Meadowlark Fellowship Program
The Meadowlark Fellowship is an experiential learning opportunity in which student fellows work in specific areas of the University Libraries and lead impactful projects, research, and more.
Each fellowship has a unique description of work, learning objectives, and tangible outcomes. The fellows are supported in their learning and exploration through guided coaching with their fellowship advisor, structured personal reflection, and group cohort meetings with peer fellows. In this experience, fellows have the opportunity to develop skills, apply their disciplinary knowledge, and make substantial impact.
Spring 2027 Positions Now Available
We are taking applications for the Spring 2027 Meadowlark Fellowships until November 30, 2026.
Become a Meadowlark Fellow
The University Libraries are looking for their inaugural Meadowlark Fellows - consider joining us!
Quick Facts
Term:
January – May 2027
Schedule:
12 hours per week
Pay Rate:
$16 per hour
May meet experiential learning graduate requirement
Position Openings
Digital Archive Fellow
As a fellow, you'll critically engage with and contribute to the Prairie States Forestry Project (PSFP) Digital Archive. You'll learn about Digital Humanities best practices and metadata encoding standards, create workflows to enhance discoverability across the archive's website—with a focus on uncovering the stories of women who participated in the New Deal's PSFP—and present your findings through a scholarly presentation or paper.
You will learn how to:
- Critically examine digital archives to identify missing, obscured, or silenced stories and voices.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with scholars and researchers.
- Research and synthesize information from historical and scholarly sources across archives and databases.
- Apply international metadata standards and digital humanities tools.
- Use storytelling to share research and highlight the importance of reparative archival work.
Talent Development Fellow
As a fellow, you'll contribute to the Libraries' employee development program, helping faculty and staff grow professionally by building their knowledge, skills, and abilities. You'll assist with coordinating learning programs, onboarding new employees, and supporting professional development activities. You'll also have the opportunity to learn about a variety of talent development functions through research, shadowing, practice, and hands-on exploration.
You will learn how to:
- Develop a learning program based on identified development needs.
- Deliver or launch a learning program.
- Build talent development skills, like instructional design, training and facilitation, coaching, and program coordination.
- Expand professional skills like communication, organization, time management, and collaboration.
Teaching & Learning Fellow
As a fellow, you'll have the opportunity to organize and design a library event focused on Zines, contributing to student success and information literacy. You'll also learn about and contribute to other student success and teaching and learning efforts in the University Libraries.
You will learn how to:
- Demonstrate historical knowledge and cultural significance of Zines and Zine pedagogy within academic libraries.
- Understand the importance and impact of Zines within the wider publishing community and their unique position to allow for diverse perspectives and topics.
- Create and connect meaningful experiences with a specific audience.
- Align learning objectives with institutional goals and support student success opportunities.
Support the Meadowlark Fellowship Program
Gifts to the Libraries Experiential Learning Program fund directly support the Meadowlark Fellowship Program. You can help Huskers prepare for their future by learning, working, and being mentored in a real-world environment such as the University Libraries. Together, we can build a legacy of support that empowers future leaders and enriches the communities they serve.
