Position at NYPL

Associate Chief, Preservation Treatment
New York Public Library

As a member of The New York Public Library's Preservation Division
and under the direction of the Division Chief, responsible for the
administration of the Preservation Treatment program for The
Research Libraries including general and reading room materials;
rare book and special collections; special format collections.
Working closely with both the Division Chief and the Associate
Chief, Preservation Reformatting, direct the operation of our
conservation treatment facilities, participate in analysis of
current preservation treatment programs, short and long range
planning, and program implementation. Select, train and evaluate
staff.  Serve as liaison with the public service divisions
throughout The Research Libraries, donors and appropriate
professional meetings.

To qualify, candidates must possess an ALA accredited MLS and
certification and/or training and experience in conservation
treatment.  Minimum of five years experience in administration
including substantial experience in the administration of a
conservation lab/preservation program in a university, library or
archive.  Demonstrated experience with short and long range
planning, staff management and budget preparation.  Broad knowledge
of conservation and preservation technologies, preservation cost
factors and productivity issues.  Excellent interpersonal, oral and
written communication skills.  Membership in and involvement with
professional organizations.

Competitive starting salary and excellent benefits including 4 weeks
vacation.

For consideration, please send resume including salary requirements
to:

    Human Resources Department KN-PT
    The New York Public Library
    188 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor
    New York, NY  10016-4314

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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