Internships at Edinburgh University

Centre for Research Collections Internships
at the University of Edinburgh

The Centre for Research Collections (CRC) has developed a new
programme of internships to teach and extend core skills in the
archive and conservation disciplines.

Two internships are available (1 archive intern and 1 conservation
intern), each for 10 weeks full-time from January-March 2013. A
stipend of UKP3,000 is attached to each internship.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on unique material in
Lothian Health Services Archive

    <URL:http://www.lhsa.lib.ed.ac.uk>

The archive intern will focus on cataloguing the rich photographic
resources held, and the conservation intern will concentrate on the
treatment and re-housing of early parchment title deeds. Wider
experience of working in the archive and higher education sectors
will also be offered.

These internships are ideally suited for those who are applying for,
or have recently completed, a relevant postgraduate qualification.

To apply, submit your CV (to include contact details, information on
your qualifications and any previous voluntary or work experience,
and contact details for two referees), and a supporting statement of
500-1000 words detailing why you are interested in the internship
and describing how participation in the programme would benefit your
future career. Please also confirm that you are eligible to work in
the UK.

Applications may be sent via email or post to

    Serena Fredrick
    Centre for Research Collections
    Edinburgh University Library
    30 George Square
    Edinburgh EH8 9LJ
    serena.fredrick<-at->ed<.>ac<.>uk

Applicants will be shortlisted and selection will be based on a
subsequent, informal, interview at the CRC, to be held in the week
beginning 7 January 2013. Please note that expenses to attend the
informal interview will not be paid.

Closing date for applications: 19 December 2012
Starting date: January 2013

For further information please contact Serena or Ruth Honeybone
on ruth.honeybone<-at->ed<.>ac<.>uk

Ruth Honeybone ACR
Manager
Lothian Health Services Archive
Centre for Research Collections
Edinburgh University Main Library
30 George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ
+44 131 6503418


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