Internship at Huntington Library

Mellon Internship in Conservation
Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

Supported by an endowment established in 1981,The Huntington
annually offers a Mellon Internship in Conservation.  The
internship, offered in the conservation of either books or works on
paper, is for individuals who have a Bachelor's degree and can
demonstrate a commitment to entering a graduate program in
conservation.  The intern will work with the Preservation
Department's conservators, who will make use of The Huntington's
collections materials in providing instruction.  Through training in
conservation treatment techniques and readings from the conservation
literature, the intern will advance their knowledge of the
underlying principals of conservation, and the tools and techniques
used in the conservation of library collections materials.  The term
of the internship is three months.  Mellon interns are encouraged to
document their work and make a short presentation to Huntington
staff upon completion of their internship term.  Stipend amount: US
$5,000.

To apply for the Mellon Internship beginning June 1, 2013, please
send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three
references to:

    Holly Moore
    Lloyd E. Cotsen Head of Conservation
    Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
    1151 Oxford Road
    San Marino, CA  91108
    626-405-2197
    Fax: 626-405-3444
    hmoore<-at->huntington<.>org

Applications must be received no later than March 15, 2013.

Holly Moore
Lloyd E. Cotsen Head of Conservation
Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108
626-405-2197
Fax: 626-405-3444


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