Graduate Student Assistant
About The Position
The Auburn University Libraries invites applications for a Graduate Student Assistant position in Digital Humanities for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in combining literary scholarship with digital methodologies. The selected candidate will contribute to the Alabama Authors of the 19th and 20th Centuries and the newly created Alabama Cookbooks digital projects, gaining valuable research experience while also learning from established models such as the George Eliot Archive and its sister projects. This role provides valuable experience in research, technical writing, and digital content management, which are key skills for careers in academic research, publishing, library and information science, and digital project management. The selected candidate will lead the creation of a new digital subproject within the Alabama Authors of the 19th and 20th Centuries, a digital humanities initiative preserving Alabama’s literary history. While the student will learn from established digital projects like the George Eliot Archive, their primary focus will be on the Alabama Authors project. The selected candidate will work up to 10 hours per week. For additional information, contact: Dr. Beverley Rilett Associate Research Professor and Digital Humanities Coordinator Auburn University Libraries Email: [email protected] This is not an assistantship and does not offer tuition assistance.
Requirements
- Enrolled graduate student at Auburn University
- Strong research and writing skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students
- Commitment to public service and delivering high-quality customer support
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Enrolled in English, History, Data Analytics, or Computer Science and Software Engineering graduate program
- Experience implementing metadata standards, website accessibility standards, and technical documentation practices
- Previous experience in digital humanities
Responsibilities
- Conduct research and contribute to content creation, editing, and technical documentation for the Alabama Authors and Alabama Cookbooks digital projects.
- Learn and apply digital humanities methods, including metadata creation, digital content management, and data curation.
- Lead the design and publication of a new digital subproject in consultation with the project director.
- Collaborate with editors and developers to update user guides and GitHub documentation for the project.
Benefits
- Gain valuable work experience
- Build your network
- Make a difference
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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