Technical Services Fellowship
A nine-month fellowship for UCLA graduate students to gain hands-on training in special collections cataloging and technical services at the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library.
Funder: Center for 17th- and 18th-Century Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: General Clark research fellowships application deadline (annual Feb 1, projected) | March 2027: Technical Services Fellowship email submission deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: $36,500 plus standard tuition and fees for nine months; 20 hours/week on-site commitment.
Summary: Nine-month professional development fellowship for UCLA graduate students to gain hands-on experience in special collections cataloging and management at the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library.
Key Information: Application is via email; only open to currently registered UCLA graduate students for 2026–27.
Description
The Technical Services Fellowship at the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library is a nine-month, in-person professional development opportunity designed for graduate students at UCLA interested in special collections cataloging, description, and library technical services. Fellows work closely with library staff on cataloging and description projects, gain practical experience with professional standards and tools, and play a key role in making physical collections more accessible to researchers. The fellowship is tailored to the fellow’s strengths and interests, providing hands-on training in a collaborative environment.
