Position at Huntington Library

Conservator
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

Position:   Working under the supervision of the Head Paper,
Manuscripts, and Photographs Conservator, the Conservator examines,
documents, and treats, manuscripts, photographs,    and works of art
on paper according to the AIC Code of Ethics.  The Conservator also
assists with stabilizing items for exhibition, documents treatments
photographically and on the computer, rehouses items and collections
as needed, monitors environmental conditions within the Library and
maintains records of these data, refurbishes and rehouses
collections in need of stabilization, and actively participates in
departmental meetings.  Other duties may also be assigned.

Qualifications:  A BA or BS required, MA in Conservation from a
recognized graduate training program preferred, or comparable
experience in paper, manuscript, and photograph conservation.
Demonstrated knowledge of conservation techniques especially as they
pertain to the treatment of manuscripts, letters, bound materials,
and library and archives materials.  Excellent hand-eye coordination
and manual dexterity skills.  Ability to work well with others.  A
minimum of 2-3 years working in a library, museum, or archives
conservation facility.

Salary: Minimum of wage range, $13.41/hour

To Apply: Send a letter, resume, and the names, addresses and phone
numbers of three references to:

    Carl Foote
    Manager of Personnel and Planning
    The Huntington Library
    1151 Oxford Road
    San Marino, CA  91108.

Applications received by April 30, 1997 will receive first
consideration.

The Huntington Library is a private, non-profit institution
dedicated to the study of British and American History and
Literature. Special emphasis is placed upon the collection of rare
books and manuscript materials. The library uses the Innovative
Interfaces online system and is a member of the Research Libraries
Group.

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