Position at University of Texas Preservation and Conservation Studies program

Senior Lecturer/Research Fellow
Preservation and Conservation Studies
Program Graduate School of Library and Information Science

The University of Texas at Austin's unique Graduate School of
Library and Information Science; Preservation and Conservation
Studies seeks a Senior Lecturer to teach graduate courses in book
conservation and conservation management.  Preservation and
Conservation Studies provides systematic, comprehensive training for
preservation administrators and conservators of library and archives
collections.  We require expert knowledge of the practical and
theoretical characteristics of library and archives collections, the
benchwork conservation of books and paper, and the principles and
management of whole-collection conservation, plus knowledge of the
culture and functions of libraries/archives, strong teaching skills,
and professional stature in the field of preservation or
conservation.

Responsibilities include a nine-month teaching appointment involving
curriculum development, laboratory management, and effective
mentoring of students and program graduates.  Excellent writing and
communication skills are essential.  MLIS or equivalent conservation
degree preferred, with a minimum five years experience at senior
level. University of Texas at Austin's top 10 Graduate School of
Library and Information Science is the largest in the US and Austin
ranks among the best 20 cities.  Salary commensurate with
experience.

This position is funded by a generous grant from the National
Endowment for the Humanities, and the appointment is subject to
annual renewal.  The University of Texas is an equal opportunity
employer.  Send resume, cover letter, and names of three references
to: Karen Motylewski, Director, Preservation and Conservation
Studies, Graduate School of Library and Information Science,
D-7000/SZB 564, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
78712-1276.

Karen Motylewski
Director, Preservation and Conservation Studies
Graduate School of Library and Information Science
SZB 564/D7000, University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX 78712-1276
512-471-8291
Fax: 512-471-8285

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