History

Career Reference Collection

Click on a book title to locate its IUCAT record (IUCAT is the library's online catalog).

• Careers for History Buffs and Others Who Learn from the Past

  Describes careers in a number of areas, museums, preservation, and the National Park Service.

• Top Careers for History Graduates

  Gives a synopsis of the structure of history major undergraduate programs. Breaks down the history profession by field to offer an in-depth look at various careers.

• Great Jobs for History Majors

  Includes information on looking for jobs and identifying career paths in fields related to history.

Online Resources

To simultaneously search the websites listed below, Search the History Page with the search box at the bottom of the page.

• American Association for State and Local History

  Current employment opportunites.

• Department of History

  Information about the History program at Indiana University Bloomington.

• National Park Service Careers

  Main employment page for the NPS. Links to a career guide, information on seasonal employment, internships, park volunteers and job announcements from the Office of Personnel Management.

• National Park Service Cultural Resources Diversity Initiative

  Ten-week summer internships for minorities in cultural resources/historic preservation.

• National Park Service Preservation/Historic Landmarks Jobs & Volunteer Opportunities

  Explore opportunities to become actively involved in the field of historic preservation through archeology, ethnography, historic landscapes, historic structures, history and museum management. Find a career or volunteer opportunities.

Additional Resources

History majors may also wish to view theEducation and Museums web pages.

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