Position at Temple University

The Temple University Libraries, Philadelphia,  has opened a
search for a Preservation Librarian:

Responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and implemen-
ting a preservation program for the University Libaries that employs
techniques of preservation, restoration, and reformatting. Program
components include preservation education and training for staff,
disaster preparedness planning, and assistance with preparation of
grant proposls.  Supervises functions of binding/materials pro-
cessing unit, which includes: Preparation of material for shipment
to commercial binders; in-house preservation and repair of library
materials; and physical preparation of material.  Position reports
to Head, Acquisition.  In addition to qualifications listed below:
two or more years of relevant experience in an academic or research
library.  Familiarity with commercial binding,
preservation/conversation operations, and digital imaging
technologies.  Salary: $28,000 minimum. Address correspondence to
Cornelia Tucker, address below.

Qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited library school.  Supervisory
experience.  Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, ex-
cellent interpersonal skills and strong service orientation are
essential.

Salary: Positions are 10-month appointment; salaries may be higher
depending on qualifications and experience.  Additional month may be
required for an added 9.6% of annual salary.  Fringe benefits
include health, dental, and life insurance; tuition remission;
TIAA-CREF.

Application Procedure: Send letter addressing all qualifications
stated above, resume and names of 3 references to Chair (named
above), Search Committee, C/O Administrative Services Department,
Paley Library 017-00, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122.
Review of applications will begin December 1, 1995 and continue
until positions are filled.  An AA/EO employer.

Thomas M. Whitehead
Special Collections
Temple University Libraries
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-204-8230
Fax: 215-204-5201

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