Position at University College London

Assistant Conservator
University of London Library
Salary UKP17,737-UKP20,149 (including London Weighting)
(Fixed-term appointment for a period of 24 Calendar Months)

An opportunity to further your experience working in a leading
research-led University Library. Your role will be to offer
conservation and preservation support.  This will include conserving
Library materials within agreed guidelines, administering programmes
of preservation and conservation work, and deputising for the
Library's Preservation/Conservation Officer as required.  You will
also have the opportunity to assist with the work of the Historic
Collections Services and undertake some development activities. The
successful applicant should possess sound knowledge and relevant
experience in the conservation of both bound and flat material,
ideally with previous experience in academic/research libraries.
You will be responsible to the Library's Preservation and
Conservation Officer, but need to be able to work unsupervised to
pre-determined output levels.  Experience in pamphlet conservation,
conservation packaging and/or exhibition work would be an advantage.
This post would be suitable for someone looking towards becoming an
accredited conservator/restorer.

To apply you must first obtain an application pack as we have
specific requirements as to the method and content of your
application.  Packs can be obtained from

    Mrs Tracey O'Callaghan,
    Library Personnel Officer
    University of London Library
    Senate House
    Malet Street
    London, WC1E 7HU
    +44 20 7862 8444 (24 hr dedicated recruitment line)

quoting reference BE90, or you may prefer to download details from
<URL:http://www.ull.ac.uk>.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5pm on
Friday January 31, 2004; interviews are likely to be held on
Wednesday February 18, 2004 and candidates should ensure their
availability around this time.

Senate House operates a No Smoking Policy. Pursuing Equal
Opportunities and Excellence in Education

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