What are the responsibilities and job description for the Native American Phillips Library Long Term Fellow position at Peabody Essex Museum Inc?
The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) is pleased to announce a library fellowship for 2026-2028, generously funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. PEM invites applications for a library fellowship supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Beginning in early 2026, this 12- to 24-month fellowship in the Phillips Library will provide an emerging librarian with exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth. The Mellon Library Fellow will be fully integrated into the Phillips Library team, gaining training and duties comparable to those of an Assistant Librarian.
This position will play an integral role in assisting with developing and executing cataloging projects to provide better access to materials related to Indigenous subjects. In addition, the Mellon Library Fellow will collaborate with each library unit to help support the library’s mission of collecting, stewarding, and providing access to materials and resources for our diverse set of local, regional, and international communities.
The position interfaces across many PEM departments, especially with Collection Services, Curatorial, and Marketing regarding the implementation and promotion of projects. Learning the operational aspects of a leading museum library through hands-on training and mentorship will lead to a well-rounded experience, and targeted projects offer the chance for achievement and meaningful development for the Mellon Library Fellow, the library, and PEM. Opportunities for professional development and network building are integrated into the fellowship.