[BKARTS] 2008 Book and Paper Conservation Internship, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

[Peter Verheyen <verheyen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

2008 Book and Paper Conservation Internship
The Preservation Department at Johns Hopkins University is now accepting 
applications for 2008 Ohrenschall Book and Paper Conservation Internship. 
The Internship is intended to provided recent graduates of conservation 
programs or bookbinding programs the opportunity to apply their knowledge 
and skill to the care and treatment of special collections and archival 
materials in an academic library. Interns will work closely with 
conservation staff on current projects, as well as work independently on 
projects specifically selected to enhance their training and education and 
matched to their skill level.
Eligibility and requirements.

Applicants must be recent graduates or currently enrolled at an advanced 
level in a recognized conservation/bookbinding program or an apprenticeship 
program or with 4 or more years of equivalent experience.

Applicants must be knowledgeable of conservation and preservation principles 
in the field.
Applicants must commit to four consecutive months of full time work or a 
schedule that is mutually acceptable.

Two Internships are available each year, one each semester (February to May 
and September to December). The Internship provides a stipend of $5,000 and 
includes an apartment across from campus. Summer internships are generally 
not provided, except by special arrangements with the Director of 
Preservation. Applications are received year round.
For more information see: 
http://www.library.jhu.edu/departments/preservation

To apply for the Ohrenschall Book and Paper Conservation Internship please 
submit the following:
a letter of application expressing why you are interested in this 
opportunity and your future goals contact information for two professional 
references (include address, phone, email) a resume indicating education 
(specify courses taken) and/or relevant experience or training a portfolio 
of sample work done

Applications and other documentation may be mailed to the attention of:
Sophia K. Jordan-Mowery
Joseph Ruzicka and Marie Ruzicka Feldman
Director of Library Preservation
Johns Hopkins University
Sheridan Libraries
Preservation Department
3400 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218

Email applications should be sent to : sjordan@xxxxxxx

Deadline for Spring 2008 is December 20th, 2007. 

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