Location: Columbia
Description: The preservation intern will assist the conservator with various projects in the conservation lab ranging from making custom boxes to performing a condition survey on a large collection of documents. The intern will gain experience preserving historical collections by:
- Learning proper handling, care, and storage of archival collections
- Digitally photographing items before and after treatment, and writing condition reports
- Conserving damaged items through treatments like surface cleaning and mending tears
Minimum Qualifications
- Desire to pursue career in archives, library, or museum field
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent hand skills/dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and with others
Preservation internships are offered at the Columbia Research Center only.
This internship may be completed for credit if approved by your program.
To apply please email a letter of interest and resume to columbia@shsmo.org.
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