Position at Huntington Library

Book and Paper Conservation Technician
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

The Huntington Library seeks applicants for a Book and Paper
Conservation Technician position.  The technician will work with the
conservation staff in support of the preservation of the Huntington
Library collections.  This is a full-time position with benefits and
will be open until filled.

Responsibilities:   Performs basic repairs and other conservation
treatments determined appropriate by staff conservators on paper
based library and archival materials.  Documents work and keeps
statistics.  Constructs protective housings such as corrugated
boxes, drop-spine boxes, 4-flaps, folders and encapsulations.
Participates in environmental monitoring and disaster preparedness.
Assists conservators with housekeeping, surveys and training
interns.   Assists conservators with laboratory maintenance and
ordering supplies and equipment.   Performs other duties in support
of the preservation of the collections as needed.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:  Excellent eye-hand coordination.
Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a
team-oriented environment.   Good verbal and written communication
skills.  Must be in good physical condition in order to stoop, bend,
and lift and carry moderate (up to twenty pounds) and occasionally
heavy (up to 40 pounds) loads.

Preferred:  Bachelor's degree with background in related field such
as art, art history, or architecture. 1 year experience working with
the conservation of library or museum materials.

Interested individuals are encouraged to visit

    <URL:http://www.huntington.org>

for further information

Please submit letter of application, resume, and three references
to:

    The Huntington Library
    Human Resources Department - Job # 067-10
    1151 Oxford Road
    San Marino, CA 91108

Holly Moore
Lloyd E. Cotsen Head of Conservation
Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108
626-405-2100 x2197
Fax: 626-405-3444


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