As a long-established scholarly publishing society, the SRS has an interest in the teaching of palaeography skills. Whilst an unknown number of Higher Education (HE) and Heritage institutions in Scotland, e.g. archives, libraries, museums and other publishing societies, provide training and resources, there is no one format or standard for palaeography tuition. More importantly, good practice in one archive or classroom might not be known to others undertaking palaeography teaching, which reduces the impact of good practice. Indeed, if such palaeography skills and good practice are not consciously supported and encouraged, fewer people will undertake to learn such skills, which means fewer authors will be able to seek publication with a scholarly publishing society.
Job Description: SRS Research Fellow, Palaeography Teaching in Scotland Audit
The SRS Palaeography Teaching in Scotland Audit aims to gain an understanding of the range of teaching of palaeography in Scotland within universities, colleges, institutions and communities, and of the teaching tools and resources available to them, including online and published material.
Key aims
- Understanding the sector – this discrete audit project is intended to help the SRS understand how critical palaeography skills are taught across Scotland, with select comparisons to elsewhere in the UK.
- Quality Assurance and Enhancement – a published report and symposium stemming from the project will support best practice in teaching palaeography across the HE and Heritage sectors, both in Scotland and farther afield.
- Networking – part of the audit project is to raise awareness of the work of the SRS, and to facilitate connections and sharing of practice between colleagues working in relevant fields.
To Apply follow the link below
SRS Research Fellow, Palaeography Teaching in Scotland Audit at Scottish Record Society
