internship available

[Janet Gertz <gertz@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
PRESERVATION INTERN

(PC I) 

Temporary 12-Month Position

This is a temporary twelve-month position funded by a grant 
from the Mellon Foundation to support research-library 
preservation programs nationally.  The intern will report to 
the Director for Preservation, and will spend time in each 
Preservation Division unit.  Responsibilities will include 
surveying the condition of a branch library collection, 
assessing current preservation procedures and needs, 
monitoring of environmental conditions, assisting in the 
preparation of a grant proposal, and other related special 
projects.  The intern will have the opportunity to 
participate in planning sessions, policy discussions, and 
other library-wide preservation activities.  Opportunities 
for travel to relevant conferences and seminars will be 
provided.

In addition to an accredited MLS, requirements are knowledge 
of preservation and conservation practices and techniques, 
as demonstrated through previous relevant experience and/or 
successful completion of a formal program in the 
preservation of research library materials.

Assistance in identifying qualified women and memebers of 
minority groups for consideration would be appreciated.

Salary minimum (to increase 7/1/97) is currently $33,500.  
Excellent benefits include tuition exemption for self and 
family and assistance with University housing.

Cover letter must specify Job #97-13.  Send resume, listing 
names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to:  
	Jane Hunt
	Human Resources Office
	Box 35 Butler Library
	Columbia University
	535 West 114th Street
	New York, NY 10027

Internship begins August 1, 1997; applications received by 
June 30, 1997, will receive preferential consideration.

An affirmative action/equal opportunity empolyer.