Position at NYU

New York University's Division of Libraries is seeking a Collections
Conservator for it's Preservation Department in the Elmer Holmes
Bobst Library.  This position holds responsibility to administrate a
comprehensive program to conserve materials held in the general
collections. special collections and archives, and to perform a
variety of treatments designed to stabilize and protect their
condition.  Approximately 50% of the Collections Conservator's time
is spent treating unique and special collections material.

Principle Duties:  The Collections Conservator reports to the Head of
the Preservation Department and has a significant role in managing
and planning the conservation program, including:

    *   establishes conservation priorities with the Library in
        consultation with the Preservation Librarian,

    *   manages and plans treatment procedures and methods for
        circulating collections, special collections and archives
        materials,

    *   performs treatment, primarily on special collections
        material,

    *   trains and supervises two full-time conservation technicians
        and student workers,

    *   assists in developing and coordinating special projects and
        performs condition surveys,

    *   plans, organize and administrates preservation education
        awareness programs for selected library staff,

    *   assists in planning and overseeing endowment funds for
        conservation,

    *   assists in coordinating the libraries environmental
        monitoring, disaster preparedness plan, exhibits and binding
        policies,

    *   serves as a consultant to other library staff in consortium
        libraries and works closely with selectors, bibliographers,
        curators and consortium librarians,

    *   actively represents the university in local and national
        conservation efforts through participation in conferences
        and professional organizations.

Qualifications: Knowledge of current conservation
principles,practices and procedures; two or more years experience in
a conservation program for general collections in a research library
including supervision of staff; experience in treatment
decision-making; demonstrated ability to work independently and
productively in a fluid, complex organization and to communicate
effectively both verbally and in writing; proven supervisory skills;
strong analytic and organizational skills; ability to work with
staff at all levels and with many different backgrounds. Additional
experience in conservation of archival collections is preferred.
Portfolio of work is required at interview.

Salary and benefits: Minimum salary $32,000.  Benefits package
includes generous vacation time and holidays, health and dental
insurance, and tuition remission for self and family.

Please send resume and cover letter to:

    Jeffrey Slemmer
    Human Resources Director
    70 Washington Sq So, 11th fl
    New York, NY  10012
    fax: 212-995-4070
    slemmerj<-a t->elmer4< . >bobst< . >nyu< . >edu

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