Job Opening Title:
Nadia Sophie Seiler Rare Materials Residency
Name of Employer:
Folger Shakespeare Library and Yale Center for British Art
Job Site Location (City AND State):
Washington, D.C. and New Haven, CT
Application Deadline:
5/22/2026
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Recent master’s degree (2025 or 2026) from a program accredited by the American Library Association required.
Years of experience required:
0-1
Salary Range:
$5,000-$5,800/month
Job Opening URL:
https://britishart.yale.edu/sites/default/files/2026-05/Seiler_Posting_YCBA2027_050826.pdf
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply:
The YCBA and The Folger Shakespeare Library, located in Washington, DC, are seeking an early career librarian for a one-year residency, July 2026 – May 2027. The Seiler Resident will spend July 2026 through December 2026 at the Folger Shakespeare Library and from January 2027 through May 2027 at the YCBA. This is a unique opportunity to have exposure to two cataloguing-forward institutions, a variety of workflows and material types, and mentors from both institutions who can provide unparalleled support to an early career cataloguer or archivist.
Application Instructions :
Please submit both a resume and cover letter to Erin Blake (eblake@folger.edu) by May 22nd at 4:45 PM ET.
In the cover letter, applicants should address why they are interested in working on the proposed projects and what skills and experiences make them a good fit for the Residency.
Interested individuals should submit their cover letter and resume. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted. No phone calls please.