Position at New York Botanical Garden

Conservation Technician (17 hrs/wk)
Position at New York Botanical Garden

The LuEsther T. Mertz Library at The New York Botanical Garden
offers a part-time Conservation Technician position (17 hrs/wk).
Under the supervision of the Conservation Librarian and the
Assistant Conservator, the Conservation Technician will perform
collection preservation tasks such as book and paper repairs,
pamphlet binding, protective enclosures and environmental
monitoring; will assist in the preparation, installation,
maintenance and dismounting of exhibitions; will prepare materials,
maintain the Lab and exhibition cases, and assist with special
projects.

BA or the equivalent degree; demonstrated manual skills; training
and/or experience in the care and handling of books and other
library materials; experience with exhibition/display and/or
interest in preservation as a career preferred.  Salary commensurate
with experience.

Qualified candidates may mail applications to the

    Human Resources Department
    The LuEsther T. Mertz Library
    The New York Botanical Garden
    Bronx NY 10458-5126

Accepting applications until position is filled.  The NY Botanical
Garden is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Olga Souza Marder
Conservation Librarian / Conservator
The LuEsther T. Mertz Library
The New York Botanical Garden
718-817-8754
Fax: 718-817-8956


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