Position at University of Pennsylvania

Book Conservation Technician
University of Pennsylvania Libraries

This is a one-year term appointment

Position Summary: The primary responsibility of this position is to
perform various book conservation treatments on non-circulating
library materials in the Fairman Rogers Collection of historical
works on the horse and equitation. The focus of the treatment is to
stabilize the materials for digitization and to preserve the
collection for the long term. This position requires the incumbent
to work directly with conservation and library staff in the Rare
Books and Manuscripts Library, and the Schoenberg Center for
Electronic Text and Image.

Responsibilities: Under the guidance of the conservation supervisor,
performs various conservation treatments of bound materials,
including surface cleaning, mending, guarding, hinging,
humidification and flattening, tape removal, adhesive reduction,
sewing, case repairs, rebinding and leather consolidation.  Assists
in training and supervision of staff in minor treatments.
Coordinates treatment of books for digitization.  Trains and
supervises staff in construction of protective enclosures. Maintains
treatment records and photographic documentation.

Qualifications:

    Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years experience in the
    conservation of library materials, preferably rare books and
    manuscripts.

    Demonstrated knowledge of current book and paper conservation
    and bookbinding techniques. A portfolio of relevant work is
    required.

    Ability to coordinate and execute treatments based on
    established treatment proposals, within deadlines.

    High level of manual dexterity, and ability to concentrate on
    repetitive treatments.

    Ability to push a book truck and lift boxes up to 30lb.

    Basic computer skills including word processing and
    spreadsheets.

    Excellent organizational and communication skills.

    Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Rank and Salary: Salary is competitive and commensurate with
experience. Includes a generous benefits package--additional
information available at
<URL:http://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs/benefits.asp>

To Apply: Potential candidates are invited to submit a letter of
application that addresses the needs and qualifications of the
position, along with their resume and the names, addresses, and
phone numbers of three references who can address the suitability of
the candidate for the position described, as well as complete an
on-line employment application at

    <URL:https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/
        applicants/Central?quickFind=193052>

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Alternatively, you may search by reference #110230067 at

    <URL:http://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs>

The University of Pennsylvania is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer.

To ensure full consideration, apply by Thursday March 10, 2011.

Ian Bogus
MacDonald Curator of Preservation
University of Pennsylvania Libraries
3420 Walnut Street, Room 220
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6206
215-573-1376
Fax: 215-898-0559


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