Willman Spawn Internship in Paper Conservation – American Philosophical Society Library

The Library of the American Philosophical Society (APS) is pleased announce our annual competition for the Willman Spawn Internship in Paper Conservation. The internship begins in September of 2014 and is designed for students currently in graduate school or those who wish to gain experience in the field.
Internship projects will include: conservation treatment of works on paper, environmental monitoring, rehousing of manuscript materials, and review of loan requests. Special interests or specific goals of the intern are encouraged as part of the learning experience.
A $7,000.00 stipend is provided to assist with travel and research. The length and start date of the internship are negotiable.
Please send a letter of intent, resume, and contact information for 3 references (not letters of recommendation, please) to the address listed below. Non-US citizens must also provide documentation stating that the applicant is authorized to accept employment in the United States.
Anne Downey
Head of Conservation
American Philosophical Society Library
105 S. 5th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
 
Application deadline is January 20, 2014