Sanders Scholar in Medieval Sigillography - Student Hourly
Position Overview
Sanders Scholars Award Provides Mentorship and Scholarship Opportunities for Students
The Sanders Scholars program, created through a gift from William J. Crowe and Nancy P. Sanders, provides funding for graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Kansas to work with a librarian mentor.
The program has two main objectives:
The award provides up to 300 paid hours at $15/hour. This could fund a 15 hour/week position for a semester or a different arrangement.
At the end of the experience, the mentor and scholar will give a public presentation. In addition to gaining valuable experience, this is a great professional development opportunity that will look excellent on a resume.
The Sanders Scholars program, created through a gift from William J. Crowe and Nancy P. Sanders, provides funding for graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Kansas to work with a librarian mentor.
The program has two main objectives:
- Give students the opportunity to learn about librarianship and consider it as a career path.
- Recognize librarians for mentorship efforts and encourage them to mentor students.
The award provides up to 300 paid hours at $15/hour. This could fund a 15 hour/week position for a semester or a different arrangement.
At the end of the experience, the mentor and scholar will give a public presentation. In addition to gaining valuable experience, this is a great professional development opportunity that will look excellent on a resume.
Job Description
The Sanders Medieval Sigillography Scholar will:
This assignment presents a KU student with an opportunity to make a substantial contribution to an international digital humanities project, and to gain a better understanding of technical and ethical issues related to working with digital collections. This opportunity is for the Fall 2024 semester, with the possibility of renewal in the Spring 2025 semester, and is open to KU graduate or undergraduate students.
- Assist with the recording and digitizing of medieval seals (devices used to authenticate and validate records) in KU’s Spencer Research Library.
- Contribute to the analysis of the temporal, geographical and social characteristics of the seals.
- Add information about the seals to Digisig, which is an online search tool for seals.
This assignment presents a KU student with an opportunity to make a substantial contribution to an international digital humanities project, and to gain a better understanding of technical and ethical issues related to working with digital collections. This opportunity is for the Fall 2024 semester, with the possibility of renewal in the Spring 2025 semester, and is open to KU graduate or undergraduate students.
Required Qualifications
- Current KU student enrolled in 6 or more credit hours. During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments.)
- Demonstrated interest in one or more topics related to the project. This may include, but is not limited to, museum studies, history, anthropology, literary studies, geographic information systems, digital exhibits or archives, or web development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to learn and work with new software tools and platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Interest in medieval history, literature or culture.
- Interest in digital humanities.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application consists of:
Review of applications begins on September 3, 2024 and continues until positions have been filled.
WORK SCHEDULE EXPECTATIONS:
The student will be based in Watson Library and will work approximately 5 to 10 hours per week (fifteen weeks) for the Fall semester, with the possibility of renewal for the Spring semester. A regular work schedule will be determined at the beginning of the semester. The work will include regular check-ins with the supervisor for updates and guidance, as well as for mentorship and learning. The student may occasionally attend team meetings with other members of the Digisig project team.
- Online application
- Cover letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications are met
- Resume
Review of applications begins on September 3, 2024 and continues until positions have been filled.
WORK SCHEDULE EXPECTATIONS:
The student will be based in Watson Library and will work approximately 5 to 10 hours per week (fifteen weeks) for the Fall semester, with the possibility of renewal for the Spring semester. A regular work schedule will be determined at the beginning of the semester. The work will include regular check-ins with the supervisor for updates and guidance, as well as for mentorship and learning. The student may occasionally attend team meetings with other members of the Digisig project team.
Contact Information to Applicants
Advertised Salary Range
$15.00 per hour
Work Schedule
Approximately 5 - 10 hours weekly in the Watson Library for the fall semester with possibility of renewal for the spring semester.
Anticipated Start Date
Monday September 9, 2024