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Subject: Position at Herzog August Bibliothek

Position at Herzog August Bibliothek

From: Almuth Corbach <corbach>
Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2006
Conservator
The Herzog August Bibliothek
Wolfenbuettel Germany

The Herzog August Bibliothek Wolfenbuettel Germany is seeking to
appoint as soon as possible (subject to the release of funding)

(Salary IVb BAT)

Qualifications:

    Degree from a recognized graduate conservation training program,
    or equivalent formalized advanced training or relevant
    experience in book and paper conservation

    Long-standing hands-on experience, particularly in the handling
    of library materials

    Capacity for independent work and initiative

    Commitment to the job and ability to work in a team

    Familiarity with IT applications

    Willingness to pursue further vocational training

    Working knowledge of German and English is essential

Responsibilities:

    Preservation and conservation treatment of manuscripts, rare
    books and graphic art on paper from the Middle Ages to the
    present day

    Solving of particularly difficult conservation and preservation
    tasks and their documentation in written and visual records

    Co-operation in the installation of exhibitions

The Herzog August Bibliothek is an equal opportunity employer and
welcomes applications from women. Applications from candidates with
disabilities will be given preference in cases of equal
qualification.

For further information please contact

    Almuth Corbach
    Head of Conservation
    +49 5331 808 217
    corbach [at] hab__de
    <URL:http://www.hab.de>

Closing date for applications is 30 June 2006. Please submit a
letter of application and a resume (c.v.) listing education,
training and experience to the:

    Director of the Herzog August Bibliothek
    Prof. Dr. Helwig Schmidt-Glintzer
    Lessingplatz 1
    D-38304 Wolfenbuettel

Almuth Corbach
(Leiterin Arbeitsstelle Erhaltung und Restaurierung)
Herzog August Bibliothek
Schlossplatz 5-6
D-38304 Wolfenbuettel
+49 5331 808 217
Fax: +49 5331 808 173


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