2017-2018 Harper-Inglis Post-Graduate Conservation Fellowship
Conservation Division
Library of Congress
Washington, DC
The Conservation Division of the Library of Congress is now accepting
applications for the 2017-2018 Harper-Inglis Post-Graduate Conservation
Fellowship. The Fellowship is open to U.S. citizens recently graduated from a
recognized art conservation graduate program with a specialization in book,
paper, or photograph conservation. The Fellowship is made possible by the
Harper-Inglis Memorial Trust Fund and is hosted by the Library's Conservation
Division, the oldest and largest conservation lab in the United States for the
conservation of book, paper, and photograph materials.
Responsibilities: The Fellow will pursue an independent research project and
have the opportunity to acquire hands-on experience by participating in lab
activities as they are conducted by Conservation Division staff, such as:
conducting surveys; conservation documentation, treatment, and housing;
research and analysis; digitization and/or exhibit preparation; collections
emergency response and recovery; and environmental monitoring and analysis.
The Fellow can expect to interact with Library staff beyond the Conservation
Division, including curatorial staff, staff responsible for exhibits and loans,
and scientists in the Preservation Research and Testing Division.
Qualifications:
U.S. citizen
Graduate of a recognized art conservation graduate program or
equivalent training
No more than five years of relevant work experience
Demonstrated experience conducting research
Clear and effective writing and spoken communication skills
Term and Stipend: The fellowship begins October 2, 2017 and ends (or is
extended for one year) on September 28, 2018 and comes with an annual stipend
of $39,000. The Library is unable to provide additional benefits--including
health, retirement, or transit benefits--as part of the fellowship.
Application Process: Use the link below to access the application form and
instructions. Applications are accepted through December 31, 2016.
<URL:http://www.loc.gov/preservation/outreach/intern/HIcons.html>
This fellowship is generously funded by the Harper-Inglis Memorial Trust Fund.
Elmer Eusman, Chief
Conservation Division
Library of Congress
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