Position at University of Pennsylvania Libraries

Senior Conservator
University of Pennsylvania Libraries

The University of Pennsylvania Libraries is seeKing a Senior
Conservator to lead its conservation efforts in its newly built
conservation laboratory:

University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest
private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in
education, research, and innovation.  This historic, Ivy League
school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the
annual U.S. News and World Report survey.  Penn has 12
highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for
undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by
Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and
learning.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of
Philadelphia.  The University is situated on a beautiful urban
campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and
recreational activities.  With its historical significance and
landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of
atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work
and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes
excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their
families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of
professional development opportunities, supportive work and family
benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources,
and much more.

Duties: Under the direction of the MacDonald Curator of
Preservation, the Senior Conservator is responsible for care and
treatment of the holdings of the University of Pennsylvania
Libraries, with an emphasis on special collections.  The incumbent
will determine proper conservation treatment practices for the
collections at the University of Pennsylvania Libraries.  The
incumbent will carry out those treatments and supervise and direct
the work of conservation technicians and students.  Working with the
MacDonald Curator of Preservation, the incumbent will develop and
implement conservation plans for the long-term sustainability for
the Libraries' holdings.  Working with the curatorial staff, the
Senior Conservator will play a central role in determining
priorities for the treatment of materials.

Qualifications

    A Master's Degree or more and at least 3 years of professional
    experience in book conservation or equivalent combination of
    education and experience is required.  Five+ years of experience
    preferred and at least three years supervisory experience
    required

    Substantial experience working in a research library with
    special collections

    Advanced knowledge of conservation ethics, principles,
    techniques, and procedures related to special collections
    materials as demonstrated by a portfolio of work

    Advanced knowledge of chemistry, the mechanism of deterioration
    of library materials, book and printing history, and descriptive
    bibliography

    Demonstrated ability to identify causes of damage, select
    appropriate treatments, and perform and document a broad range
    of conservation treatments on library materials

    Knowledge of the organization and the administrative policies
    and procedures of libraries and archives

    Ability to work independently and with others

    Well-developed organizational, research, oral and written
    communication, analytical, and supervisory skills

Please see the official posting for application instructions.

    <URL:https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/15281>

Ian Bogus
MacDonald Curator of Preservation
University of Pennsylvania Libraries
3420 Walnut Street, Room 610
Philadelphia PA 19104-6206
215-573-1376
Fax: 215-898-0559


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