Internship at New York Botanical Garden Library

Kress Internship in Paper Conservation
New York Botanical Garden Library

The New York Botanical Garden Library announces a six-month internship
in paper conservation beginning October 1, 1994. This position, the
Kress Internship in Paper Conservation, will provide experience working
with the Library's botanical art and illustration collection.  Working
under the supervision of the Garden's Conservation Librarian, the intern
will assist with a conservation survey of the collection, and with
stabilization, surface cleaning, and rehousing procedures.  The intern
will also carry out a research project and prepare a final report on the
project.

Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or a graduate of, a recognized
program in book, art, or paper conservation.  This six-month, full-time
position (35 hours per week) offers a stipend of $447.00 per week. There
are no fringe benefits, but there will be an allowance of $250.00 to be
used during the period of the internship for appropriate outside
professional development. On-site interview preferred.  Interested
applicants should send a detailed letter of application, a current
resume, and two letters of recommendation to:

    Judith Reed
    Conservation Librarian
    The New York Botanical Garden Library
    Bronx, NY 10458

Deadline for receipt of a complete application is Friday, July 29, 1994.
Notification of the successful applicant will be sent by August 31,
1994.

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