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Summer/Fall 2002 Fellowship Available



> Princeton University Library
> Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library
>
> Summer/Fall 2002 Fellowship Available
>
> The Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library, a unit of Princeton University
> Library?s Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, is pleased
> to offer the John Foster and Janet Avery Dulles Archival Fellowship for
> graduate students.  The opportunity offered by this fellowship is
> designed to provide a summer or fall semester fellowship work experience
> for a graduate student interested in pursuing an archival career.  The
> fellow will undertake an arrangement and description project, partake in
> the reference operations, and participate in other library activities.
>
> The Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library is a state-of-the-art repository
> housing the Princeton University Archives and a highly-regarded
> collection of twentieth-century public policy papers.  The 30,000 linear
> feet of archival and manuscript material in its possession are widely
> used by local, national, and international researchers.  More than 2,000
> visitors use Mudd Library?s congenial reading room each year, and its
> staff field some 3,000 electronic, mail, and telephone inquiries
> annually.  A vigorous processing program, the exploitation of new
> technologies, and an emphasis on public service have ensured that Mudd
> Library?s collections are ever more accessible and usable.  More
> information about the library can be found at:
> http://www.princeton.edu/mudd/
>
> A $450/week payment accompanies the ten to twelve-week fellowship
> program, which
> may be started as early as May.  The 2002 Fellow will spend part of the
> time arranging and describing the records of William E. Colby, who
> served as Director of Central Intelligence from 1973 to 1976. However,
> the 11 linear foot collection primarily documents Colby's pre- and
> post-CIA career.  Following an orientation period, the fellow will also
> provide reference assistance to researchers, either in person, by phone,
> or in writing.  In addition, the fellow will undertake database and web
> projects.  Funds for this fellowship are provided by a bequest from
> Janet Avery Dulles.
>
> Requirements:  Successful completion of at least twelve graduate
> semester hours or equivalent in American history; American studies;
> archival, library or information management; or museum studies applied
> toward an advanced degree in these fields; at least twelve undergraduate
> semester hours or equivalent in American history preferred; and
> demonstrated interest in the archival profession. Applicants must be
> detail-oriented, have good organizational and communication skills, and
> be able to lift a 30-pound box.
>
> Please note: University housing will not be available to the successful
> candidate, and Princeton area housing can be expensive.  Interested
> applicants should consider their housing options carefully and may wish
> to consult the online campus bulletin board
> (http://www.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/Salesline/see.pl?housing) for more
> information on this topic.
>
> To apply: Applicants should submit a letter describing their interest in
> the archival profession and how this fellowship will benefit them, a
> resume, transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work, and two
> confidential letters of recommendation to:
>
> Dan Linke
> c/o Lila D. Fredenburg
> Princeton University Library
> 1 Washington Road
> Princeton, NJ
> 08544
>
> Applications must be received by March 1, 2002.  The successful
> candidate will be notified in early April.
>
> If you have questions, please contact the Library by e-mail at
> lfredenb@princeton.edu
>
> PRINCETON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
> EMPLOYER.

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