Fellowship at Yale

2010-11 IMLS Preservation Administration Fellow

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Preservation Department
Yale University

Yale and NYPL are pleased to offer the 2nd IMLS Preservation
Administration Fellows beginning November 1, 2010.  Applications are
due no later than July 12, 2010.  Below is Yale's announcement.
NYPL's announcement will be posted shortly.

Applications for Yale should be sent as directed in the posting
below. If there are questions regarding Yale's fellowship, please
feel free to contact:

    Bobbie Pilette
    Director, Preservation Dept
    Yale University Library
    Yale University
    2010-11 IMLS Preservation Administration Fellow
    Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
    Preservation Department
    roberta.pilette<-at->yale<.>edu

Fixed Duration:  9 months from date of hire; non-renewable
Expected Start:  November 1, 2010

The University and the Library: One of the world's leading research
libraries, Yale University Library is a full partner in teaching,
research, and learning at Yale and is visited by scholars from
around the world.  A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of
resources, including approximately thirteen million volumes and
information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early
printed books to electronic databases.  The Library is engaging in
numerous projects to expand access to its physical and digital
collections.  Housed in twenty-two buildings including the Sterling
Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and
the new Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of
nearly six hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to
library readers.  To learn more about Yale University Library and
its collections and services, visit

    <URL:http://www.library.yale.edu>

The Yale University Library Preservation Department, started in
1971, is one of the oldest in the country.  Responsible for the
long-term care of the rich and unique record of human thought and
creativity contained in the Yale University Library collections, it
has strong administrative support and has played a major role in the
development of the preservation field.  The Department consists of
units covering special and general collections conservation and
reformatting collections, with system wide responsibilities for: the
treatment of rare and special collections materials and circulating
materials; mass deacidification; and staff and user education and
consultation on wide variety of preservation concerns. For more
information, visit

    <URL:http://www.library.yale.edu/preservation>

Position Description: The Institute of Museum and Library Services
(IMLS) Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program has awarded funds
to The New York Public Library and Yale University Library for a
series of eight (8) nine-month preservation administration
fellowships over the next three years. The Yale University Library's
Preservation Department will be hosting three of these fellowships,
one per year.  The purpose of the IMLS Preservation Administration
Fellowship is to develop twenty-first century preservation
administrators by giving qualified candidates the opportunity to
apply administrative skills in preservation in the context of a
large research library with a comprehensive preservation program.
These skills will be directed toward specific preservation
administration projects, preventive / treatment / reformatting /
outreach projects, and broader administrative activities.

Under the direction of the Director of Preservation Department /
Chief Preservation Officer, the IMLS Preservation Administration
Fellow will spend time learning the operations of and working in
each Preservation Department unit.  The selected candidate will have
a special project to complete, which may be a collection condition
survey; assessing current preservation procedures and needs;
assisting in preparation of a grant proposal; or other appropriate
projects, based on the Fellow's experience and interests. The Fellow
will have the opportunity to participate in planning sessions,
policy discussions, and other library-wide preservation-related
activities.  Will require travel to:  NYPL, University of
Connecticut at Storrs (field work), and select programs/meetings
outside of the northeastern United States. May be required to assist
with disaster recovery efforts.  May be assigned to work at the West
Campus of Yale University located in West Haven, CT.

Qualifications: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program for
library and information science and advanced certificate in
preservation administration and/or equivalent demonstrated knowledge
of preservation administration theory and practice, including
current preservation, conservation, and reformatting practices and
techniques for library and archival materials through prior relevant
experience.  Knowledge of the history of books, papermaking, and the
problems and causes of book and paper deterioration. Excellent
written and oral communication skills.  Demonstrated computer and
technology skills in a variety of workstation, web and online
bibliographic applications. Ability to work in a complex and
changing environment with diverse staff and users.

The IMLS Preservation Administration Fellowship is a competitive
fellowship.  Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and
contact information of three professional references should be sent
to Amy Burlingame, Human Resources Supervisor and Staffing
Representative, at hrlibrary<-at->yale<.>edu, postmarked no later than July
12, 2010. Applications received by the deadline will be given first
consideration.  There is no application form. Please be sure to
include "IMLS Preservation Fellowship" in the e-mail subject and
cover letter. Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a
background check.  The IMLS Fellow is a nine (9) month fellowship at
Yale, and will receive an award of $39,390 prorated over the
fellowship term. Health insurance will be provided.

Background Check Requirements: All external candidates for
employment will be subject to pre-employment screening. All offers
are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and
strongly encourages applications from women and members of
underrepresented minority groups.


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