Monday, March 14, 2011

Rare Book Cataloging Project Internship

Stratford Hall is seeking a qualified summer intern to assemble information for the retrospective conversion catalog of the on-site library's 2,800 rare book titles. The project involves handling rare books, matching books to their accession records and other related tasks. Applicants should have an interest in books, familiarity with library organization, attention to detail, not be allergic to dust and mold, and be able to climb a library ladder. The internship includes a $1,000 stipend for a full-time ten-week period. Free housing on site is provided. Interested applicants should send a cover letter stating reasons for applying, plus a resume and three contact references. Applications are due April 8, 2011. Send application to Cataloging Project, 483 Great House Rd., Stratford Hall, Stratford, VA 22558 or via email to Judy Hynson jshynson@stratfordhall.org. All applicants will receive a reply.

Judy Hynson
Stratford Hall
duPont Library
(804)493-8038 ext 8572
(804)493-8006
Email: jshynson@stratfordhall.org
Visit the website at http://www.stratfordhall.org/learn/internships.php