Internship: Ringle Summer Conservation Intern in Book Conservation – University of Kansas Libraries (Lawrence, KS)

The University of Kansas Libraries is hosting the Ringle Summer Conservation Intern in Book Conservation.
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Summer Conservation Intern
00007419
Libraries-General
1
Lawrence
1.00
Temporary
Nonexempt
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
8-5, M-F 8 week assignment (between June and September)
Limited Term
30-Sep-2015
The University of Kansas is seeking applicants for its 2015 Summer Conservation Internship. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to undertake and complete a conservation project and gain insight into the workings of a dynamic preservation department. Conservation decision-making and documentation for library and archival collections will be stressed. The main summer project will focus on preparing condition reports, treating, and creating housings for a collection of 19th and 20th century books and manuscripts that will be travelling overseas for an upcoming exhibition. Other small projects may be added after agreement by the conservator and intern. Focus will be on special collections and archival materials.This KU Libraries internship is made possible through the generosity of Stata and David Ringle. This summer internship is appropriate for pre-program students with some treatment experience, current students, and recent graduates of conservation training programs and their equivalents.
The Conservation Intern will be hired for an 8 week assignment, working 40 hours per week. This position, under the direct supervision of the Head of Conservation, will treat paper items and books from Spencer Research Library following national standards for treatment and documentation of work. The main summer project will focus on preparing condition reports, treating, and creating housings for a collection of 19 th and 20 th century books and manuscripts that will be travelling overseas for an upcoming exhibition. Other small projects may be added after agreement by the conservator and intern. Focus will be on special collections and archival materials.Duties: 70% Treatment of special collections materials from Spencer Research Library, using accepted practices of the field. Objects may include books, manuscripts, archival documents, drawings, and maps. Treatments performed may include surface cleaning, humidification and flattening, mending and filling, encapsulation, and book treatments. 20% Creation of custom housings suitable for overseas shipping, for items to be loaned. 10% Written and photographic documentation for collection material following the American Institute for Conservation Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice
  1. Bachelor’s degree.
  2. Demonstrated book or paper conservation treatment skills, as evidenced by sample treatment reports or bookbinding models.
  3. Must be able to commit to eight consecutive weeks of work between June and September 2015.
  1. Demonstrated ability to work independently.
  2. Current or recent graduate of book or paper conservation training program, or equivalent experience, such as The North Bennet Street School.
  3. Experience working in a research library setting.
  4. Project management experience.
  5. Demonstrated strong written communication skills.
To apply, please submit the following items:

  1. Cover letter (including how the internship will help the applicant reach professional goals)
  2. Current resume, including list of conservation/preservation classes or completed training
  3. Contact information for two references (including phone and email)
  4. Two sample treatment or project reports (with images)

Review of application materials begins March 1, 2015.  To be considered it is necessary to apply before this date.
Leah Nelson, leahnel@ku.edu
15.63/hr
01-Mar-2015
01-Jun-2015
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