Position at University of London

Project Conservator
Eric Dingwall Project
Senate House Libraries
University of London

Fixed-term for 6 to 10 months, depending on FTE

The Historic Collections Department, Senate House Library, is
looking for a suitably experienced individual to work as a Project
Conservator, Eric Dingwall Project.

The post is funded by a grant from the Research Resources in Medical
History Programme administered by the Wellcome Trust. The purpose of
the post is to carry out preservation and conservation treatments on
the Eric Dingwall Papers in order to prevent physical and chemical
damage. The post-holder will work in the Conservation Studio, Senate
House Library.

In order to succeed in this role, you will have post-qualification
experience of working as a professional conservator in a library or
archive environment with large and diverse collections of
documentary materials including fragile papers and bindings.
Experience of photograph album conservation and box making is
essential, as is experience of preventive conservation in relation
to paper, books and photographs.

Detailed professional knowledge of conservation and preservation
techniques for library materials and current international standards
in conservation work is a must.  You will have good communication
skills, as demonstrated by the ability to give clear and concise
explanations with condition reports, treatment proposals and
conservation reports. Good organisational skills are essential, as
is the ability to work on your own initiative to pre-determined
targets, combining speed of work with attention to detail and
accuracy.

To apply for the above role, please submit your letter of
application and CV via our website

    <URL:http://ig29.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_universityoflondon01.asp?newms=jj&id=88781&aid=18076>

by the closing date on Sunday, 7 October 2012.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday, 15 October 2012
and applicants are recommended to ensure their availability on that
day.

Pursuing equal opportunities and excellence in education.

<URL:http://www.london.ac.uk>

Miss Marie-Rose Delauzun
Recruitment and HR Assistant
University of London Senate House
Malet Street
London WC1E 7HU
UK
+44 20 7862 8266


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