Position at University of Maryland

Collections Conservator (Program Manager)
Preservation Department, Technical Services Division.
McKeldin Library
University of Maryland at College Park Libraries
Associate Staff, Full-Time (12 Month Appointment)
Salary: Commensurate with experience.

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Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Assistant Head
of the Preservation Department, the Collections Conservator manages
the work of the Conservation Unit. Provides professional expertise
in determining the proper course of treatment for library and
archival materials in need of conservation, trains and supervises
staff and students involved in collections conservation activities,
executes a wide range of conservation treatments on paper-based
library and archival materials, and arranges for other professional
conservation services that cannot be accomplished in-house.
Conservation services are extended to all departments within the
College Park campus.

Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library
Science or Master's degree in conservation of library, archival or
art materials; minimum of one year of experience/training in a
recognized conservation facility.

Experience: Demonstrated knowledge of the physical and chemical
nature of library and archival materials; the history of book and
paper making, conservation ethics, principles, and practices and
their appropriate application; and conservation supplies, tools,
equipment, vendors, and technical standards and specifications. A
minimum of one year of experience as a conservator. Strong
organizational and supervisory skills, including the ability to
train and supervise staff and to assess their work; to plan,
organize, and direct work flow, and to plan and organize physical
space. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to
communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Demonstrated
ability to work independently, to exercise sound judgement, and to
effect change. Desirable: High level of interest in the field of
conservation as evidenced by continuing education or by related
independent activities or research.

Benefits: 22 days annual leave and 3 personal days; 14 paid
holidays; 15 days sick leave. Employer contributes to health
insurance and retirement (State pension or TIAA-CREF); tuition
remission.

Applications: For full consideration, submit resume and
names/addresses of three references by May 5, 1997. Applications
accepted until the position is filled. Send resume to:

    Ray Foster
    Library Personnel Services
    McKeldin Library
    University of Maryland
    College Park, MD 20742-7011

You may also fax your resume: 301-314-9960. <URL:
http://www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP>

The University of Maryland is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Yvonne A Carignan
Email:  yc38<-a t->umail< . >umd< . >edu
Voice mail: 301-405-9346

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