Position at Georgetown University

     The Library at Georgetown University Law Center is currently
searching for a Conservation Assistant.  Georgetown is very committed to
the preservation of its collection and is expanding its staff with the
addition of this new position.  The Conservation Assistant is
responsible for aiding in the development and administration of a
comprehensive preservation program.

     The Conservation Assistant's duties will include: Participating in
the education of patrons and staff in the care and handling of library
materials.  Performing book conservation procedures for the general
collection.  Bibliographic searching of our online catalog as well as
the OCLC database, as part of the brittle books replacement program.
Participate in the monitoring of the environmental condition of the
general collection.  Assist with the development of a disaster
preparedness plan. Supervise one full-time staff member and possibly
student assistants.

     Candidates for the position of Conservation Assistant should have
excellent organizational, supervisory, and interpersonal skills.
Experience with book conservation procedures and bibliographic database
searching are highly desirable.  Experience in an academic research
library, law library, or archives is highly desirable.  Candidates
should have at least 2 years of college and 1 year of relevant work
experience or an equivalent combination of education and work
experience.

     Please send application letter, resume, and 3 references to Annette
Morris, Preservation Librarian, Edward Bennett Williams Library,
Georgetown University Law Center,  111 G Street, NW, Washington, DC
20001-1417. Georgetown University Law Center is an EEO/AA Employer.

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