Position at Yale

Conservation Assistant II
Collections Conservation and Housings
Preservation Department
Conservation Services
Yale University Library

Grade D
Job: #32196

For a complete job description please go to:

    <URL:http://www.yale.edu/jobs/>

Position Focus: Under the supervision of the Chief Conservator
and/or Assistant Chief Conservator, performs a variety of tasks
related to the conservation of books and other library materials
from Yale's general, circulating, rare, and special collections.
This position's primary assignment will be in collections
conservation and housings, with secondary assignments from special
collections conservation and exhibition production support.

In consultation with the Assistant Chief Conservator, carries out
treatments on library materials in accordance with accepted
standards for conservation practice; gives time estimates, and
documents treatments performed.  Handles intermediate to complex
conservation tasks that require knowledge and expertise in multiple
techniques and tools and uses skills and abilities to adapt
techniques and knowledge to solve unique problems.  Treatments
applied in combination include, but are not limited to, conservation
rebinding, rebacking and board reattachment; surface cleaning;
aqueous treatment to wash and/or de-acidify; mending and/or lining;
tape and adhesive removal.  Uses a variety of simple, visual
examination techniques and equipment such as a microscope and
ultraviolet illumination to describe the materials, construction and
condition of cultural property.  Designs and makes complex,
custom-fit enclosures for fragile objects using supplied materials.
These may include custom 4-flap, clamshell or 2-piece boxes, which
can be made by hand or using a Kasemake automated box-making system
and its unique software.  Housing may also include matting, framing
and encapsulation.  Tracks incoming and outgoing collection items
for the unit.  Fields questions from Library staff about individual
items, and ensures that recall and rush requests are filled in a
timely manner.  Assists conservators with conservation and
preservation outreach activities.  May assist with the training of
student assistants.  May assists conservators with surveys noting
general conditions of cultural property via written or electronic
reports.  Assists with laboratory maintenance, supply inventories,
and restocking; prepares solutions and other stock treatment
essentials (e.g., paste, adhesives); cleans and maintains equipment;
participates in laboratory safety training.  May assist in the
preparation of library materials for exhibition.  Fabricates simple
mounts and, in consultation with the Exhibits Production
Coordinator.

Education and Experience: Six years of directly relevant work
experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower
level, and a high school level education; or four years of related
work experience and an Associate degree or little or no work
experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an
equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Minimum of one year
experience in book conservation at another institution or practice,
under the supervision of a conservator.

Required Skills and Abilities:  Demonstrated knowledge of the
fundamentals, techniques and history of bookbinding, paper treatment
and conservation.  Excellent manual dexterity and sustained
concentration with delicate and occasionally repetitive tasks.  A
portfolio of relevant work is required.

Werner Haun
Assistant Chief Conservator
Collections Conservation and Housings
Preservation Department
Yale University Library
130 Wall St., SML B-5
PO Box 208240
New Haven CT 06520-8240
203-432-8739
Fax: 203-432-9900


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