University of Chicago Library Special Collections Research Center

1100 E. 57th St. Chicago IL, 60637
http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/spcl/

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The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) is the principal repository for rare books, manuscripts, and archives in the University of Chicago Library. Information about the collections is available at:
http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/spcl/colls.html.

The collections include 265,000 books and 35,000 linear feet of archives and manuscripts. Special Collections provides primary sources to stimulate, enrich, and support research, teaching, learning, and administration at the University of Chicago. In collaboration with Library and academic computing staff and faculty, Special Collections has produced several digital collections, including Archival Photographic Files (http://photofiles.lib.uchicago.edu/), Chopin Early Editions (http://chopin.lib.uchicago.edu/), and the Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae (http://speculum.lib.uchicago.edu/). Special Collections makes its resources available to a broad research constituency, in support of the University's engagement with the larger scholarly community.

Projects

Project to Clean Condition Report and Rehouse a Collection of World War I Propaganda Posters

Intern: Matt Strand

Code: UCHICAGO-02

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The intern would surface clean folder label and inventory the collection. The intern would also perform cursory condition reporting to identify future conservation treatment needs. The intern would clean the surface of the posters using HEPA vacuum micro attachments operated at low speeds dry sponges and vinyl block erasing granules. Students who have completed preservation coursework and/or who have related background experiences are preferred.

Unmatched Projects

Historic Binding Database Project

Code: UCHICAGO-01

Interns
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Special Collections maintains several files documenting and identifying significant binding in its rare book and codex manuscript collections and would like information synthesized into an easy-to-use central spreadsheet or database. The intern would be asked to design the layout identify fields of information and enter the data. Additionally the intern would scan the book covers (closed) to enhance the database or spreadsheet. Students who have completed history of the book coursework and/or who have related background experiences are preferred.

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