Position at Princeton

Senior Conservation Technician/Exhibits Preparator
Princeton University Library

This is a temporary two year position with the possibility of an
extension working in the Special Collections Conservation Unit,
Preservation Office.

Starting salary: $24,184 (from July 1999: $25,145.)

Position open until filled.

Individual must have extensive knowledge of and experience in exhibit
preparation and installation involving bound, archival, graphic arts
and three-dimensional objects; excellent knowledge of current and
accepted exhibit and conservation practices; experience executing a
range of minor-to-moderate paper conservation treatments; extensive
experience using a wide range of equipment, tools and materials used
to exhibit, preserve and conserve library materials; excellent hand
to eye coordination and manual dexterity; and a high degree of
sensitivity, good judgment and common sense when handling fragile
materials. Individual must also have a high degree of
organizational, managerial and communication skills; an exceptional
display of creativity, dependability and resourcefulness; ability to
plan, organize and complete work in a timely manner; ability to work
under pressure at times and to meet tight schedules; exceptional
ability to build good working relationships with others; and
exceptional ability to work independently as well as to follow
instructions. Individual must also have the ability to write concise
reports and keep detailed records and statistics as well as have
good computer skills.

Interested applicants should send immediately a letter of
application and a resume to:

    Senior Conservation Technician Position
    Human Resources Office
    Princeton University Library
    One Washington Road
    Princeton, NJ 08544-2098

or fax your application materials to 609-258-0454.

For additional information, contact:

    Ted Stanley
    Head, Special Collections Conservation and Paper Conservator
    Princeton University Library
    609-258-4473

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Robert J. Milevski
Preservation Librarian
Princeton University Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08544
609-258-5591
Fax:  609-258-4105

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