Archivist II- Oral History: African American History Research Center, Houston Public Library

Salary:  $2,326.00 – $2,484.62 BiweeklyDivision/Section: Customer Experience,History Research CentersWorkdays & Hours: Monday- Saturday, 8am – 8pm* (varies) * Subject to change  Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Central To Apply:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston/jobs/5491375/archivist-ii-oral-history DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Houston Public Library (HPL) seeks a collaborative, proactive, and community-focused professional with strong organizational and communication skills, as well as a commitment to […]

To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to oha@oralhistory.org The Oral History Review (OHR) is the scholarly journal of the Oral History Association, a publication that serves as the journal of record for the field of oral history in the US with an increasingly significant international presence and reputation. Because the Oral History Review […]

The fall 2026 issue of Oral History Review gathers a remarkable collection of voices from across Indigenous oral history as it is practiced today, spanning geographies, epistemologies, communities, and nations. This special issue takes as its animating premise that Indigenous oral history is not a technique for preserving the past but a living practice of relation, accountability, […]

Guest column, Dr. Carlos I. Hernández-Hernández, Universidad de Puerto Rico en Mayagüez For four days, from August 4 to 7, 2026, the National University of Avellaneda in Buenos Aires became a Latin American capital of memory. There, the XI Latin American Oral History Conference brought together researchers, professors, students, and scholars around a question as […]

Form Closes October 2 at 11:59PM CDTClick here to express your interest! Please consider helping OHA accomplish our goals by serving on a committee. Descriptions of Standing Committees can be found here. Descriptions of awards committees can be found here. Terms last for three years and start after the upcoming annual meeting in Portland. NOTE: You must be an […]

Discover the surprising connections between oral history and Dungeons & Dragons in this unique hybrid event. Begin with a short roundtable discussion open to all attendees exploring how storytelling, active listening, collaboration, and asking thoughtful questions are central to both oral history and tabletop role-playing games. Then, participants who register for the game session can join one […]