The National Library of Ireland offers a one-year Conservation Internship, jointly funded with the Heritage Council of Ireland. The internship is part of the Heritage Council's commitment to the promotion of best practice for conservation in Ireland. The intern will work alongside experienced conservators in the NLI's busy conservation studio. The internship will combine studio practice and research and preservation, and will develop and broaden the intern’s knowledge and experience. He/she will work on a variety of collections from the manuscript, printed and visual collections of the National Library of Ireland, as well as assisting in the preparationand installation of exhibitions and loans. The intern will be encouraged to publish and present their work to different and diverse audiences.
Requirements:· Recent graduates of a recognised book &/or paper conservation training programme(2015-2017).· Theoretical understanding and practical experience of conservation treatments(paper and/or book or parchment)· Experience in surveying/ dealing with large collections· Ability to work independently and as part of a team· Excellent written, verbal & IT communication skills Stipend: €27,000 (subject to normal statutory deductions)Applicants should ensure that they are eligible to live and work in Ireland.Applications from non conservation graduates will not be considered. How to ApplyPost 3 hardcopies of completed application form to Human Resources, National Library of Ireland, 4 Kildare Street, Dublin 2Deadline for receipt of completed applications is 3:00 p.m. on Friday 1 September, 2017.Further information and application details here ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
