The Preservation Department of the Hennepin County Library is seeking one or two interns to assist in an effort to conserve historic county plat maps. This is an unpaid internship. Duties will include map encapsulation, cutting backing sheets, data entry, photography, and other duties as needed. Requirements include a steady hand, attention to detail, the ability to work independently as well as to work in cooperation with others. An interest in book and paper preservation will be helpful. Internship will begin mid to late September and continue to project completion, likely early spring 2017. 8-20 hours per week, M-F workdays.
Please email or send resume and brief cover letter to:
Frank Hurley
Preservation Technician
Hennepin County Library
300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55401
[email protected]