Conservation Assistant II, second opening

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

Grade D
Job: #33707BR

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 deacidify;
    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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