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Library Conservator
Columbia University Libraries

Primary responsibility for managing the Columbia conservation
laboratory, including oversight of circulating collection repairs, and
performance of treatments on special collections materials; coordination
of the libraries' disaster recovery program, and assisting in exhibits
and environmental monitoring.  Conservation lab staff consists of four
technicians, a supervisor, and part-time students. The position reports
to the Assistant Director for Preservation.

Requirements: knowledge of conservation practices and procedures, as
demonstrated by relevant professional experience (post internship and
apprenticeship), preferably in a research library environment; evidence
of the ability to perform a wide range of treatments; creativity; and
supervisory capability.

Salary range, depending on level of experience, is $29,000-49,300.
Benefits include assistance with University housing and tuition
exemptions.

For a fuller description of the position, contact Kathleen Wiltshire or
Jane Hunt, Personnel, Butler Library, 535 West 114th Street, NY, NY
10027

(212) 854-4321  or (212) 854-2653

I will also be happy to talk to anyone with questions about the
position:  Janet Gertz (212) 854-5757,
e-mail gertz [at] cunixc__cc__columbia__edu

The deadline is May 31.

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