Positions at University of Aberdeen

Paper conservator
Book conservator
The University of Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen is about to complete the construction of
a new University Library, Special Collections Centre and
Conservation Centre. The Glucksman Conservation Centre will be a
state-of-the-art facility for the conservation of the University's
extensive collections of rare books, manuscripts and archives.
Following the recent appointment of a Senior Conservator, we are now
looking to recruit a Paper Conservator and a Book Conservator to
join the team.

Paper conservator
(Grade 5, UKP25,101 - UKP28,251)
Ref 1202461

    The postholder will be responsible for the conservation of the
    University's paper-based and flat items but will also play a
    wider preservation role; undertaking conservation surveys;
    monitoring environmental conditions; preparing material from the
    collections for exhibition display; and contributing to the
    outreach and learning programme to be delivered in the new
    University Library. Successful candidates will have a good first
    degree in a relevant subject and a post-graduate qualification
    in paper conservation. They will have practical experience in
    the conservation and preservation of paper-based material in a
    laboratory/studio environment. They will be passionate about the
    profession and have or be committed to attaining ICON (Institute
    of Conservation) accreditation.

    Further particulars can be found at

        <URL:http://www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs/index.php>

    Closing date: 19 September 2011
    Interviews: 9 + 10 October 2011

Book conservator
(Grade 5, UKP25,101 - UKP28,251)
Ref 1202450

    The postholder will be responsible for the conservation of the
    University's book and codex-form items but will also play a
    wider preservation role; undertaking conservation surveys;
    monitoring environmental conditions; preparing material from the
    collections for exhibition display; and contributing to the
    outreach and learning programme to be delivered in the new
    University Library. Successful candidates will have a good first
    degree in a relevant subject and a post-graduate qualification
    in rare books conservation. They will have practical experience
    in the conservation and preservation of rare books in a
    laboratory/studio environment. They will be passionate about the
    profession and have or be committed to attaining ICON (Institute
    of Conservation) accreditation.

    Further particulars can be found at

        <URL:http://www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs/index.php>

    Closing date: 19 September 2011
    Interviews: 9-10 October 2011

Siobhan Convery
Head of Special Collections, Library, Special Collections and
Museums
University of Aberdeen
King's College
Aberdeen AB24 3SW
+44 1224 272929


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