Dear all,
The Centre for Research Collections (CRC) has developed a new programme of internships to teach and extend core skills in the archive, conservation and research disciplines.
Three internships are available in this round; all three have a stipend attached.
1. Archive internship: 10 weeks full-time with a stipend of £3000.
2. Conservation internship: 10 weeks full-time with a stipend of £3000.
3. Research internship: 5 weeks full-time with a stipend of £1500.
This programme is designed for those who have recently completed a relevant professional qualification but are yet to gain paid or permanent employment in the sector: the internships will offer the successful candidate valuable work experience in their chosen career to enhance future employability. The interns will be well supported by CRC staff and offered extensive opportunities to develop their skills.
The internships will be based within the Lothian Health Services Archive (LHSA) team, working on unique healthcare-related collections (www.lhsa.lib.ed.ac.uk). The archive intern will focus on cataloguing the rich photographic resources held, and the conservation intern will concentrate on the treatment and re-housing of early parchment title deeds. The research intern will focus on LHSA's WWI-related material and develop resources to access and use that material. Wider experience of working in the archive and higher education sectors will also be offered.
To apply, provide the following:
1. your CV of no more than 2 sides of A4 (to include contact details, information on your qualifications and any previous voluntary or work experience, and contact details for two referees),
2. a supporting statement of 500 - 1000 words detailing why you are interested in the internship and describing how participation in the programme would benefit your future career,
3. confirmation that you are eligible to work in the UK.
Please note that applications without 1 - 3 above will not be considered.
Applications may be sent via email or post to Serena Fredrick ([log in to unmask]; Centre for Research Collections, Edinburgh University Library, 30 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LJ). Applicants will be shortlisted and selection will be based on a subsequent, informal, interview at the CRC. Please note that expenses to attend the informal interview will not be paid.
Dates for the ARCHIVE and CONSERVATION INTERNSHIPS
Closing date for applications: 13 September 2013
Informal interview date: 24 September 2013
Proposed starting date: 7 October 2013
Dates for the RESEARCH INTERNSHIP
Closing date for applications: 27 September 2013
Informal interview date: 11 October 2013
Proposed starting date: 21 October 2013
For further information please contact Serena or Ruth Honeybone on [log in to unmask]
Kind regards,
Laura
Laura Gould | LHSA Archivist | Lothian Health Services Archive | Centre for Research Collections | Edinburgh University Library | George Square | Edinburgh | EH8 9LJ | Tel: +44 (0) 131 650 3392 | Fax: +44 (0) 131 650 2922
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