Position at Huntington Library

Senior Book Conservator
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

Job Number: 035-16
Department: Preservation
Classification: Exempt, Full-Time Regular, 37.5 hours

The Huntington Library seeks applications for a Senior Book
Conservator position.  Reporting to the Head of Preservation and
Conservation, the Senior Book Conservator is responsible for the
physical care, preservation, and conservation treatment of rare
books and bound manuscripts in the Library and Art Division
collections.

Essential Functions

    Supervises 2 FTE book conservation staff.  This includes hiring,
    training, reviewing work for quality, and monitoring workflow.
    Oversees general collection book repair

    Works closely with department head and curatorial staff to set
    treatment priorities for bound materials

    Examines, analyses, and performs both basic and complex
    conservation treatments for printed books, bound manuscripts,
    and other bound materials in accordance with AIC guidelines.
    Provides full written and photographic documentation of
    treatments in accordance with AIC guidelines

    Assists with maintenance of permanent and rotating exhibits.
    Reviews and prepares materials for loans

    Prepares condition assessments, conducts surveys, and provides
    other written reports as necessary

    Working with Library staff, develops and implements preservation
    and treatment strategies at the collection level.  Participates
    in departmental activities such as educational programs,
    emergency response, and environmental control

    Provides leadership, in collaboration with other senior
    conservation staff, on the general organization, maintenance,
    and management of the conservation laboratory.  Researches and
    recommends laboratory equipment and supplies

    Conducts or assists with workshops, seminars, and other
    training.  Assists and supports OSHA safety compliance

    Participates in a team-oriented environment where collaboration
    and shared ideas are the norm.  Excellent communications skills

    Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

    Master's degree from an ALA accredited Library Program with an
    advanced certificate in conservation, or equivalent combination
    of education and training.  Thorough knowledge of conservation
    theory and practice, and materials science as it applies to
    library and archival materials

    Excellence in performing complex conservation treatments on a
    broad range of bound materials as demonstrated through a
    portfolio

    Excellent communication and organizational skills

    Demonstrated computer and related technology skills

    Evidence of professional activity, most typically through
    membership and participation in AIC

Experience

    Six years professional experience in the conservation of library
    and archive materials, working with rare and special collections
    in an institutional setting preferred

    Supervisory experience preferred

Working Conditions

    Office and laboratory environments

First consideration will be given to applications received by
December 4, 2015.  Please submit letter of application and resume
according to the instructions in the "How to Apply" section of the
Employment page at

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

Holly Moore
Lloyd E. Cotsen
Head of Preservation and Conservation
Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino CA 91108
626-405-2197
Fax: 626-405-3444


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