IPI is seeking a 12-15
month intern to assist in developing content for an online print identification
resource, Graphics Atlas, www.graphicsatlas.org . The internship will begin in spring/summer 2014, depending on availability
of the selected applicant. The Graphics Atlas internship is a paid position
sponsored by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, with a monthly
stipend of $1200.
Description
IPI's Graphics Atlas is a sophisticated, online print identification and characterization
resource, www.graphicsatlas. org. The
intern's primary responsibilities will be to conduct research on photographic
processes, history and technologies and to develop written content for Graphics
Atlas. The intern will also help prepare outreach materials to extend the
audience of the website. The intern will gain thorough knowledge of
documentation and imaging techniques, the history and techniques of
photographic processes, types and mechanisms of deterioration associated with
each process, and will come away with a deep understanding of print
identification through hands-on interaction with IPI's prolific study
collection, library and microscopy facilities.
Qualifications/ Skills
Bachelor's degree minimum education is required. Applicants should be working
towards or considering a career in archives, library sciences, photograph
conservation, preservation, history, or related fields.
Applicants should have excellent research and writing skills, an interest in
photographic processes and technology, be self motivated and able to work
independently as well as collaboratively. Some knowledge of photographic
history and processes is preferred, but not required.
Application Deadline and Requirements
Application deadline is March 1, 2014. Applicants must submit a resume, cover
letter, and three references (names and contact information only). Please email
application materials to Alice Carver-Kubik at ackpph@rit.edu.
