Position at Wellesley

Senior Library Associate-Conservation
Wellesley College

Wellesley College invites applications for the position of Senior
Library Associate/Conservation (Collections Conservator). This
position manages the operation of the Library's spacious and
well-equipped Conservation Facility and is responsible for: treating
a full range of materials from the 18th-20th centuries in the
circulating collections; hiring, training and supervising 10-15
student workers; specifying treatments and inspecting completed
work; and supporting a wide array of program activities including
commercial binding, preservation photocopying, digital imaging,
staff and user education, disaster preparedness and mass
deacidification. The Senior Library Associate reports to the Manager
of the Library Collection Management Group.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced
degree in library or archives collections conservation preferred.
Minimum one year prior experience in bookbinding or book
conservation work required; significant collections conservation
experience in a library setting preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of
and experience in principles and techniques employed in the
conservation and preservation of library materials. Demonstrated
ability and skill to work on a variety of library materials, and in
performing a variety of book and paper repair and conservation
techniques. Previous experience in treatment decisionmaking and
staff training and supervision required. Experience or strong
interest in library preservation and in the history, art, chemistry,
history of the book, bookbinding structure or library science
preferred. Must be able to work in a culturally diverse environment.

To apply online, go to

    <URL:http://careers.wellesley.edu/wellesley/jobboard/>

Screening of applicants will begin December 22, 2005; applications
will be accepted until the position is filled.


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