Internship at Heritage Council and National Library of Ireland

The Heritage Council and the National Library of Ireland are pleased
to offer a one year conservation internship.

    <URL:http://www.heritagecouncil.ie/museums-archive/heritage-council-initiatives/conservation-internship-programme>

The internship is part of the Heritage Council's commitment to the
promotion of best practice for conservation in Ireland.  The intern
will work alongside experienced conservators in NLI's busy
conservation studio.  The internship will combine studio practice
and research and will develop and broaden the intern's knowledge and
experience.  He/she will work on a variety of collections from the
manuscript, printed and visual collections of the National Library
of Ireland, as well as assisting in the preparation and installation
of exhibitions and loans.  The intern will be encouraged to publish
and present their work to different audiences.

Requirements:

    Recent graduates of a recognized book and/or paper conservation
    training programme (2013-2015)

    Theoretical understanding and practical experience of
    conservation treatments (paper/book and/or parchment)

    Experience in surveying/ dealing with large collections

    Ability to work independently and part of a team

    Excellent written, verbal and IT communication skills

Stipend: Euro27,000 (subject to normal statutory deductions)

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms:
    24 July 2014
Interviews: 13 August 2014
Proposed start date: Oct 2015

Applications must be made on the official application form and
posted to HR Unit, National Library of Ireland.  For more details
see

    <URL:http://www.nli.ie/en/udlist/current-opportunities.aspx?article=f3d500b9-1625-42b4-9f1e-67ebab251cc1>


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