to $37,000 Status: Full-time Posted: 01/05/11 Deadline: 02/15/11


IMLS Fellowship: Increasing Diversity in Archives

The HistoryMakers is pleased to offer a year-long fellowship (June 6, 2011 through June 1, 2012) working in African American archives. This fellowship is made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The purpose of this fellowship program is to provide training for African American archivists and other archivists interested in working with African American archival collections. The year will include a 3-month immersion training program at The HistoryMakers Chicago location (June 6 - August 26, 2011) and an on-site residency (September 6, 2011 - June 1, 2012) at one of the following host institutions:

    * Alabama Department of Archives and History, Montgomery, AL
    * Amistad Research Center at Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
    * Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture at College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
    * Franklin Library at Fisk University, Nashville, TN
    * The HistoryMakers, Chicago, IL
    * Maryland State Archives, Annapolis, MD
    * Mayme A. Clayton Library and Museum, Culver City, CA
    * Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library at Princeton University, Princeton, NJ

All applicants must:

    * Hold a recent graduate degree in library science (MLS, MLIS, MIS, MS) from an ALA-accredited school OR
    * a graduate degree in other relevant fields, such as history or African American studies (current graduate students are encouraged to apply if their degrees will be completed prior to beginning the fellowship).

All applicants should submit the following:

    * Cover letter stating their interest in the internship and future career goals (please include an email address and a daytime telephone number). They should also rank their choice of host institution placement from 1 through 8 (one being the first choice).  They must also explain their top three choices, and how their experience will best serve these repositories
    * Essay or written statement (2,000 words or less) addressing all of the
following:

§  their interest in African American history and archival collections; §  what they can contribute to the host repositories; §  their experience with electronic media and social networking tools; §  their view on the importance of increasing diversity in the archival profession; §  what they hope to learn from the experience; and §  the importance of this fellowship to their future career.

    * Resume or CV indicating their academic background, work experience, and volunteer service.
    * Undergraduate and graduate transcript, including a printout of classes in which they are currently enrolled, if applicable.
    * Three letters of recommendation. 

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