Position at Dartmouth

Assistant Conservator
Dartmouth College Library

Dartmouth College Library is seeking a collaborative and proactive
Assistant Conservator to become an integral part of Preservation
Services in support of their mission to conserve the Libraries'
physical collections.  In coordination with the Libraries'
Collections Conservator, the Assistant Conservator assists in the
management of the daily workflow and production in the Conservation
Lab.  The Assistant Conservator will perform conservation treatments
on rare and special collection material ranging from simple to
complex; develop and implement procedures and guidelines to manage
work flow for material involved in digital production projects;
assist in training practicum students and conservation interns;
assist as consultant in exhibit preparedness for library materials;
assist in the management of the environmental monitoring program;
and is a member of the disaster recovery team.

Responsibilities: Performs conservation treatment on rare and unique
library materials, generally those requiring individual treatment.
Materials include: books, manuscripts, albums, maps, and other flat
work.

Digital liaison for collection treatment workflow; accountable for
treatments, developing and overseeing conservation workflow for all
material needing treatment before and/or after digitizing; plans and
coordinates projects with Collections Conservator, Special
Collections staff, and the digital production team.

Rank and Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and
qualifications.  Full benefits package including 22 vacation days;
comprehensive health care; retirement plans, including TIAA-CREF;
and relocation assistance.

Qualifications:

    Extensive knowledge of current conservation principles,
    practices and procedures as they pertain to the treatment of
    library materials

    Developed skills in the examination, evaluation, treatment of
    special collections and archival material

    Knowledge of bookbinding history and book structure

    Ability to work independently and as part of a team

    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work
    effectively with others

    Ability to impart knowledge to others

    Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse
    community

    Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

    Certificate in book conservation or equivalent bench experience
    preferably in an academic library

General Information: Founded in 1769 and located in scenic Hanover,
New Hampshire, Dartmouth is a private, four-year, coeducational
undergraduate college with graduate schools of business, engineering
and medicine and 16 graduate programs in the arts and sciences.
Dartmouth's mission is to educate the most promising students and to
prepare them for a lifetime of learning and of responsible
leadership, through a faculty dedicated to teaching and the creation
of knowledge.  At the heart of Dartmouth College is one of the
oldest research libraries in the United States.  Nine libraries
distributed across various academic centers, house the 3 million
volume collection and provide access to a rich array of digital
resources supported by a technically robust network environment.
The Library's mission is to foster intellectual growth and advance
the teaching and research missions of the College by supporting
excellence and innovation in education and research, managing and
delivering scholarly content, and partnering in the development and
dissemination of new scholarship.

Application: Review of applications will begin as of August 24, 2015
and will continue until the position is filled.  Applicants chosen
for an onsite interview will be expected to bring a portfolio of
work.  For the complete job description and to apply online go to:

    <URL:http://jobs.dartmouth.edu>

and reference position #0111201.

For questions please contact:

    Deborah Howe
    Collections Conservator
    6025 Baker Berry Library
    Hanover NH 03755
    603-646-0712
    deborah.howe<-at->dartmouth<.>edu

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and has a strong commitment to diversity.  Women, persons
of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to
apply.

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