California Preservation Internship

The California State Library, through the LSCA program, has funded the
California Preservation internship, for which see the job posting below.
The internship is funded for this year, for a librarian in California
whose institution is willing to offer leave time and to take on a
certain amount of preservation consultation and facilitation in its
region.  The hope is to identify someone with experience in
librarianship, who will be able to take full advantage of the
information offered to return home and serve as a regional coordinator
for preservation activities.  Some funding is available for acquiring a
basic library of preservation reference materials for that purpose as
well.

The hope is to develop an annual internship opportunity, which will help
build the network of preservation expertise throughout the state.  Thus,
it is very important to identify a qualified candidate this year to
prove the need for the project and make it a success.

If you are interested in more information please contact Barclay Ogden,
through the sources indicated at the end of the job posting.

    California Preservation Internship
    1995

    Hosted by the Library Conservation Department
    University of California, Berkeley

    Job Description

    The California State Library, through the Library Services and
    Construction Act, has funded an internship in preservation for a
    California librarian from October 1994 through September 1995.

    The California Preservation Internship will be hosted by the
    Conservation Department of the Library at the University of
    California, Berkeley.  The internship is intended to help an
    employed mid-career librarian to gain expertise in the management of
    preservation programs for documentary collections, and to prepare
    the intern to serve as a resource person in preservation for the
    home region, based at his/her home institution.

    The intern's assignments will include working in the several units
    of the Conservation Department to gain knowledge and experience in
    preservation, and taking responsibility for projects in support of
    the California Preservation Plan's objectives for regional
    preservation development.

    The intern's salary and expenses will be paid with funds provided by
    LSCA.

    The successful intern will be:

        Early or mid career professional working in a library
        Interested in preservation of library and archival materials,
        seeking new career direction

    The home institution must be willing to hold the intern's position
    open for return, and to serve as a regional preservation information
    resource after the internship.

    Personal Qualifications:
         Required

            *   excellent oral and written communication skills,
                evidenced by a writing sample and oral presentation

            *   excellent organization and management skills

            *   ability to learn quickly

            *   willingness to gain additional background through
                reading and research

         Desirable

            *   computer skills: Wordperfect for Windows, electronic
                mail, database program, spreadsheet program

            *   experience with telephone reference work, grant
                preparation, supervision

            *   5 - 10 years work experience in a library

    Three professional references will be requested.
    For more information contact

        Barclay Ogden
        416 Doe Library #6000
        University of California
        Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
        510-642-4946
        bogden [at] library__berkeley__edu

Thank you,

Lynn Jones
Assistant Head, Conservation Department
UC Berkeley

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