Position at University of Pittsburgh

Conservation Technician
The University of Pittsburgh

12 month appointment

Position  #0129543, Preservation, Thomas Bl.

The University of Pittsburgh is hiring for the position of
Conservation Technician (Library III) to assist the Project
Conservator in treating rare and unique hardback coal mine maps.
This is a twelve month appointment from the start date with the
possibility of extension contingent upon funding from the Office of
Surface Mining.

Reporting to the Project Conservator, the Conservation Technician
will support the continuation of stabilizing over-sized coal mining
maps for digitization as part of the CONSOL Energy Mine Map
Preservation Project. The Conservation Technician will be heavily
involved in executing conservation treatments including, but not
limited to, dry cleaning, tape removal, adhesive reduction, washing,
humidification and flattening, backing removal, re-lining, mending
and construction of custom storage enclosures for over-sized coal
mining maps.

Requirements include:

    Bachelors Degree and/or an equivalent combination of
    relevant education and experience

    Aptitude for detailed handwork and superior manual dexterity

    Strong organizational skills

    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

    Ability to work well with students and a diverse staff

    Prefer relevant educational background or specialized
    training/experience

    Ability to perform required tasks as required

Experience in library preservation or paper conservation
preferred.

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Amy Baker Williams
Conservator
University of Pittsburgh
ULS Preservation Dept.

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