HIST 370 - Public History: GLAM Careers

The SAA offers certifications in Arrangement and Description (A&D) and as a Digital Archives Specialist (DAS). An SAA certification is often highly encouraged in archival jobs.

The Association of Research Libraries is a nonprofit organization of libraries and archives, covering public and private universities, federal government agencies, and other institutions. Keep your eye out on news from ARL for developments in the field.

The CHF is a charitable nonprofit organization. Visit their page for ideas on preservation work, conservation easements, and more to get an idea of the types of preservation work being completed around the state.

Find scholarships, professional development courses, news and events, and more from the Society of Rocky Mountain Archivists. A student membership costs $15 for the year.

Check out local governments with preservation ordinances, national/state registers of historically and architecturally significant buildings, and even contribute to the 2030 Statewide Preservation Plan.

NCPH inspires public engagement with the past and serves the needs of practitioners in putting history to work in the world by building community among historians, expanding professional skills and tools, fostering critical reflection on historical practice, and publicly advocating for history and historians. Get a student membership for $35 per year, check out their virtual conference, and more.

A wonderful listing of archival job opportunities (narrow to remote work, entry level, internships, and more).

A very general search for library and information science & technology jobs. Use this to broaden your horizons and see what's out there.

Browse available positions, posted by the SAA. These may include temporary positions and internships.

This Career Chats page has many resources on what to ask yourself as you look for a job, a 2019 salary survey by the Association of Art Museum Directors, and more.

Check out open career opportunities, or get your foot in the door by volunteering (there are online options). Student opportunities include regional opportunities (Denver).

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics information page on Archivists, Curators, and Museum Workers, including projected job outlook, pay, state and area data, and more.

Examine the job descriptions of positions that interest you. Match those skills with classes here at Western to build an outstanding resume!

Check out available jobs, possible locations, and cultivate a strong letter of interest and resume. Use the down arrow from the homepage to view jobs without giving your email.

An informal list by Historians of Eighteenth-Century Art & Architecture (HECAA) on:
Fellowships
Internships / Employment Opportunities
Cover letter guides
Job application materials
Advising Relationships
Archives
Societies / Newsletters