Position at Huntington Library

Book and Paper Conservation Technician
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino CA 91108

The Huntington Library seeks applicants for a Book and Paper
Conservation Technician position.  The technician will work with the
conservation staff in support of the preservation of the Huntington
Library collections.

This is a full time, hourly position

Salary range: $30,000 to $31,100
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement plan and other

Responsibilities:

  Performs basic repairs and other conservation treatments
  determined appropriate by staff conservators on paper based
  library and archival materials

  Documents work and keeps statistics

  Constructs protective housings such as corrugated boxes,
  drop-spine boxes, 4-flaps, folders and encapsulations

  Performs photographic documentation

  Participates in environmental monitoring and disaster preparedness

  Assists with exhibit rotations and upkeep

  Assists conservators with housekeeping, surveys and training
  interns

  Assists conservators with laboratory maintenance and ordering
  supplies and equipment

  Performs other duties in support of the preservation of the
  collections as needed

Preferred:

    Bachelor's degree with background in related field such as art,
    art history, or architecture

    1 year experience working with the conservation of library or
    museum materials

Interested individuals are encouraged to visit

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

for further information.

First consideration will be given to applications received by
November 28, 2014.

To apply, please complete the Huntington Library application for
employment, found at:

    <URL:http://www.huntington.org/WebAssets/Templates/content.aspx?id=932>

Please also submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information
for three references by mail

    The Huntington Library
    Human Resources Department - Job #038-15
    1151 Oxford Road
    San Marino CA 91108

or by email to jobs<-a t->huntington< . >org,

If you email your application and supporting documents, you *must*
include the job number in the subject line.

Sofia (Sonya) I. Barron
Senior Book Conservator
The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino CA 91108
626-405-2100 ext. 3440
Fax: 626-405-3444


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