Purpose:
Research Fellowships
Purpose:
Work-based Fellowships
Eligibility:
Holders of Master's Degrees
Field(s):
Library Science, African American History
The HistoryMakers is proud to announce the 2nd Increasing African American Diversity in Archives: The HistoryMakers Fellowship, Mentoring, Training and Placement Institute, a year -long fellowship (Monday, June 4, 2012 through Saturday June 1, 2013) working in African American archives. This program is made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in the amount of $800,000. 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 3-month immersion training program at The HistoryMakers Chicago location (Monday, June 4, 2012 - Friday, August 24, 2012) and an on-site residency (Tuesday, September 4, 2012 - Saturday, June 1, 2013). Applicants must identify their top 3 choices from the following list of host institutions:
§ Amistad Research Center at Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
§ Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
§ Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Chicago, IL
§ 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
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 (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.
