Internship at New York Academy of Medicine

2008 Internship in book conservation
The New York Academy of Medicine
Gladys Brooks Conservation Laboratory

The Gladys Brooks Internship at The New York Academy of Medicine is
designed to provide an opportunity for practical hands-on training
in book and paper conservation at an intermediate level. This
internship is for individuals who have at least a bachelor's degree
and who have 1-2 years of practical experience working in book and
paper conservation.

Interns will undertake and complete a project based on their
interests and skills and the needs and capabilities of the
Conservation Department. At the end of the internship period, the
intern will be required to produce a written report and deliver a
presentation of their work.

Submit a detailed letter of interest, a current resume, and three
professional recommendations, all to the address below. An interview
is required (preferably on-site) and candidates should present a
portfolio of completed bindings or other relevant treatments at that
time.

Applicants must have a student or working visa if they are not U.S.
citizens.

The Gladys Brooks Internship of the New York Academy of Medicine
provides a stipend of approximately $5,000. Applications will be
accepted from October 1 - December 15, 2007. All written materials
must be postmarked by December 15, 2007.

The Internship will last for 2-3 months, depending on the number of
days per week spent in the Gladys Brooks Laboratory. For further
information on how to apply for the internship please see
<URL:http://www.nyam.org> or call 212-822-7363 (Anne Hillam).

Or write to:

    The New York Academy of Medicine
    Gladys Brooks Book and Paper Conservation Laboratory
    Room 550
    1216 Fifth Avenue
    New York, NY 10029


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