Subject: Position at Smith
Book Repair Technician Smith College Libraries This position has primary responsibility for book restoration and repair of the general circulating collections of the Libraries. Duties include: repair and restore book bindings of all types; treat paper by cleaning, mending with tissue, and heat set repairs; make protective storage cases, pamphlet binders and boxes; keep records of work performed on BENCHMARK Conservation Management System; inventory mending supplies. Estimate material and equipment needs for the year. Qualifications: a combination of significant training beyond high school in book preservation methods and relevant experience preferably in an academic library setting totaling at least one year. Knowledge of paper and book structure as well as ability to select appropriate treatment options. Manual dexterity and patience in detail work, ability to use and maintain bookbinding tools. Starting salary for this full-time, 12-month position is in the high teens with excellent employee benefits. Submit letter of application and resume by September 12, 1997 to: Employment Group, Office of Human Resources Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063 An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Joe Bialek Supervisor Preparations Section Smith College Libraries 1/53 Neilson Library Smith College Northampton, Ma. 01063 413-585-2927 *** Conservation DistList Instance 11:17 Distributed: Tuesday, August 19, 1997 Message Id: cdl-11-17-014 ***Received on Tuesday, 19 August, 1997