Part-time Book and Archives Intern Peckham London 1-2 days per week, for 5 months (flexible) can be arranged to suit. Book conservation intern sought to join a small, independent workshop in London. The workshop provides high quality professional services to museum and library collections, archives and private owners. The applicant will be working alongside accredited conservators. You would be required to perform conservation treatments on rare books and manuscripts, and other archival material including posters, modern printed materials and parchment. Must be passionate about working with books and keen to learn. There will be an emphasis on high quality practical skills and good written and verbal skills are a must.
Pay rate: London Living Wage GBP10.20 per hour. Key skills required: Recent graduate with a degree in Book or paper Conservation with relevant hands-on experience. Good time management and ability to prioritise workloads and meet tight project deadlines. Demonstrable practical experience in a variety of materials including leather, paper and parchment including remedial and research skills. An understanding of, and ability to apply the professional code of ethics to practical conservation projects. Strong communication skills and ability to maintain confident working relationships. Able to work in a team, contributing to the maintenance and management of shared equipment and space. How to apply: Please send images of your work, along with your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] by Monday 12th November. Please write 'Book and Archives Intern' in the subject line of your email. Only suitable candidates will be contacted. Many thanks, Ann-Marie Miller ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
