Positions at National Library of New Zealand

Paper Conservator
National Library of New Zealand

The National Library's Conservation Services Section requires a
Senior Paper Conservator to join the Conservation Section, which is
responsible for the preservation and remedial treatment of the
Library's heritage collections.  The staff of the Section are
responsible for the conservation and restoration of books, prints
and drawings, manuscripts, cartographic collections, sound and music
recordings, photographs.

The appointee will be responsible for all aspects of the
conservation of the Drawings and Prints, Manuscripts and Archives,
Cartographic and Ephemera heritage collections and the training of
curatorial staff in the care and handling of collections, and the
identification of collection needs. They will also be responsible
for the training and supervision of conservation technicians and
participate in the development and management of the section.

The appointee must have:

    *   a recognised formal qualification in conservation, with
        specific training in the conservation of works of art on
        paper

    *   a minimum of 5 years, including training, of practical
        experience in paper conservation, in a variety of formats
        and media, including printed and original art on paper,
        maps, manuscripts and archival material

    *   an understanding of cultural values and sensitivities . an
        ability to organise time and resources effectively and to
        work independently

    *   effective written and oral communication . an ability to
        work professionally as part of the Conservation Services
        team

    *   an ability to provide effective training and supervision in
        the laboratory As the opportunity to appoint a second Paper
        Conservator may follow, applicants are asked to indicate
        their willingness to be considered for the second position;
        the same qualifications and a minimum of three years
        experience will be required.

Co-Ordinator, Conservation and Copying Services

The National Library's Conservation and Copying  Services require a
Co-ordinator for the teams of specialist conservation staff
(responsible for the preservation and remedial treatment of the
Library's collections), and the copying services' group who provide
imaging, microfilming and photocopying, as well as conventional
photography, for preservation purposes and for the public orders.

The appointee will co-ordinate the administration, business and
budget planning for the Conservation, Microfilming and Image
Services staff. Using a team approach she/he will enable the
sections to operate effectively and efficiently.  She/he will be the
section's representative and an advocate for preservation and
copying issues within the National Library.

She/he will ideally be able to demonstrate:

    *   strong organisational and time management skills . an
        understanding/knowledge of preservation/conservation
        principles, procedures and ethics

    *   familiarity with copying processes and materials, including
        microfilming, digital copying and photography

    *   excellent interpersonal and communication skills . a
        participative management style

    *   a high level of self motivation . an ability to think
        strategically

    *   ability to co-ordinate teams of professionals For further
        information please contact Margaret Calder, Chief Librarian
        Alexander Turnbull Library. e-mail:
        margaret.calder<-a t->natlib< . >govt< . >nz

For  a copy of the job description and application form contact:

    Julie Dennehy
    Personnel Services
    +64 4 474 3065
    Fax: +64 4 474 3091
    julie.dennehy<-a t->natlib< . >govt< . >nz

Applications should be addressed to:

    HR, National Library of New Zealand,
    PO Box 1467,
    Wellington, New Zealand

The National Library of New Zealand has a commitment to the Treaty
of Waitangi and is an equal opportunity employer.

David Ashman
National Library of New Zealand
PO Box 1467
Wellington
New Zealand
+64 4 474 3000 x8864
Fax: +64 4 474 3035

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