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Community Archives Project - Undergraduate Fellow - Libraries

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
May 16, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Attention undergraduates! Apply to become a Community Archives Fellow with the Penn State Libraries launching in fall 2025 based at University Park campus. This two-year fellowship (2025-2026 and 2026-2027) offers the opportunity to gain: Hands-on training of digital tools and methods used for storytelling, data analysis, and visualizations Skills in researching archival material of people, communities, and events that could benefit from being highlighted in a digital project An understanding of the history of community archive projects through readings, studying websites, and guest speakers This fellowship requires approximately 6-8 hours a month: 3-4 hours a month of in-person meeting sessions (meeting 2 hours every 2 weeks) 3-4 hours a month of reading and viewing materials, online group discussions, and preparing for in-person sessions In year 2, you will present a digital project that you create based on materials from Penn State Libraries collections. Compensation You will be paid an hourly rate of $20 an hour. Successful participation and continuation in the project will be based on attendance and your contributions that nurture the discussions and events to enrich everyone's learning experience. Qualifications Ideally entering your second or third year of undergraduate work in fall 2025 or you can commit two-years to the project. * Actual timelines and project components may shift. Please be open to adjusting and all major changes will be in consultation with the wider cadre. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines