Fellowship at Library of Congress

2016-2017 Harper-Inglis Post-Graduate Conservation Fellowship
Conservation Division
Library of Congress
Washington, DC

The Conservation Division of the Library of Congress is now
accepting applications for the inaugural Harper-Inglis Post-Graduate
Conservation Fellowship for 2016-2017.  The Fellowship is open to
U.S. citizens recently graduated from a recognized art conservation
graduate program with a specialization in book, paper, or photograph
conservation.  The Fellowship is made possible by the Harper-Inglis
Memorial Trust Fund and is hosted by the Library's Conservation
Division, the oldest and largest conservation lab in the United
States for the conservation of book, paper, and photograph
materials.

Responsibilities: The Fellow will pursue an independent research
project and have the opportunity to acquire hands-on experience by
participating in lab activities as they are conducted by
Conservation Division staff, such as: conducting surveys;
conservation documentation, treatment, and housing; research and
analysis; digitization and/or exhibit preparation; collections
emergency response and recovery; and environmental monitoring and
analysis.  The Fellow can expect to interact with Library staff
beyond the Conservation Division, including curatorial staff, staff
responsible for exhibits and loans, and scientists in the
Preservation Research and Testing Division.

Qualifications:

    U.S. citizen

    Graduate of a recognized art conservation graduate program or
    equivalent training

    No more than five years of relevant work experience

    Demonstrated experience conducting research

    Clear and effective writing and spoken communication skills

Term and Stipend: The fellowship begins October 3, 2016 and ends (or
is extended for one year) on September 29, 2017 and comes with an
annual stipend of $39,000.  The Library is unable to provide
additional benefits--including health, retirement, or transit
benefits--as part of the fellowship.

Application Process: Use the link below to access the application
form and instructions.  Applications are accepted through December
31, 2015.

    <URL:http://www.loc.gov/preservation/outreach/intern/HIcons.html>

This fellowship is generously funded by the Harper-Inglis Memorial
Trust Fund.

Elmer Eusman, Chief
Conservation Division
Library of Congress


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