Internship at Northwestern

Pre-Program Conservation Intern
Northwestern University Library

Part-time up to 18.75 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Temporary position for 4 months with possibility of extension
$8.75/hour

The intern reports to the Conservation Librarian and works closely
with other Preservation Department conservators depending on the
nature of assigned projects.  Internship projects will depend on
current projects and are likely to focus on conservation treatment
of 20th century posters and 19th and 20th century books.  Treatments
are likely to include surface cleaning, adhesive removal,
humidification and flattening of paper, mending paper and filling
losses (including aesthetic compensation), creating appropriate
housings, and other treatments.  The complexity of treatments and
level of decision making will increase as skills develop. At the end
of the internship, the intern will be required to produce a written
report or presentation of their work.

Qualifications

    Candidates will need to demonstrate hand skills and attention to
    detail.

    Previous experience in conservation is preferred, but not
    required.

    Candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree.

To Apply: The application deadline is September 30, 2013.  The
internship will begin in November 2013.  Candidates should indicate
availability in their cover letter.  Interested candidates should
send a resume and a cover letter to:

    Tonia Grafakos
    Conservation Librarian
    Northwestern University Library
    t-grafakos<-at->northwestern<.>edu

Susan Russick
Special Collections Conservator
Northwestern University Library
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston, Illinois 60208
847-491-3840


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