Barnard Archives Fellowship 2021-22, Barnard College, New York City, NY

Posted August 25, 2021

Description:

Duration: Mid-September 2021 – June 30, 2022; scheduling is flexible but typically 10 hours a week for 34 weeks during the academic year (September 2021-April 2022); 20 hours/week for 9 weeks in early summer 2022 (May-June 2022)

Compensation: $30/hr

About the positions:

The Barnard Archives and Special Collections offers fellowships working under the supervision of the Directors of the Archives and Special Collections, in a two-person fellowship cohort. This year, the Archives Processing and Pedagogy Fellows will gain hands-on experience in an academic institutional archives and special collections, focusing on processing archival collections and teaching with archives. 

As in previous years of the Barnard Archives fellowship, participants will start their time at Barnard by processing collections and accruals using ArchivesSpace. We tailor this work together based on participant interests in learning specific skills, working with specific types of materials, or focusing on topical areas. 

How to apply:

Apply via the Barnard College Human Resources Posting: Apply here. The site will require you to create an account, upload a cover letter, resume, and references. 

In either a traditional or slideshow/presentation-style cover letter, please describe your professional interests, why you are interested in working with the Barnard Archives and Special Collections, and what you might like to accomplish or learn during the fellowship. If you choose to include a slideshow-style cover letter, please format it as a pdf.

Address your cover letter to Martha Tenney and Obden Mondésir.