Subject: Position at Columbia
Columbia University is recruiting for a conservator to fill the position of head of the Conservation Laboratory: Primary responsibility for managing the Columbia University Libraries conservation program, including: managing the Conservation Lab; planning and developing treatment procedures and methods for both circulating and special collections materials; training and supervision of Lab technical staff; coordination of the Libraries' disaster recovery program; and assisting in grant projects, exhibits, and environmental monitoring; and serving as an information resource. The Conservator reports to the Assistant Director for Preservation and participates in the Libraries' overall preservation program, including liaison with other library departments, staff and user awareness, publications, and system-wide planning for preservation. In addition to an undergraduate degree, requirements are: knowledge of conservation practices and procedures, as demonstrated by a minimum of 2 years' professional experience (post internship and apprenticeship); evidence of the ability to perform a wide range of conservation treatments; creativity; supervisory capabilities; ability to work in a fluid, complex organization and to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Successful completion of a formal program in the conservation of library materials is desirable. Preference will be given to candidates with an accredited MLS. Salary range: $29,000-$49,300 depending on experience. Benefits include assistance with University housing and tuition exemption for self and family. Send resume, listing names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to: Kathleen Wiltshire, Director of Personnel, Box 35 Butler Library, 535 West 114th Street, New York, NY 10027. Preference will be given to applications received by Novemeber 30, 1990. *** Conservation DistList Instance 4:17 Distributed: Monday, October 1, 1990 Message Id: cdl-4-17-003 ***Received on Monday, 1 October, 1990