Fellowship Deadline: 2009-01-09

Doctoral Fellowships in Archival Studies are currently available through a new eight-campus initiative for individuals who are interested in pursuing careers as educators and scholars and who would be entering doctoral programs in Fall 2009. Applicants must apply for both the Fellowship and admission to one or more of the eight participating doctoral programs: University of California, Los Angeles; University of Michigan; University of Maryland; University of Texas, Austin; Simmons College; University of Wisconsin, Madison; University of Pittsburgh; and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Each Fellowship will provide full tuition and annual stipends of $20,000 to Fellows for the first two years of their doctoral study at partnering academic programs. Those academic programs will provide full tuition and stipends to their Fellows for two additional years of study.

To underscore the Fellowship initiatives‚ emphasis on strengthening archival education and scholarship, all Doctoral Fellows will attend, expenses-paid, annual Archival Education and Research Institutes (AERI). These weeklong summer institutes will be held each year for doctoral students and faculty in Archival Science from academic institutions nationally and around the world and will address a broad range of research methodologies, pedagogical techniques, and curriculum development. The first institute will be held at UCLA during the week of July 6th, 2009. A limited number of additional scholarships to attend the institutes will be available each year for doctoral students who are enrolled in any U.S. Program. Further information about the AERI is available at http://aeri.gseis.ucla.edu/.

The Fellowship application deadline is January 9, 2009. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident in the U.S. Persons of minority racial and ethnic backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply. Further details on the Fellowship and how to apply may be found at http://aeri.gseis.ucla.edu/fellowships.htm. Information on each participating university’s specializations in Archival Science as well as contact information may be found at http://aeri.gseis.ucla.edu/institutions.htm. For questions about the Fellowship application process, please contact Joshua Sternfeld: joshuas@ucla.edu.

This initiative is directed by the UCLA Center for Information as Evidence [www.gseis.ucla.edu/cie] and is made possible in part by support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services [www.imls.gov].

If you are interested, contact Vicky Lebbin at  vickery@hawaii.edu

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Polynesian Voyaging Society Archives Archivist Assistant

SECE Position #: 69949-A5

3 Openings

Pay Rate: $12.60/hr

Schedule: 20 hours/wk, flexible hours

Project Overview:
These positions will serve as archivist assistants for a joint online archive project between Honolulu Community College’s Hawaii Ocean program, the Polynesian Voyaging Society, and Ulukau: The Hawaiian Digital Library.

Job Duties:

• Read through, catalog and assess primary source materials in the PVS collection to determine suitability for posting in an online environment.
• Research, catalog and digitize additional primary source materials not currently in the collection.

Qualifications:
Current UH system graduate student carrying 6 credits in good academic standing in any of the following disciplines:

• Library and Information Science
• Museum Studies
• Hawaiian Studies

To Apply:
Contact Jonathan Wong at 844-2345 or wongjona@hcc.hawaiii.edu

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Business, Humanities, and Social Sciences Department (BHSD)
Hamilton Library

Position Title: BHSD Intern

Location: Business, Humanities, and Social Sciences Department, Hamilton Library

General Description: BSHD Interns report to the department head for the performance of reference service and BHSD project support activities. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical reference experience, knowledge about the organization, and the process of reference services in an academic library setting. Approximately 15 hours per week starting at $10.80 per hour. Available immediately.

Special Responsibilities and Duties: Provides reference service at the Hamilton Library BHSD Reference Desk, including weekday evening hours and weekend hours. Performs assigned projects relating to reference service that require assessment and writing skills.

Qualifications: Graduate student enrolled in the UHM Library and Information Science Program. Applicant should have successfully completed LIS 601 (will consider applicant currently enrolled in LIS 601). Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and independently in a collegial organizational structure.

To apply, submit an application to the Student Employment Office, Student Services Center.

Also submit resume and cover letter to:

Vicky Lebbin, Hamilton Library 108F
2550 McCarthy Mall, Honolulu, HI 96822.

Telephone: 956-2527 / E-mail: vickery AT hawaii DOT edu

Duties may include the following: Handle account requests and
create workspaces as needed.  Edit content (stories and unit
plans) for publication.  Solicit and/or write news stories and
post these to the community web site.  Identify educational
content relevant to Hawai`i teachers (lesson plans, unit plans,
and other resources), and enter descriptions of these in a
resource database.  Seek out partners that have appropriate
resources, recruiting their membership in hnlc.org, and
facilitating their posting of services and resources. Conduct or
assist in conducting teacher training workshops on the use of
hnlc.org.

Minimum qualifications include English skills (speaking,
listening, writing and editing); ability to work effectively with
teachers and other DOE staff; ability to conduct training
workshops; familiarity with common office software and
communications software; and willingness to be trained on using
new software interfaces. Desirable qualifications include web
editing experience, experience working with educators, flexible
schedule, and/or interest in studying online communities.
Training in the use of hnlc.org and associated tools will be
provided as needed.

Please send applications or inquiries to Dan Suthers
(suthers [at] hawaii [dot] edu).  Applications should include a vita,
statement of interest, and two to three references with email
addresses and telephone numbers.  Applications will be accepted
until the position is filled. For full consideration, submit your
application by December 9th, 2007.