Application for

The San Gemini Book & Paper Conservation School

Academic Year 2024-2025

Thank you for your patience as we are currently updating the website for the program next year and will be accepting new applications in December. Please contact Polly Withers directly at pwithers@iirpsemail.org, or through our contact page, if you have any questions.

Programs are open to any of the following applicants: Graduate students interested in advanced training in the field of conservation and restoration of library and archival materials. Applicants do not need to be enrolled in a university program. All applicants must be over 21 years old and consenting adults. Please read the following instructions completely before completing an application. Thank you!

Application Instructions

1. Complete Application. Complete the below SGB&P application (2 parts) and follow all instructions on the form. Deadline to submit this application: May 1, 2024. This date may be extended if there is space available in the program.

Note: Please do not make travel arrangements until you have been accepted and received confirmation. SGB&P reserve the right to review the applicants and determine who will be accepted into the programs.

2. Pay Deposit. Shortly after we receive your application form, you will receive an email from SGPS with instructions on how to proceed with your application. If you do not receive an email from us within 24 hours please check your junk/spam folder. Please add pwithers@iirpsemail.org to your safe contact list to ensure that you receive future emails from SGPS. You will be required to pay the application fee of $50 as well as a $450 program deposit to validate and activate your application by May 1, 2024.

3. Supporting Documentation. The following documents are required to complete your application. Documentation is not required at the same time, however, all required documents should be received before we can officially accept your application. Please send all documents (emailed or physically mailed to: Polly Withers (pwithers@iirpsemail.org) 203 7th Ave, #5A, Brooklyn, NY 11215 USA).

a) If you are currently a student: a transcript from your college or university to document that you are enrolled in an institution of higher learning.
b) If you are a graduate: proof of your college or university degree. If you have no degrees: proof of work experience in the field of conservation or related fields.
c) All applicants: one letter of recommendation from a professor or employer. This should be mailed or emailed directly by the professor or employer to pwithers@iirpsemail.org.
d) All applicants must submit proof you are 18 years or older: (copy of passport is preferable, or driver’s license/birth certificate).
e) All applicants must review and sign these documents in order to participate in any SGB&P program: Liability Release, Student Rules and Regulations. Printed copies of these forms will be provided in San Gemini and can be signed at the orientation before classes begin.

Please send all Documents (emailed or physically mailed) to: Polly Withers (pwithers@iirpsemail.org) or 203 7th Ave, #5A, Brooklyn, NY 11215 USA

If you have any questions or have problems filling in the application please contact Polly Withers pwithers@iirpsemail.org or US Tel: (718) 768-3508 between 9am - 5pm EST.