Internship at Boston College

Book Conservation Internship
Boston College

The John J. Burns Library for rare books, special collections, and
archives at Boston College is pleased to offer a summer internship
in the Library's conservation lab.  Under the direction of the Burns
Library conservator, the intern will perform project-based book
conservation.  Projects will include the constructing archival
clamshell boxes for early printed books; conditioning older leather
bindings, and creating mylar wrappers for modern volumes.
Additionally, the intern may assist with a pamphlet housing project.
Discussions with the conservator regarding treatment options and
documentation, climate control, emergency response, and other
conservation issues will also be offered.

The intern will be expected to work on site for 10 hours per week
from early June through July, 2016.  The intern will be responsible
for his or her own transportation and parking.  This is an unpaid
internship.

Applicants must be fluent in English and demonstrate positive
communication skills.  Applicants must be recent graduates or
currently enrolled at an advanced level in a recognized conservation
or bookbinding program.  Capabilities required at time of internship
include box-making and leather binding repair.  Applicants must have
knowledge of conservation and preservation principles.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and two letters of
recommendation to Barbara Adams Hebard, Conservator, John J. Burns
Library.  Applications and supporting materials should be sent
electronically to barbara.hebard<-at->bc<.>edu by May 6, 2016.

Interviews will be conducted in mid-May, 2016 with the intern
selection made by May 25, 2016.

Barbara Adams Hebard
Conservator
Boston College
John J. Burns Library
Hebard/Bapst Building/Room 210
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467-3801
617-552-8847


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