Supervisor: Rebecca Rich-Wulfmeyer, Chief Librarian & Archivist

Summary of Position:

This position is responsible for applying basic preservation measures to collection materials in the Library including maps, architectural drawings, books, periodicals, manuscripts, broadsides, photographs, and ephemera.

 Job Duties:

Job duties may include the following types of preservation activities:

-         Removing paper clips and staples

-         Rehousing materials into archival quality sleeves, folders, boxes, etc.

-         Building four-flap enclosures and other custom containers

-         Making preservation photocopies

-         Labeling boxes, folders, drawers

-         Repairing tears and bindings

-         Interleaving scrapbooks

-         Shifting materials

-         Developing a disaster recovery kit

-         Researching funding opportunities and preparing grant applications

 Project Assignments:

Specific project assignments are made at the beginning of the internship with goals and deadlines.  These assignments are to be managed by the intern, under the direction of his/her supervisor. 

 Requirements:

Clerical skills.  Familiarity with photocopiers.  Dexterity to carefully handle fragile materials.  Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.  Willingness to perform basic tasks.  Prefer upper-level undergraduate or graduate student interested in a career in conservation or preservation of paper based collections. 

 Position availability:

Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer

 Hours:

A minimum of 8 hours per week with flexible scheduling between the hours of Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 Contact:

Any interested student or recent graduate should contact Rebecca Rich-Wulfmeyer at (518) 463-4478 or wulfmeyer@albanyinstitute.org.