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Public History Resources

A career in the public history field can be tremendously rewarding. The list of links below offers a helpful starting point for students interested in learning about the field and exploring employment opportunities in museums, archives, libraries, and other public history organizations.

Professional Organizations

  • National Council on Public History
  • American Association of Museums
  • American Association for State and Local History
  • American Historical Association - Resources for Public Historians
  • Society for History in the Federal Government
  • Oral History Association

Career Development and Employment Resources

  • American Association for State and Local History Job Listings
  • American Association of Museums Aviso Job Listings
  • American Historical Association Employment Resources
  • Museum Employment Resource Center
  • National Council on Public History Job Listings
  • National Park Service Job Listings
  • National Trust for Historic Preservation Job Listings
  • Presidental Management Fellows Program
  • Smithsonian Office of Fellowships and Internships
  • Society of American Archivists Job Listings

Discussion Board, Listservs, and Websites

  • H-Public Discussion Network
  • American Historical Association - Careers for History Majors
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