Bibliography Development Volunteer, Sojourner Truth Memorial Committee, Florence, MA

Posted April 25, 2016

The Sojourner Truth Memorial Committee is seeking a volunteer to develop the organization’s online bibliography (http://sojournertruthmemorial.org/sojourner-truth/sojourner-truth-bibliography/) of books, articles, and other resources on Sojourner Truth’s life and times. The committee, an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 nonprofit located in Florence, Massachusetts, is engaged in a number of educational projects with local schools, and the bibliography is a valuable resource for educators who are integrating Sojourner Truth and 19^th century abolitionism into their curriculum and classroom activities.

Responsibilities:

• Research and update the existing bibliography, which consists primarily of books, to include resources in different formats, such as websites, open educational resources, online exhibits, videos, articles, and primary sources
• Divide the bibliography by elementary, middle, and high school audiences
• Annotate each resource on the bibliography with a short summary and statement of its educational value for students
• Add a new section to the bibliography with resources on the general history of 19th-century abolitionism

Qualifications:

• Experience in research and developing educational resources
• Knowledge of Chicago or MLA citation guidelines
• Interest in children’s literature, Sojourner Truth, or abolitionist history

The committee is applying for funding to work with Northampton, MA, public schools on an educational project this fall, so the desired deadline for this project is August 31. Candidates from all geographic locations are encouraged to apply, as this project will be completed remotely. Although this opportunity is unpaid, the volunteer will receive full credit for the bibliography on the committee’s website. For more information about the committee and its work in the Pioneer Valley, see http://www.sojournertruthmemorial.org.

Please send a resume and short statement of interest to Anna Newman, committee member and webmaster, at [email protected].