Mount Vernon Ladies Association- George Washington's Mount Vernon, National Library
Assistant Editor, Papers of George Washington
Institution Type: | Nonprofit |
Location: | Virginia, United States |
Position: | Assistant Editor |
Assistant Editor, Papers of George Washington
Introduction:
The Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington at George Washington’s Mount Vernon seeks applicants for the position of Assistant Editor of the Papers of George Washington documentary editing project. The editor will work full-time at the Washington Library within the editorial system and under the editorial direction of the Papers of George Washington documentary editing project based at the University of Virginia.
The Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington at Mount Vernon is a center for research and scholarship. The library’s collection contains a wide and rich array of resources covering George Washington, Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, colonial America, the American Revolution, the confederation years, slavery, domestic economies, the early republic, life in the eighteenth century, decorative arts, and historic preservation. The library’s special collections include rare books, manuscripts, documents, and maps related to George Washington, his life, military career, presidency, and activities at Mount Vernon, as well as a substantial collection of Martha Washington papers, the Bushrod Washington Family Papers, and materials from other family members.
Position Specific Responsibilities:
•Previous documentary editing experience
•Exceptional research skills
•Aptitude for collection curation
•Ability to successfully function as a liaison
•Responsible for transcription and annotation of documents and other editorial tasks for the Revolutionary War Series, scheduled for completion in 2024
•A new editorial assignment may supplant or follow work on this series
•Other duties to be determined by the Chief Librarian and Archivist at the Washington Library
•Assisting patrons by monitoring the Rare Books Room
•Responding to reference queries
•Support of library staff in general operations, research projects, scholarly events, and outreach programs
•Act as the liaison of information between the staff at the Papers of George Washington and the Washington Library
Minimum Qualifications:
•Knowledge of modern standards of documentary editing
•Knowledge of George Washington and early American history
•Experience in documentary editing
•Ph.D. in early American history or a related field is preferred
Special Requirements:
• None
Please apply via our website following link below:
Mount Vernon is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact: |
Please apply via our website following link below: |
Website: | http://www.MountVernon.org |
Primary Category: | American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 08/22/2016 |
Closing Date | 12/30/2016 |