Position at Michigan State University

Collections Conservator/Librarian I, LIB 102
Michigan State University Libraries

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Access and Preservation, the
Collections Conservator is responsible for the physical care of a
wide range of research materials in the Michigan State University
Libraries <URL:http://www.lib.msu.edu/>.  The Conservator
administers a comprehensive program to conserve materials held in
the general and special collections, and performs a variety of
treatments designed to stabilize and protect their condition.
Assignment will include treating unique and special collections
materials. The Collections Conservator assists in managing and
planning the conservation program, including: establishing
conservation priorities within the Libraries; managing and planning
treatment methods and procedures for circulating and special
collections, training and supervising one half-time Book Repair
Technician and student workers. Other duties include working with
the Assistant Director for Access and Preservation on special
projects, assisting with disaster preparedness and recovery,
consulting with other library staff and providing training for
branch library staff for minor repairs for their collections. May
include an additional assignment in other areas depending on
expertise.

Qualifications: Required: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited
program; knowledge of current conservation principles, practices,
and procedures; demonstrated ability to work independently and
productively; excellent oral and written communication; strong
analytical and organizational skills; ability to work effectively
with diverse faculty, students and staff; preparation and commitment
to engage in scholarly activities consistent with a librarian
appointment; ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment.
Portfolio of work will be reviewed at the interview. Desired:  two
or more years' experience in a conservation program for general
collections; experience in treatment decision-making; experience in
supervision; advanced knowledge of hand bookbinding techniques and
principles.

Campus and Libraries: Michigan State University Libraries serve more
than 4,000 faculty and academic staff, 34,000 undergraduates and
9,000 graduate and professional students on a park-like campus of
over 5,000 acres.  The Main Library and 10 branch libraries have
combined holdings of over 4.5 million volumes.  East Lansing is a
community of approximately 50,000 located adjacent to Lansing, the
state capital.

Compensation: Minimum $40,000. MSU provides generous fringe
benefits.

Closing Date:  Applications received prior to August 22, 2003 will
receive priority consideration. Applications will be accepted until
this position is filled.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, resume,
and the names and addresses of three references to:

    Carole Armstrong
    Libraries Human Resources
    Michigan State University Libraries
    100 Library
    East Lansing, MI 48824-1048
    Fax: 517-353-8577, attention Diane

For information about this job search, e-mail mayers [at] pilot__msu__edu.
please include the LIB number from the top of the posting.

Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive
reasonable accommodation Michigan State University is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Institution

Questions regarding the MSU conservation program may be> directed to

    Jeanne Drewes
    Assistant Director for Access and Preservation
    Michigan State University
    100 Libraries  W108A
    East Lansing, MI  48824-1048
    517-432-6123 ext. 147
    Fax: 517-432-1010

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