2010 Internship in Book Conservation - New York Academy of Medicine
Posted: Oct 30, 2009
Application Deadline: must be postmarked by December 15, 2009.
Department:
Gladys Brooks Book and Paper Conservation Laboratory The New York Academy of Medicine
Duties/Responsibilities:
The Gladys Brooks Internship at The New York Academy of Medicine is designed to provide an opportunity for practical hands-on training in book and paper conservation at an intermediate to advanced level.
Interns will undertake and complete a project based on their interests and skills and the needs and capabilities of the conservation laboratory. At the end of the internship period, the intern will be required to produce a written report and deliver a presentation of their work.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
This internship is for individuals who have at least a bachelor’s degree and who have 3 to 4 years of practical experience working in book and paper conservation. The ideal candidate is either pre-program or has an equivalent commitment to the field.
Length of Position:
The internship will last for 2 to 3 months, depending on the number of days per week spent in the Gladys Brooks Laboratory.
Compensation:
The Gladys Brooks Internship provides a stipend of approximately $5,000.
Contact Details/How to Apply:
Submit a detailed letter of interest, a current resume, and three professional recommendations—all to the address below. An interview is required (preferably on-site) and candidates should present a portfolio of completed bindings or other relevant treatments at that time.
Applicants must have a student or working visa if they are not U.S. citizens. Unfortunately, we are not able to assist in this process.
For further information on how to apply for the internship please see our website or call 212-822-7363 (Anne Hillam or Erin Albritton)
Or write to:
The New York Academy of Medicine
Gladys Brooks Book and Paper Conservation Laboratory
Room 550
1216 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10029
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