Position at Jewish Theological Seminary

Project Conservator
Library
Jewish Theological Seminary

The Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) is currently
searching for a full-time Project Conservator. This is a two-year
grant-funded project that reports to the Senior Conservator.

About The Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary: The Library of
The Jewish Theological Seminary holds the foremost collection of
Judaica and Hebraica in the Western Hemisphere, including
manuscripts, rare printed books, periodicals, ephemeral materials,
musical scores, sound recordings, moving images, graphic arts, and
archives. It provides access to subscription databases and to its
digital collections. The JTS Library serves the students and faculty
of the institution in addition to the international community of
scholars in Jewish studies and related areas. Please visit our web
site at <URL:http://www.jtsa.edu/library.xml>

Position Summary:

The full-time Project Conservator will be responsible for the
systematic treatment of items in serious state of deterioration from
the Library's Special Collections including illuminated manuscripts,
printed books, and archival documents on paper and parchment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

    Treat objects in critical need of conservation
    Preparation of treatment reports
    Work with librarians and conservators to prepare items for loan

Requirements: Graduate degree in conservation with a specialty in
paper conservation. Five to 10 years conservation experience, with
demonstrated experience in performing complex treatment of rare
materials.  In-depth knowledge of papermaking, parchment, and
codicology.  Excellent organizational and teamwork skills. Excellent
oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated
ability to document treatments, and prepare reports.  The candidate
must be legally able to work in the U.S.

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

To apply: Send cover letter, resume, and three references by
December 30, 2011 to:

    Diana Torres-Petrilli
    Director of Human Resources
    Jewish Theological Seminary
    3080 Broadway
    New York NY 10027
    hrdept<-a t->jtsa< . >edu

Amy Gerbracht Armstrong
Senior Conservator
Library of the Jewish Theological Seminary
Conservation Department
3080 Broadway - Room 5513B
New York, New York 10027
212-678-8913


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