John OverholtGetting a valentine often had a very different vibe in the Victorian era, the heyday of the viciously satirical "vinegar valentine." https://www.metmuseum.org/perspectives/articles/2024/02/comic-valentines
Sarah Bull
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English professor, book historian. Nineteenth-century, mostly. Writing about medical books, erotic books, and print moving around. Currently obsessed with compilations. Always interested in "bad books" and "bad writing"
Ted UnderwoodThe School of Information Sciences at IL Urbana-Champaign is seeking postdoctoral researchers for AY 2024-25, renewable for a second year. We're interested in fields from children's literature through computational social science; your doctorate doesn't have to be in IS.
Applications are due March 15. It's a good idea to reach out to potential faculty mentors in advance.
Please repost and tell friends!
https://ischool.illinois.edu/research/postdoctoral-researchers
SHARPđď¸Donât wait until the New Year to resolve to attend SHARP 2024!
Send in your abstracts (due January 5th) today and start the new year off looking SHARP. âď¸
Weâre looking forward to seeing you next year! đ¤
#BookHistory #PrintCulture #Conference #Academia
https://research.reading.ac.uk/centre-for-book-cultures-and-publishing/event/sharp-conference-2024/
SHARP conference 2024 - Centre for Book Cultures and Publishing
SHARP 2024 Global Book Cultures: Materialities, Collaborations, Access University of Reading, Berkshire, UK. 1-5 July 2024 Registration has now closed. For advice on travel and how to get to us: Visit...Read More >
MiaNew post on the British Library's Knowledge Matters blog: 'Knowledge under attack'
'The people responsible for this cyber-attack stand against everything that libraries represent: openness, empowerment, and access to knowledge.'
https://blogs.bl.uk/living-knowledge/2023/12/knowledge-under-attack.html
And crucially, for my peeps: 'From early in the new year you will begin to see a phased return of certain key services, starting with the most crucial of all, our main catalogue, a reference-only version of which will be back online from 15 January, further facilitating the manual ordering which is already available in our Reading Rooms. Other interim services will include increased on-site access to our manuscripts and special collections, and a bespoke inter-library loan capability designed to serve key sectors such as health, higher education and law.'
*lets out a long-held breath*
Real SyntacticI love that bookbindersâ boards made from re-used paper signal both paper dearth (not enough new paper because not enough rags for furnish) and paper surplus (so much ephemeral print being made that much can be instantly repurposed.) Itâs not at all unusual to find re-used printed music in a pressboard case, but Iâm pretty sure this (1st edition of Walter Scott, The Betrothed, 1825) is manuscript music, probably from 1/2 #bookhistory #mediastudies
Aileen FyfeCome to Edinburgh in February for a 2-day workshop "Working with Charles Lyell" (geologist, traveller, writer, #histsci #histodons There's a packed programme of talks, plus the chance to see his working notebooks (which are now digitised). See programme, and register, at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/working-with-charles-lyell-workshop-tickets-768328851277
Hopkins PressCelebrating another award for Nana Quarshieâs Psychiatry on a Shoestring!
The Bulletin of the History of Medicine article won the Walter D. Love Prize in History from the North American Conference on British Studies https://ow.ly/tJkT50Qf2XX
Read free on @ProjectMUSE thru Dec 31
https://ow.ly/OSgS50Qf2Re
Walter D. Love Prize
The Walter D. Love Prize in History is a $250 award given annually by the North American Conference on British Studies for the best article or paper of similar length or scope by a North American scholar in the field of British history. The 2024 prize will be awarded to an article published during the calendar year 2023. The prize journal article or paper, which may be published anywhere in the world, should exhibit a humane and compassionate understanding of the subject, imagination, literary grace, and scrupulous scholarship. It should also make a significant contribution to its field of study.
Eric HayotA new project from Carla Nappi and me: Humanities Seed Bank / Ideas for an Uncertain Future.
It's basically a collection of ideas that would be worth saving if the world fell apart. All free, new posts every Monday... please enjoy and let me know if you would like to participate (email; easy to find if you google)
Shannon K. Supple â¨Hello #archivists! Smith College seeks an archivist for the Sophia Smith collection of womenâs history.
The excellent Maureen Cresci Callahan is moving to a different institution & has left a strong foundation for the next person in the role. Youâll be working with truly meaningful collections & as well as engaged faculty & students.
Salary range is $70k-90k
#archives
Sophia Smith Collection Archivist
If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at [email protected]. Libraries Job Description Job Summary Responsible for the expert stewardship of the Sophia Smith Collection of women's history. Responsible for collection development and donor relations, expanding the use of the collection through research, instruction, and outreach. Work collaboratively with other staff to improve discovery and access of the collection. A highly active and visible curatorial role that encourages researcher use of the collection, builds relationships with archival creators, and engages in robust instruction. Essential Functions Curatorial (40%): Actively steward existing donors and establish relationships with new archival creators that strategically builds the collection according to the collection development strategy. Work with the Director of Special Collections on managing complex legal and donor related issues. Maintain accurate and precise documentation related to the collection and its management. Recommend acquisitions of manuscript and archival materials in the SSC. Build and maintain knowledge about the collection, women's history, trends in scholarship, and trends in curriculum related to women's and gender history. Engage in field work as necessary to meet with donors, review materials, and otherwise oversee the transfer of materials to Smith. Participate actively in collection appraisal, deaccessioning, and similar activities that affect the long term health of the collection. Work with faculty and other subject experts to consider potential acquisitions, networks, and projects that build the SSC or otherwise enhances its use. Be the primary spokesperson for the collection in the press and social media, lectures, and similar public engagement. Instruction (30%): Provide expert guidance to researchers and students of the Sophia Smith Collection. Primarily, this entails conducting class instruction for the Sophia Smith Collection and includes working closely with faculty, preparing for instruction sessions, designing class plans and assignments, and contributing to learning outcomes. As part of an emerging formal instruction program, work with other staff to refine and expand on existing teaching practices. Promote inclusive teaching and learning practices whenever possible. Stay current and engaged with pedagogical best practices, theory, and trends for a college environment. Public Services (15%) Additionally, develop and lead projects that promote the collection and use; promote the collections through targeted outreach to faculty, students, donors, and other researchers. With other staff, plan for and execute events and projects, including exhibitions, that spark interest in the SSC across many different communities. Participate in interviews and other speaking engagements that promote the SSC. Work collaboratively across the Librariesâ to implement instruction, information literacy standards, and assessment tools. Serve a minimum of one shift per week on the reading room desk. Inform other staff on repository news and data as necessary. Collection Management (10%): Participate in and sometimes lead workflow and policy review, including documentation, legal forms, and standards-based practices. Make recommendations for descriptive improvement / metadata enhancement related to the SSC collections. In agreement with other archival staff, set priorities for arrangement, description, and conservation. Other Functions Other (5%): Participate actively in the archival community as part of professional development. Participate actively in the shared decision-making, resource management, program, and policy development in Special Collections. Identify and assist with grant writing related to the collection. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses) ALA accredited MLS with specialization in archives and/or rare materials or ACA Certified Archivist. Equivalent combination of advanced subject degree and library/archives experience will be considered; strong academic background and/or knowledge of U.S. history, familiarity with U.S. womenâs history required; experience working with donors and teaching with primary sources required; 5 years of relevant archival experience, or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience. Strong evidence of working with students, faculty, and other scholars through instruction, research support, and outreach. Grant writing experience a plus. Preferred Qualifications Skills Thorough knowledge of archival principles of appraisal, arrangement, description, access, preservation, reference, and collection development. Understanding of physical and digital content management best practices. Knowledge of, or experience with, archival collection management/repository systems and metadata schema including, but not limited to ArchivesSpace. Excellent research, organizational, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to establish and meet project goals, take professional initiative, and multitask. Demonstration of superior cultural competencies and sensistivity, empathy, and care in working with widely diverse people a must. Proven dedication to high quality teaching with and about primary sources, including archival practice literacies. Ability to work in a complex and dynamic institutional environment that values communication, flexibility, and collaboration - in the unit, Libraries, and across campus. Interest and care concerning reference interactions and enthusiastic engagement in outreach. Some travel required. Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position . Be sure you have provided all attachments before submitting your application. You will NOT be able to attach additional files after you have hit the Submit button. Review of applications will begin December 4, 2023 Compensation Grade: Grade H Position Type: Regular About Smith College Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest womenâs colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at [email protected]. As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination. Smith College seeks to attract individuals who are committed to our mission of providing the highest quality education to women. Smith College enjoys the reputation as one of the finest colleges in the country. This reputation, tempered by time and challenged by change, holds strong because of the dedicated work of our staff, faculty and administration. We are a diverse group bringing to our community different talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strength arises from this diversity and is sustained by a community value of providing an outstanding educational environment for our nearly 2,700 students. Smith at a Glance https://www.smith.edu/about-smith/smith-glance
I'm not on here a lot, but popping in to say that I have invites to bsky available if anyone is looking!