Positions at British Library

Book and Paper Conservators
British Library
London: St Pancras and Bloomsbury

Salary: c.UKP18,000 - UKP22,000 pa plus additional benefits

The British Library reaches millions of people through our online
services, reading rooms and exhibition galleries, helping them to
advance knowledge and enrich their lives. Our work depends upon our
unique collection of over 160 million items.  Join us and help care
for this historic international resource.

The Collection Care department of the British Library is responsible
for the preservation, conservation, storage and security of the
collections. The department, which comprises some 200 staff,
currently has vacancies in its conservation studios in Central
London.

Working in a small team of conservators, you will be required to
carry out conservation treatments to a wide range of library and
archival materials which may include books, manuscripts, archives,
maps, prints and drawings, illuminations on parchment and paper,
photographs, etc. You should be able to work without constant
supervision and will be encouraged to develop a range of
professional skills and knowledge on the items on which you work.
You will also need to be able to manage your work to ensure that
production deadlines are met, communicate effectively with people at
all levels, and be able to keep clear, detailed and accurate records
of all treatments undertaken.

You will need to have either a formal qualification in conservation
or allied subject, and/or experience of working in book or paper
conservation. Knowledge and experience of Book Conservation and/or
paper conservation will be a distinct advantage as would experience
of more than 2 years. Applicants should also be willing to learn new
techniques and treatments, have a high level of manual dexterity and
some knowledge of the chemistry, properties and behaviours of a
variety of organic and inorganic materials. Basic computer skills
are also required.

For details on how to apply, please contact

    People Media Response
    +44 20 7420 2080
    bl [at] peoplemedia__co__uk

quoting reference R12204.

Please indicate clearly your speciality with your application.

Further information is available at
<URL:http://www.bl.uk/about/vacancies.html>

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 3 September 2004

The British Library is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise
the benefit of employing a diverse workforce. All applicants are
considered on the basis of their merits and suitability for the job
and all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be
invited for interview.


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