Position at Langelands Museum

Paper/Book Conservator
Faelleskonserveringen v/Langelands Museum, Denmark

Fixed term contract/Full time (37 h/w)
Minimum salary (for recent graduate) UKP25,218 p.a.
(Euro39,628 p.a.)

The conservation unit based at Langelands Museum, Denmark seeks a
paper conservator/book conservator for a 3 months fixed term
contract. The unit services 14 regional museums with mixed
collections and employs 4 full time conservators specialising in
textile, social history, and archaeological conservation. The unit
employs additional staff on fixed term projects.

The contract is foremost to undertake the conservation of several
artists' sketch books, a Bible, a 19th Century booklet and other
archival material.

A recognised qualification in paper/book conservation or equivalent
such as training in a conservation studio and practical experience
is required.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual, who can
work independently and to deadlines.

It is also essential that the candidate is interested in working
with a range of different museum professionals and must therefore
possess strong interpersonal and organisational skills in addition
to good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities include examination, photographic and written
documentation and remedial conservation. Taking part in general
conservation activities such as environmental monitoring, climate
and pest control, collection surveys and developing and running
workshops for other museum professionals if required.

Knowledge of Danish is not required, but English oral and written is
essential.

Application Deadline: 7 February 2008

Enquiries as well as the application containing a CV, proof of
qualifications and if possible references to be sent to:

    Ida Hovmand
    Faelleskonserveringen v/Langelands Museum
    Ostergade 25
    DK-5900 Rudkobing
    Denmark
    +45 63516312
    Fax: +45 63516314
    iho<-a t->langelandkommune< . >dk

Venlig Hilsen
Ida Hovmand
Faelleskonserveringen v/Langelands Museum


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