The electronic monographs published by Columbia University Press in the Gutenberg-e Project are now available in an open-access form through the University’s Libraries, and are also being made available through ACLS Humanities E-Book (HEB). By taking this new step, we will continue the project’s ongoing experiment with different forms of electronic publication, and also hope to demonstrate whether open-access publications will garner greater use...

It seems everywhere we turn today we’re reading and hearing about new digital media fronts, especially when it comes to scholarly research and alternative teaching methods. Picturing U.S. History: An Interactive Resource for Teaching with Visual Evidence, a collaborative project between the American Social History Project and the Center for Media and Learning at City University of New York Graduate Center, is certainly...

The John Carter Brown Library provides a number of Long-Term Fellowships. The post Grant of the Week: Long-Term Fellowships from the John Carter Brown Library appeared first on American Historical Association.

The History of Science Society Fellowship in the History of Space Science, funds a nine-month research project that is related to any aspect of the history of space science, from the earliest human interest in space to the present. The post Grant of the Week: History of Space Science Fellowship appeared first on American Historical Association.

This post is first in a new series, titled Jobs and Careers in History, to be featured on AHA Today. The series will feature interviews with history professionals who have a range of backgrounds and have careers in a variety of workplaces. Article By: Jessica Pritchard The post Jobs and Careers in History: Interview with Richard Gillespie – Part One appeared first on American Historical Association.

The Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL), with generous support from Thomson Reuters, makes an annual award of $1,500 to support dissertation research in the field of academic librarianship. The post Grant of the Week: Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship in Academic Librarianship appeared first on American Historical Association.

Today at the Annual Meeting, attend sessions, view film festival films, and get your fill at one of the many luncheons or receptions. Also, make sure to stop by the General Meeting, where AHA president Barbara Weinstein will deliver her presidential address and the many AHA awards will be presented. The post Friday Overview – 122nd Annual Meeting appeared first on American Historical Association.

The wide-open space featured on the cover of the May 2008 issue of Perspectives on History is the Washita Battlefield in Oklahoma. This National Historic Site is the topic of a public history article on interpretive programs in the National Park Service. Other articles in this diverse issue cover film, technology, teaching, and more. The post Breaking New Ground in the May Issue of Perspectives on...

Announcing the winners of the 2007 AHA Election. These individuals will begin their terms of office following the 122nd Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The post Results of 2007 AHA Election appeared first on American Historical Association.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is accepting applications from K-12 schools and libraries for “Picturing America” grants. The post Grant of the Week: Picturing America from the NEH appeared first on American Historical Association.