Historical Research and Publication Aide, Papers of James Monroe
University of Mary Washington•Fredericksburg, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
A research and publication aide with the Papers of James Monroe engages in various research, editorial, archival, data processing, office, and other tasks as necessary under the direction of the editor. Primary responsibilities include transcription of nineteenth-century handwritten documents (reading original cursive texts to produce digital typescripts).
Requirements
- Fluency in the reading of cursive.
- Proficiency in word processing (MS Word), digital file management (SharePoint and Teams), and online search (Google).
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Openness to direction.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Must be currently enrolled as a UMW undergraduate.
Nice To Haves
- Genuine interest in history, archives, publishing, or a related field.
- Sense of urgency for project objectives and responsibility for assigned sphere.
- Curiosity and capacity to learn and grow.
- Commitment to highest standard of scholarly work.
Responsibilities
- Transcription of nineteenth-century handwritten documents (reading original cursive texts to produce digital typescripts).
- Engages in various research, editorial, archival, data processing, office, and other tasks as necessary under the direction of the editor.
Benefits
- Additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve (for Veterans).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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