Position at National Library of Medicine

Contract conservator
National Library of Medicine

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) requires the services of a
contractor trained in hand book and paper conservation techniques,
to work on-site, at the National Library of Medicine, for a minimum
of 17 and a maximum of 100 hours per month, to perform repairs to
paper and bindings in the rare book collection; construct phase
boxes, portfolios, and other housings; prepare materials and record
keeping for off-site conservation and microfilming; and design and
construct supports for exhibit of materials. Demonstrated training
and experience in hand conservation treatments and evidence of
ability to work independently and to make appropriate decisions
concerning treatment of early books, manuscripts, and graphic works
on paper are required. Request for Proposals (RFP) Number 96-102/DJH
will be issued on approximately March 1, 1996. Copies of the RFP may
be obtained by writing to the

    National Library of Medicine
    Office of Acquisitions Management
    8600 Rockville Pike
    Building 38A, Room B1N17
    Bethesda, MD 20894
    Attention: Daniel J. Hartinger, Contract Specialist.

Telephone/Fax requests will not be honored. All responsible sources
may submit a proposal which will be considered by the National
Library of Medicine.

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