2019 Fellowships at the University of Oklahoma Western History Collections The University of Oklahoma Libraries Western History Collections (WHC) invites applications from established and emerging scholars for two newly-endowed research fellowships. The fellowships support research residencies in the Western History Collections and are designed to connect researchers to the rich archival, print and …
Cultural Facilities in Native Communities: Present & Future Survey Guest Post from the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, & Museums ***Deadline to respond to the survey is FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7. All Native communities need to respond to this 10-minute survey. Help us help you.*** Preliminary responses to the Cultural Facilities …
Reference Materials Up for Grabs The Native American Languages Collection at the Sam Noble Museum (OU) is looking to find a home for a number of reference materials that fall outside of its collecting scope. Topics include: Linguistics Anthropology History within the American continents See a full listing here Interested …
Survey on Archival Associations Inventory Practices in the United States Guest Post: Patrice-Andre Prud’homme and Jj Compton You are being asked to participate in a research project being conducted by Patrice-Andre Prud’homme and JJ Compton. We are conducting the first phase of a quantitative analysis investigating how both digital and …
Job Announcement: Metadata Librarian (OSU) Guest Post from Sarah Milligan The Oklahoma State University Library seeks creative, tenure-track faculty members with a passion for metadata along with new and emerging technologies, who are eager to drive their own projects, innovate, and take on challenges. Library faculty are actively engaged …
PhD Research survey on the roles and responsibilities of archivists and museum professionals in Oklahoma GUEST POST BY JJ COMPTON UPDATE: I have removed the restriction which required you to sign into Google to take the survey. I’ve attached a PDF with the survey link and other IRB approved information. I’d really …
Archives on the Hill at SAA Are you attending the 2018 Society of American Archivists (SAA) Conference in Washington, D.C.? If so, OAA is looking for members to participate in the Archives on the Hill event. The Executive Director of SAA, Nancy Beaumont, is particularly interested in having a strong …
Preservationists Save State Capitol Publishing Museum in Guthrie, OK In 1907, Oklahoma statehood was announced with a single gunshot just outside the State Capitol Publishing Building in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Thanks to the work of the Guthrie Tomorrow Coalition, INC., this historic building will be preserved as a publishing museum. Read …
The South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA) is currently seeking applicants to join its inaugural Archivists’ Collective! Guest Post from the South asian american digital archive (saada) We are looking for archival professionals and graduate students who are interested in joining a national network of archivists committed to furthering the …
Interested in Becoming a Certified Archivist? Oklahoma City is one of the official test sites for the 2018 Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA) Exam. The OAA Executive Board is exploring the idea of OAA-sponsored ACA exam study sessions. If you’re interested in ACA exam study sessions, please take this brief …
