Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Conservation
at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, & Botanical Gardens
Working under the supervision of the Paper Conservator, the Mellon Fellow
will address the conservation of a variety of library and museum materials.
These materials may include drawings, prints, books, manuscripts,
photographs, and documents. Through training in materials analysis,
conservation treatment techniques, and readings from the conservation
literature, the fellow will advance their own understanding of the
underlying principals of conservation, and the tools and techniques used in
the conservation of library/museum collections materials.
The primary focus of the fellowship will be on the practical application of
learned conservation treatment skills. The fellow will be instructed in the
practice of various treatment techniques and the circumstances in which each
technique is appropriate. Conservation treatments, materials, and strategies
will be addressed. The fellow will work with the Preservation Department's
Conservators, who will make use of The Huntington's collections materials in
providing instruction.
At the conclusion of the fellowship term, the fellow may present the
Preservation Department with a brief written report or presentation about
their experience.
Term: A period of 3 months, which may run anytime between June 1, 2002 and
June 30, 2003. Interested candidates are advised to apply early to ensure
consideration, as selection is usually completed in the Spring before the
available term.
Award: $5000.00
Commitment: At the end of the fellowship period, the fellow is expected to
consider seeking out further education in the conservation field and/or a
museum or library position in which the skills and understanding acquired at
the Huntington can be put to use in developing or carrying out conservation
projects.
Qualifications: A four year college degree or a Master's degree in Art, Art
History, Conservation, Chemistry, Library/Information Science, Museum
Studies or related field. Letters of recommendation from 3 persons
acquainted with the applicant's academic or professional achievements.
Capability of being bonded. Candidates who are detail-oriented and possess
good manual skills are preferred. Applications from conservation students at
the pre-program, summer employment, or third year internship level may be
eligible, depending on academic requirements or consent.
A letter of interest, resume, and three recommendations should be sent to:
Susan Rogers, Chief Preservation Officer
The Huntington Library
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108 USA
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tel: 626/405-2197
fax: 626/449-5720
More information about the Huntington may be found at its website:
www.huntington.org <http://www.huntington.org>
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