Position at Boston Public Library

Chief Book Conservator
Boston Public Library

The Boston Public Library is accepting applications for the Chief
Book Conservator position. The Chief Book Conservator will provide
expertise, services, direction, and leadership to enable the library
to successfully preserve its archival and special collections
materials, including preservation, conservation, and leveraging new
and emerging technologies and tools.

Salary:  $56,191--75,816, DOQ. Competitive benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

    Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or
    university and a master's degree or other post graduate,
    professional certificate from a well-recognized program of
    conservation or bookbinding. In exceptional circumstances,
    special education, training, and/or experience as evidenced by a
    conservation portfolio may be substituted for part or all of the
    educational requirements.

    Experience: Five years of appropriate experience in a
    conservation lab or bookbinding facility including two years
    supervisory and/or management experience.

Employment Requirements:

    Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as
    required by the job.

    Residency:  Must be a resident of the City of Boston upon the
    first day of hire.

    CORI: Must successfully clear a Criminal Offenders Record
    Information check with the City of Boston.

Complete job description and application available at

     <URL:http://www.cityofboston.gov/OHR/careercenter.asp>

Deadline for application: September 30, 2013

In compliance with Federal and State Equal Employment Laws, Equal
opportunity will be afforded to all applicants regardless of race,
color, sex, age, religious creed, disability, national origin,
ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, ex-offender status,
prior psychiatric treatment or military status.

Chris Letizia
Conservation Officer
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-859-2223

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