Position at Amigos

Book Repair Training Consultant
Amigos Library Services
Grant Funded - current grant effective through 6-30-2005

Position Responsibilities

Basic Functions

    Teach Amigos' curriculum of book repair workshops and conduct
    site surveys.

    Work with staff of cultural heritage institutions, primarily in
    the southwestern United States.

Major Responsibilities

    *   Conduct training courses and presentations to enable staff
        of cultural heritage institutions to understand and utilize
        appropriate preservation techniques. Courses include but are
        not limited to basic, intermediate, and advanced book
        repair.

    *    *  Conduct site surveys to evaluate physical condition of
        facilities and collection materials and make recommendations
        for appropriate activities to assure maximum collection
        lifespan. Prepare written documentation to support site
        survey recommendations.

Work Schedule: As needed for workshops/surveys in Texas, Oklahoma,
Arkansas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.

Travel: As needed. Must have valid Drivers License, a reliable
automobile, and state required minimum car insurance(s).

Position Requirements

    Education: Master's Degree in Library Science from an
    ALA-accredited library school and either a certificate of
    preservation or archival administration or extensive knowledge
    of preservation practices, principles, and issues.

    Experience: Require three year's experience in basic bookbinding
    or book repair, practical experience with basic preservation
    issues. Prefer experience working and/or teaching in a book
    repair unit or book conservation setting. Knowledge of
    preservation, conservation, and book repair. Experience working
    with individuals and institutions with limited preservation
    knowledge and funding.

    Skills: Require ability to research topics thoroughly, excellent
    oral and written communication skills, excellent planning and
    organizational skills, knowledge of archival and library issues.

    Traits: Energetic, enjoy teaching adult learners, flexible,
    patient, ability to think "on your feet," analytical and
    problem-solving skills, well organized, and able to prioritize.

To apply, send a letter of application and resume via:

    Amigos Library Services
    14400 Midway Road
    Dallas, TX 75244-3509
    Fax: 972-991-9180
    klote<-a t->amigos< . >org
    Attn: Judy Klote


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