Position at New York Public Library

Conservation Technician (Conservation Assistant)
The New York Public Library

Temporary Position until June 30, 2013, with the possibility of
renewal

The Barbara Goldsmith Conservation Laboratory seeks a qualified
conservation technician to perform treatment on a vast array of
archives materials from the United States Civil War.

Requirements:  Bachelor's degree or Vocational Certificate required.
Experience in the conservation of paper-based materials, as
demonstrated by a portfolio.  Must be skilled at performing both
single-item and collection care treatments. Demonstrated computer
and related technology skills. Demonstrated mastery of written and
oral communication. Demonstrated success in a wide range of
conservation treatment procedures.  Ability to work collegially
across a large, complex, and dynamic organizational setting.

Description:  Under the direction of the Head of Conservation
Treatment, performs structural and aesthetic conservation treatment
on a wide range of paper-based archives materials from the NYPL's
Manuscripts and Archives Collection.  Assists conservators with
conservation documentation in accordance with the AIC Code of Ethics
(including examination, condition reports, treatment proposals,
final treatment reports, and full photographic documentation). Uses
computer hardware and software in recording treatments, including
database and digital imaging software. Assists in the general
maintenance and organization of the conservation laboratory.
Participates in disaster response and recovery activities. Performs
other related duties as assigned.

The New York Public Library comprises a set of scholarly research
collections and a network of community libraries.  Its intellectual
and cultural range is both global and local, while singularly
attuned to New York City.  The research collections of over
forty-three million items resemble the holdings of the great
national and university libraries and the community circulating
libraries with seven million items resemble classic American
municipal libraries.  The Barbara Goldsmith Preservation Division
supports the mission of the Library by preserving both the artifacts
and intellectual content of NYPL's rich and vast collections.

Interested applicants should apply on-line at

    <URL:https://jobs-nypl.icims.com/jobs/7073/conservation-assistant-%28technician%29-%28temporary-through-june-30%2c-2013%29/job>

Applications received prior to October 9, 2012 will receive first
priority.  Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
directly.

E/O/E.

<URL:http://www.nypl.org>

For additional information or questions, please contact:

    Shelly Smith
    Head, Conservation Treatment
    The New York Public Library
    Barbara Goldsmith Preservation Division
    31-11 Thomson Avenue, Room 302
    Long Island City, NY 11101
    212-930-0649
    shellysmith<-at->nypl<.>org


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