Position at New York Public Library

Supervising Collections Care Conservator
The New York Public Library
Full Time (35 hours per week), Permanent
Available Immediately

Under the direction of the Head of Conservation Treatment, the
Supervising Collections Care Conservator works to protect and ensure
immediate and long-term access to the Library's vast and
important general research collections.  The position manages the
activities and workflow of the Preservation Division's
Collections Care unit, trains and supervises staff, and performs
bench treatment.  The position leads the Preservation Division
disaster preparedness and response team.

Description:

    Performs a broad range of treatment activities on various
    library and archival formats, in accordance with the AIC Code of
    Ethics and Guidelines for Practice

    Develops and tests new treatment procedures.  Designs and
    produces hand-made and machine-made housings

    Manages production from Kasemake automated boxmaking machine;
    maintains equipment and systems

    Performs Kasemake production as needed

    Provides technical advice and training regarding handling,
    storage, selection for treatment, and treatment of library
    collection items

    Collaborates with Research Libraries stakeholders in development
    of Library policies and practices

    Collaborates with NYPL curatorial staff to establish unit
    priorities and quotas for collection items

    Collaborates with central library technical service operations
    to prioritize and provide treatment and stabilization of
    acquisitions

    Supports Library partnerships by evaluating and stabilizing
    collections for off-site storage and patron requests

    Maintains program metrics and prepares reports

    Maintains treatment records and reporting systems

    Tracks supplies; evaluates, recommends, purchases and maintains
    supplies, tools and equipment

    Leads and performs emergency preparedness activities, first
    response, and collections recovery treatments

    Administers health and safety activities for Collections Care
    laboratory spaces

    Supports staff, patron, and community engagement through
    outreach activities

    Provides leadership and vision for the unit's activities and for
    future program development

    Evaluates unit's processes and outputs, and implements
    modifications to improve quality and effectiveness

    Plans and manages workflows through the lab for digitization,
    acquisitions, damaged collections, and storage/move priorities

    Determines appropriate treatments and assigns work to staff

    Develops preservation strategies based on collection assessments
    and surveys

    Manages grant, vendor, and other projects as needed

    Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates lab staff.  Assigns and
    evaluates work

    Ensures that treatment standards and protocols are met

    Maintains Professional Associate level (or above) membership in
    AIC

    Performs other related duties as assigned.  The position
    involves lifting, operating machinery, and exposure to dust and
    mold

Requirements:

    Master's degree from an accredited graduate training program in
    conservation (ALA-accredited Master's degree in library and
    information studies or substantial work experience in a research
    library environment is preferred)

    Professional experience in a wide range of conservation
    treatment procedures of various paper-based formats, as
    demonstrated by a portfolio

    Experience in disaster recovery procedures for
    library/archival/museum materials

    Knowledge of preservation issues and current trends facing large
    research libraries

    Knowledge of conservation theory and practice.  Knowledge of
    book history, bookbinding, papermaking, paper deterioration and
    materials science

    Successful management skills, including the ability to train and
    supervise staff and assess work

    Successful organizational and analytical skills, including
    experience organizing and managing projects and/or workflow in a
    production setting

    Strong computer and database skills, including the ability to
    work with integrated library systems

    Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

    Ability to work collegially across a large, complex, and dynamic
    organizational setting

Interested applicants should apply on-line at

    <URL:https://jobs-nypl.icims.com/jobs/8798/supervising-collections-care-conservator/job>

Applications received before November 27, 2015 will receive first
consideration.  Candidates selected for an interview will be
contacted directly.

EOE.

    <URL:http://www.nypl.org>
    <URL:http://www.nypl.org/collections/nypl-collections/preservation-division>

For additional information or questions, please contact:

Shelly Smith
Head, Conservation Treatment
The New York Public Library
Barbara Goldsmith Preservation Division
31-11 Thomson Avenue, Room 302
Long Island City
New York NY 11101
212-930-0649


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