Fellowships at Yale and New York Public Library

2011-12 IMLS Preservation Administration Fellow
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Preservation Department
Yale University

With support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, The
New York Public Library, partnering with the libraries at Yale,
Rutgers, and the University of Connecticut at Storrs, is
implementing a preservation administration fellowship program
through 2012. This program is designed to give recently graduated
preservation librarians an opportunity to put theory into practice
while benefitting from the mentoring of experienced professionals. A
total of eight fellows will spend nine-month residencies rotating
through various preservation units such as collections care,
conservation treatment, and audio and moving image preservation.
Each fellow will be expected to identify, plan, and complete a major
project that combines research and its practical application at his
or her host institution. More information about the IMLS
Preservation Administration Fellowship may be found at

  <URL:http://www.nypl.org/collections/preservation-division/imls>

Two upcoming fellowships will be available at NYPL from September
2011-May 2012. The job description and application instructions may
be found at

    <URL:https://jobs-nypl.icims.com/jobs/6334/job>

Inquiries about the fellowship based at NYPL may be directed to
Evelyn Frangakis <efrangakis<-a t->nypl< . >org>

One fellowship will be available at Yale from September 2011 - May
2012.

For inquiries, contact

    Bobbie Pilette
    Director of Preservation
    203-432-1714
    roberta.pilette<-a t->yale< . >edu

Fixed Duration:  9 months from date of hire; non-renewable
Expected Start:  September 6, 2011

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 Preservation Department: 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 format conversion, 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 three years. The Yale University Library's
Preservation Department will be hosting three of these fellowships,
one per year.  This posting is the last of the three fellowships.
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 / format conversion / 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 advance certificate in
preservation administration and/or equivalent demonstrated knowledge
of preservation administration theory and practice, including
current preservation, conservation, and format conversion 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 describing
how this position will contribute to long-term career goals, resume,
and contact information of three professional references should be
sent to

    Amy Burlingame
    Human Resources Supervisor and Staffing Representative
    hrlibrary<-a t->yale< . >edu

postmarked no later than May 2, 2011.

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 $40,966 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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