(part-time, graduate and post-graduate level)
The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization is a growing, landmark collection of Jewish literature, artwork, and artifacts, from the biblical to the contemporary period. Through printed volumes (Yale University Press) and a free online digital site, The Posen Library aims to educate broad audiences about the diversity and richness of Jewish culture from around the world. We are in the process of redeveloping our digital platform, the Posen Digital Library, and this fellowship program will contribute to its progress.
About the Fellowship
We seek to create a cohort of 10–15 Fellows in Digital Humanities & Indexing with graduate level work in digital humanities, digital archiving, or metadata and indexing, as well as a passion for Jewish Studies. Fellows will spend the bulk of their time working with the primary sources of The Posen Library (5 of 10 volumes published to date), tagging the texts and artwork according to theme, genre, and geography. In addition to this indexing work, this is a professional development opportunity that will include group workshops and opportunities to learn from digital humanities and publishing professionals. All ranks of scholars will be considered: graduate students, ABD, post-doctoral.
Tasks include but are not limited to:
- identifying themes in texts and artwork and tagging these sources from a set list;
- researching historical geography;
- organizing large volumes of data;
- data entry.
Essential qualifications include but are not limited to:
- graduate level scholar of digital archive studies, digital humanities, library science, or museum studies, particularly in fields related or adjacent to Jewish Studies;
- high levels of detail and organization;
- excellent computer skills including experience with Dropbox, and Google Sheets;
- native-level fluency in English;
- independent initiative.
The Fellowship is remote and international applications will be considered. The position will be paid hourly at a rate of USD$20–25/hr. This is a 10-week term, beginning January 9, 2022, with the possibility for additional work beyond the conclusion of the Fellowship on March 20, 2022. Prior to the start of the program, Fellows must commit to work at least 10 hours/week and attend all virtual meetings. A stable, high-speed internet connection is required for the position and must be provided by the Fellow.
The Posen Library is committed to an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.
Interested candidates should apply here. The form will request that you upload a C.V., the names and contact information for two recommenders, and a letter of inquiry, which includes your motivation for applying, areas of interest/expertise, ways you intend to apply this expertise to The Posen Library, how this Fellowship will contribute to your professional development and career goals. Applications will be accepted until 8:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. For questions, contact Alison Joseph, Senior Editor, ajoseph@posenlibrary.com (APPLY HERE). Please note, our office will be closed the week of American Thanksgiving.
More about The Posen Library
For the past 20 years, scholars have been researching, collecting, translating, and writing about primary sources for The Posen Library. We release volumes as they are completed. Half of the originally commissioned volumes are now available to the public. The remaining half will be released over the next few years.
The Posen Library team is currently comprised of nine full-time staff members spread across North America as well as multiple part-time staff and dozens of active contractors. While there is a small office in New York City, the team primarily works remotely.
