Project Description
Leyburn Library seeks students interested in institutional history research opportunities for the summer of 2026. Working collaboratively, the Library and W&L students have been building research portals and digital exhibits on major themes in the history of W&L, including slavery, co-education, and early Scots-Irish founders. This work involves digging into archival material in Special Collections and Archives, processing it to make it available digitally, and interpreting the material for a public audience. Students will gain experience in library and archival research skills, specifically transcription, digitization, metadata, digital exhibit creation, digital scholarship, and public history. Students interested in careers in libraries/information science, cultural heritage, public history, museums, education, or creative fields are encouraged to apply.
Prerequisites
Coursework in history, DCI, or archival research experience are valuable. Preferred: ability to read 19th century handwriting.
Special Comments
Project Information (subject to change)
Estimated Start Date: 6/08/2026
Estimated End Date: 7/17/2026
Estimated Project Duration: 6 weeks
Maximum Number of Students Sought: 2
Research Location: On campus
Travel Required? No (If “yes”: )
Contact Information: Mackenzie Brooks (email: brooksm@wlu.edu)