Position at NEDCC

Northeast Document Conservation Center, in Andover, Massachusetts, seeks
candidates for the position of Field Service Director.  The position
manages consulting, information, and education services for this oldest
and largest regional conservation center for books, photographs, and
paper objects.  The director of Field Service provides preservation
information to NEDCC's regional/national audience of libraries,
archives, and historical collections with help from a staff of two and
the resources of conservation, microfilm, and photoreprography expertise
within the organization.  This high-visibility position reports to
NEDCC's Director.  Some travel is required. Collections management
experience and an advanced degree in a related field are highly
desirable; appropriate experience may be substituted for academic
training.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience; benefits are
excellent.  The position is currently funded through July 1998; the
15-year-old Field Service Office is a core function of NEDCC services.
Responsibilities include:

Consulting

    *   Preservation planning surveys for libraries, archives,
        historical collections

    *   Disaster advice and assistance

    *   On-site consultation for special preservation problems for
        clients

Education/training

    *   Preservation education through workshops, seminars GSLIS course
        adjunct lectureship, and other formats

    *   Design and coordination of educational programs

    *   Provision of technical information through publications,
        speaking engagements, and electronic media

Supervisory

    *   Management of field service representative, administrative
        assistant, and part-time librarian

Send resume, references, and writing sample to:

    Ann Russell, Director
    Northeast Document Conservation Center
    100 Brickstone Square
    Andover, MA 01810

NEDCC is an equal opportunity employer.  For additional information,
call Jim Keneklis, Assistant Director, at 508-470-1010.

Ann Russell, Executive Director
Northeast Document Conservation Center
100 Brickstone Square
Andover, MA 01810
508-470-1010
Fax: 508-475-6021

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