The HistoryMakers, the nation’s largest African American video oral history archive,  received an IMLS grant for the purpose of increasing African American diversity in Archives. The program is geared for 2011 graduates of archival studies programs (or other graduate programs with experience in archives), though early career professionals will also be considered, and will consist of an intensive 3-month training session at our office, followed by a 9-month long fellowship at one of eight host institutions. The fellowship is geared for African American archivists or those interested in working in African American archival collections.

We would like to know if you could recommend to us any young archivists who would be qualified candidates for this fellowship. I have included a description of the fellowship for you below to disseminate as you wish. Please feel free to contact me by phone or email with any questions.

Thank you,

Jenna

Jenna Toppert

The HistoryMakers

1900 S. Michigan Avenue

Chicago, IL 60616

(312) 674-1900 (phone)

(312) 674-1915 (fax)

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www.thehistorymakers.com

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	Increasing African American Diversity in Archives: The HistoryMakers Fellowship, Mentoring, Training and Placement Institute 2011 – 2012 Fellowship Application

 

FELLOWSHIP OVERVIEW

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

[http://www.archives.state.al.us/]

§  Amistad Research Center at Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

[http://www.amistadresearchcenter.org/]

§  Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture at College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

[http://avery.cofc.edu/]

§  Franklin Library at Fisk University, Nashville, TN

[http://www.fisk.edu/Academics/Library/SpecialCollections.aspx]

§  The HistoryMakers, Chicago, IL

[http://www.thehistorymakers.com/]

§  Maryland State Archives, Annapolis, MD

[http://www.msa.md.gov/]

§  Mayme A. Clayton Library and Museum, Culver City, CA

[http://www.claytonmuseum.org/]

§  Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library at Princeton University, Princeton, NJ

[http://www.princeton.edu/~mudd/]

FELLOWSHIP ELIGIBILITY

All applicants must:

§  Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

§  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 with a concentration in archives (current graduate students are encouraged to apply if their degrees will be completed prior to beginning the fellowship).

§  Have a demonstrated interest in archives administration and management. Applicants must have taken at least two courses related to archival information and practice or have demonstrated work/volunteer experience in archival repositories.

§  Have a demonstrated interest in African American history. This interest can be demonstrated through academic coursework, volunteer or work experience, and/or through a personal statement in application essay.

FELLOWSHIP DESCRIPTION:  During the immersion training program, fellows will receive training in arrangement, description, preservation, reference, and outreach for collections of African American archival materials.  Fellows will process collections and create EAD and EAC-CPF finding aids and will learn to appropriately utilize Library of Congress Subject Headings to provide access points to African American materials in print, video, and electronic resources.  Fellows will attend lectures presented by African American scholars and representatives from other African American archival repositories. The purpose of these lectures is for fellows to gain a deeper understanding of African American history. Fellows will also take field trips to Chicago-area African American collections. 

     During the on-site residency period, fellows will utilize knowledge and skills gained during their immersion training to process African American collections. Fellows will be required to organize a public program/community outreach event (lecture, exhibit, etc.), and implement social media or other online resources while in residency at their host institution. They will also be expected to give presentations on their education and career choice to other students at the high school and undergraduate levels. Fellows will also be required to keep a journal of their experiences and progress throughout the fellowship. Fellows will prepare a poster presentation for the 2012 SAA Annual Conference and will also be strongly encouraged to submit papers for presentation at professional conferences such as ALA, SAA, MAC, New England Archivists, MARAC, Society of Southwest Archivists, etc.

STIPEND:  $37,000.00

LODGING:  Lodging arrangements during the training institute and during residency at host institution are the responsibility of the fellow.  Applicants will be provided with information on local housing options upon acceptance to the program.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

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.

Daniel Johnson

Digital Archivist   

The HistoryMakers

1900 S. Michigan Ave

Chicago, IL 60616

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No phone calls please.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Tuesday February 15, 2011

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College Park Aviation Museum is looking for a part-time person to be responsible for overseeing its museum archives and library, responding to public inquiries, working with the public and assisting Museum staff on scanning and digitizing documents and photos, developing finding aides, accepting book/archival donations, assisting with public programs and staffing the museum. $9 per hr. 20-25 hrs per week and 1-2 weekend days per month. Must be interested in working with the public and have excellent customer service skills, experience with computers, and various computer software programs (Past Perfect preferred) as well as museum experience and interest in aviation history. College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, College Park, Md. 20740, 301-864-6029.  Please send cover letter and resume to [log in to unmask]




Tiffany R. Davis
Curator of Collections
College Park Aviation Museum
Department of Parks and Recreation
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Dr.
College Park, MD 20740


301-864-6029
www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com

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Subject: [archives] JOB POSTING - Project Archivist, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY



POSITION DESCRIPTION: PROJECT ARCHIVIST - LOWELL J. THOMAS PAPERS

SUMMARY AND SCOPE OF POSITION: Marist College is beginning an 18-month project with funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission to digitize the Graphic Materials Series in the Lowell Thomas Papers.  The ultimate goal


of the project is to make these materials available on the Internet for all interested researchers.  The position of Project Archivist offers the opportunity to work with the graphic materials of one of America's most prominent newsmen and explorer's.


    Reporting to the Head of Archives and Special Collections and Project Director, the Project Archivist is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the project which will result in the digitization of approximately 36,000 items.  The Project Archivist will also recruit and train student assistants, prepare the graphic materials for digitization, make the digital surrogates available on the Internet, and create records for the graphic materials.  The Project Archivist will supervise four to eight student assistants.  



REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Information Science, Library Science, or related degree from an accredited program with appropriate coursework in archives management or advanced study that includes training in archives management.


* Experience working with and creating digital collections.
* Experience processing manuscript or institutional records, preferably in an academic archives setting.
* Working knowledge of archival and descriptive standards.


* Understanding of intellectual property rights affecting archival material.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; must be able to work as part of a team.
* Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and the Microsoft Office Suite.



DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience using a relational database to describe and manage archival collections.
* Supervisory experience.
* Experience working with audio and visual collections. 
* Knowledge of the life and career of Lowell Jackson Thomas.



SALARY: Commensurate with experience.  Full benefits are included for the duration of the project.

THE SETTING: Marist College is a highly selective, independent, liberal arts institution located in the historic Hudson River Valley of New York State, midway between New York City and Albany, the state capital. Situated on a 180-acre campus overlooking the Hudson River, it enrolls 4,200 traditional undergraduate, 850 graduate students and 750 continuing education students.  Marist College has been recognized for excellence by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Barron's Best Buys in College Education, and is noted for its leadership in the use of technology to enhance the teaching and learning process.  Marist recently received a $75 million gift to establish the Raymond A. Rich Institute for Leadership Development in an architecturally and historically 42,000-square-foot mansion along the Hudson River in nearby Esopus, NY.  Marist is dedicated to helping students develop the intellect and character required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st Century. The College fulfills its mission by pursuing three ideals: excellence in education, the importance of community, and the principle of service.


   The Marist College Archives and Special Collections Library fosters research and scholarship by making available and encouraging the use of Marist College records and other historical materials by students and faculty, as well as scholars from the community at large.  These collections provide students from Marist and elsewhere an opportunity to gain firsthand experience in historical research using primary documentary material. 


   The Marist College Archives serves as the official repository of records and other materials that document the history of the College from its founding to the present, and that have permanent administrative, legal, fiscal, and historical value.  The College Archives was formally established in 2000.


   The Manuscript Collections are comprised of 3,300 linear feet of material.  In addition to the Lowell Thomas Papers, the College holds the largest and most comprehensive collection of materials concerning the Scenic Hudson Decision, the landmark court case that launched the modern environmental movement.



To learn more or to apply, please visit https://jobs.marist.edu. Only online applications are accepted. 

Marist College is strongly committed to the principle of diversity and is especially interested in receiving applications from members of ethnic and racial minorities, women, disabled individuals, and other under-represented groups.  



 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
 
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Subject: [archives] Paid Internship: US-DC-NARA Public Affairs &
Communications Staff

 

Via  http://twitter.com/#!/archivesnews/status/28136306244587520
announcement of a part-time, paid internship in NARA's Public Affairs
and Communications office:
http://www.internships.com/posting/social-media-communications-intern
 
The civil service grade (GS-4) actually is at the level at which I
worked my first federal summer job while I was an undergraduate majoring
in history.  (I didn't work at NARA but at other executive branch
agencies.)  I was lucky--I was a commuting student who lived at home.
Lucky because scholarships and a National Defense Education Act loan
covered my costs.  (My freshman year scholarships covered all of my
tuitition).  So it worked out well for me.  I wasn't depending on the
GS-4 salaried job to support myself entirely.  I wasn't in an internship
position but was hired under summer employment hiring authorities.   My
federal summer jobs actually counted towards federal service when I got
a permanent federal position later and went onwards and upwards.
Fingers crossed that some of the NARA opportunities lead to success for
others, also.
 
For general information on NARA students job, internships (paid or
unpaid), see
http://www.archives.gov/careers/
 
Maarja
http://nixonara.wordpress.com/
http://www.twitter.com/nixonara
 
<http://twitter.com/#!/archivesnews/status/28136306244587520>  
 

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