Dear Colleagues

The British Library is advertising a number of PhD placement projects with a deadline of Friday 25th February 5 pm. 
https://www.bl.uk/news/2022/january/2022-phd-placement-opportunities
 
One of these placements relates to enhancing discoverability of the Library’s collection of Pre-1900 Japanese Maps (details attached) (Reference: 2022-WH-MAP).
The project will involve: 
•    adding English and Japanese translations and mathematical cartographic data, 
•    improving terminology to conform with accepted standards, 
•    collecting key physical and cartographic information from the maps, such as dimensions and annotations, that have not previously been recorded,
•    researching and drafting a report on the Japanese-produced maps to form the basis of a future British Library online Collection Guide.

International PhD students are eligible to apply, subject to meeting any UK visa/residency requirements.
Full eligibility criteria, funding information and details of how to apply are available on the British Library website: 
https://www.bl.uk/research-collaboration/doctoral-research/british-library-phd-placement-scheme#

Hamish Todd
 

download the pdf here.