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Join us on Wednesday, March 26 at 11 a.m. (CT) for “Armenian Christian Martyrs in Text and Image,” a free, virtual event with special guest Dr. Ani Shahinian: hmml.org/events Dr. Shahinian is a cataloger of Armenian manuscripts at HMML, where she works with a wide range of Armenian manuscripts in collections across the Middle East and Asia. Outside of HMML, Dr. Shahinian’s research has looked at Christian martyrdom in the context of political, economic, and ecclesiastical history in Late Medieval Armenia and, more broadly, she has addressed questions of what it means to be human in a technological age, focusing on virtue-ethics and the freedom of the human will. In the lecture, Dr. Shahinian will share artifacts from manuscript illuminations, material culture, and texts that broaden access to the history, memory, and experience of martyrdom in Armenia and beyond. She will explore the role of martyrdom in shaping Christian identity, particularly, Armenian Christianity, and the development of the Universal Church in Armenia. Q&A to follow! HMML’s Winter Lecture Series features scholars who study cultures, histories, languages, and traditions around the world through the fascinating medium of manuscripts. Learn more and RSVP: hmml.org/events Pictured: Collection of S. Grigor Lusaworich? Ekeghets?i (Galata), in Istanbul, Turkey. (APIG 00030)

Legal documents can illuminate the life histories of women living in Timbuktu, Mali, in the 19th to early 20th centuries. In celebration of International Women's Day, Dr. Ali Diakite and Dr. Paul Naylor, catalogers of West African manuscripts at HMML, share some examples: https://lnkd.in/gdM9TP-u These brief insights into the daily lives of women show the value of studying the hundreds of legal documents preserved in HMML’s digitized West African collections.

Join us on February 26 at 11 a.m. (CT). for “Inspired Grace: The Ethiopic Miracles of Mary,” a free, virtual event with special guest Dr. Jeremy R. Brown. Stories about the life and miracles of the Virgin Mary have captured the attention and imagination of people around the globe and across the centuries. This is particularly true in Ethiopia and Eritrea, where the Miracles of Mary grew from a short work to an expansive genre describing acts of healing, protection, provision, and grace performed by Mary for the sake of those who call upon her name. HMML’s Winter Lecture Series features scholars who study cultures, histories, languages, and traditions around the world through the fascinating medium of manuscripts. Learn more and RSVP: hmml.org/events

HMML is seeking applicants for the position of "Chief Operating Officer," a full-time, benefit-eligible position, conducted primarily on-site at HMML in Collegeville, Minnesota. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to advance HMML's mission and goals. The COO will oversee the day-to-day operations of HMML, including Finance, Advancement, Information Systems, Cataloging, and Human Resources. In consultation with the Executive Director, the COO will implement the Strategic Plan, manage the budget, and ensure the care of digital and physical collections of images, manuscripts, books, and art. This includes supporting cataloging and online access efforts and overseeing HMML’s advancement and communications initiatives. Additionally, the COO will manage the business relationships between HMML and on-campus entities such as the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University (CSB/SJU) as well as Saint John’s Abbey. The ideal candidate will be a diplomatic leader who fosters a people-focused culture and builds strong relationships with staff in a hybrid work environment. They will have a passion for organizational design and the ability to inspire and galvanize teams, building morale while bringing fresh, innovative ideas to the table. The COO will play a key role in fostering collaboration, ensuring effective communication, and driving organizational excellence while maintaining a focus on the mission and values of HMML. More information: https://lnkd.in/g2zQSddV * HMML is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation located on the campus of Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota. Founded in 1965, HMML preserves and shares the world's largest collection of manuscript photographs. HMML digitally photographs, provides access to, and interprets manuscript collections around the world, placing a special priority on manuscripts in regions endangered by war, political instability, or other threats. To date, approximately 450,000 manuscripts have been photographed in partnership with more than 800 libraries worldwide, ranging in size from large books containing hundreds of folios to small fragments of pages. Visit HMML.org to learn more about the places, people and communities that have been part of HMML's global story and to view the manuscripts in HMML's digital and microfilm collections. #JobOpening #Jobs #COO #Hiring #JobOpportunity #CareerOpportunity #Libraries #LibraryTech #LibraryScience #InformationScience #DigitalLibrary #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #NonprofitJobs #LeadershipOpportunity #MuseumJobs #LibraryJobs #LibraryEmployment #ManagementRoles #ExecutiveSearch #MinnesotaJobs #Hiring #JobSearch #CareerOpportunities #NonprofitLeadership #CulturalHeritage #DigitalArchives #OperationsManagement #StrategicLeadership

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HMML is seeking applicants for the position of "Chief Operating Officer,"?a full-time, benefit-eligible position, conducted primarily on-site at HMML in Collegeville, Minnesota. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to advance HMML's mission and goals. The COO will oversee the day-to-day operations of HMML, including Finance, Advancement, Information Systems, Cataloging, and Human Resources. In consultation with the Executive Director, the COO will implement the Strategic Plan, manage the budget, and ensure the care of digital and physical collections of images, manuscripts, books, and art. This includes supporting cataloging and online access efforts and overseeing HMML’s advancement and communications initiatives. Additionally, the COO will manage the business relationships between HMML and on-campus entities such as the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University (CSB/SJU) as well as Saint John’s Abbey. The ideal candidate will be a diplomatic leader who fosters a people-focused culture and builds strong relationships with staff in a hybrid work environment. They will have a passion for organizational design and the ability to inspire and galvanize teams, building morale while bringing fresh, innovative ideas to the table. The COO will play a key role in fostering collaboration, ensuring effective communication, and driving organizational excellence while maintaining a focus on the mission and values of HMML. More information: https://lnkd.in/g2zQSddV * HMML is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation located on the campus of Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota. Founded in 1965, HMML preserves and shares the world's largest collection of manuscript photographs. HMML digitally photographs, provides access to, and interprets manuscript collections around the world, placing a special priority on manuscripts in regions endangered by war, political instability, or other threats. To date, approximately 450,000 manuscripts have been photographed in partnership with more than 800 libraries worldwide, ranging in size from large books containing hundreds of folios to small fragments of pages. Visit HMML.org to learn more about the places, people and communities that have been part of HMML's global story and to view the manuscripts in HMML's digital and microfilm collections. #JobOpening #Jobs #COO #Hiring #JobOpportunity #CareerOpportunity #Libraries #LibraryTech #LibraryScience #InformationScience #DigitalLibrary #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #NonprofitJobs #LeadershipOpportunity #MuseumJobs #LibraryJobs #LibraryEmployment #ManagementRoles #ExecutiveSearch #MinnesotaJobs #Hiring #JobSearch #CareerOpportunities #NonprofitLeadership #CulturalHeritage #DigitalArchives #OperationsManagement #StrategicLeadership

Mark your calendars! Registration is open for “The Holy Land at HMML,” with special guest Dr. Jan Vandeburie, on January 22 at 11 a.m. (CT). This free, virtual event will explore the career and work of Jacques de Vitry, a famed 13th-century preacher who was appointed Bishop of St. Jean d'Acre in the Kingdom of Jerusalem. While in the East, Jacques composed an impressive treatise containing a wealth of historical and geographical information about the Holy Land, including detailed accounts of Islamic and Eastern Christian communities. Join us for the first of four virtual lectures that will journey through cultures, histories, languages, and traditions around the world through the fascinating medium of manuscripts. Learn more and register: hmml.org/events

The winter issue of HMML Magazine is now available. Read a digital copy or sign up for a free subscription to the print edition: https://lnkd.in/ggDeXiKQ This issue includes: ? Where We're Working: Sarajevo ? Get it in Writing: Knowledge Preserved and Passed on in Handwritten Catalogs ? News in Brief ? The J.F. Hinnebusch Collection and the Writings of Jacques de Vitry ? Postscript: On Our Behalf [IES 00422] More info: https://lnkd.in/gq5ZusGR

Join us for a new HMML lecture series, journeying into the vault to uncover the mysteries behind some special items in HMML’s collections. The Winter Lecture Series will be held virtually on the fourth Wednesday of each month from January through April 2025 at 11 a.m. (CT). The series is free and open to all; registration is required. Along the way, we'll learn about cultures, histories, languages, and traditions around the world, through the fascinating medium of manuscripts. Our expert guides this winter are two HMML catalogers, a recipient of HMML’s Heckman Stipend and Nicky B. Carpenter Fellowship, and a faculty member at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University in Minnesota. The series begins on January 22, 2025. For more information and to register, visit hmml.org/events.