FDA BOOK CONSERVATION COURSE
If you are interested in a career in book conservation, Camberwell
College of Arts is offering a new two-year Book Conservation course
developed in collaboration with the British Library.
Level: Undergraduate
Study Mode: Full Time
Course Length: 2 Years
Start Date: October 2007
UCAS Code: Route B E160
University Code: U65
Application Route: UCAS Route B
This foundation degree is directed towards a career in book conservation.
It prepares for a variety of possible futures through its attention
to the broader context of conservation as a profession.
The course has been designed by conservation course leaders at
Camberwell College of Art, in close collaboration with the British
Library, and staff from other book conservation departments working
in major cultural institutions. Practical book conservation work
placements for second-year students will be shared amongst the British
Library and other institutions with book conservation departments.
Training at the British Library will be provided by experts working
in book conservation. The course has been created to help address
the need to increase the number of conservators specialising in
the field of book conservation.
Further information can be found here.
Tel: +44(0)20 7514 6302
Further information (PDF format) 19KB.
CONSERVATION INTERNSHIPS AT THE BRITISH LIBRARY (Funded
by the Heritage Lottery Fund)
To be considered for an internship within conservation, applicants
must have completed a BA in conservation including some specialisation
in book conservation. An MA in book conservation is desirable. Applicants
must have practical experience in the field of book conservation
and will need to show evidence of their practical work in the form
of written reports.
Further information on these internships and how you can apply
can be found here.
SOUND ARCHIVING INTERNSHIPS AT THE BRITSH LIBRARY (Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Ernest Cook Trust, the D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust, the Derek Butler Trust and the American Trust for the British Library. )
Six annual internships are available, offering 10 weeks training, for two years from September 2008.
In recognition of the growing need for specialised training in sound archiving, the British Library has an internship programme aimed at developing the practical skills of archivists and technicians. Interns will benefit from a valuable learning experience and from studying an operational sound archive working to international archival standards.
Bursaries will be available each year for two years; there will be six bursaries of £2500 available for 10 week internships.
Further information on these internships and how you can apply can be found here.
MORE COURSES IN CONSERVATION
A selection of institutions that offer courses in book and paper
conservation:
If you would like to know more detail about the conservation profession,
please visit the Institute
of Conservation website.
CAREERS AT THE BRITISH LIBRARY
Further information on vacancies.
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