Position at British Library

Conservator (Books)
The British Library.
St Pancras, London.

Full Time (36 hours per week)
Permanent

Salary: UKP26,000 - UKP29,966 per annum

As a Book Conservator you will be working with one of the largest,
richest and most diverse research collections in the world, you'll
use your recent practical hands-on experience in the conservation of
books to carry out conservation and preparation treatments on a wide
range of paper based collection items.

With a degree in conservation or equivalent experience and a high
level of manual dexterity, you'll diagnose conservation problems,
develop and evaluate options for solutions and liaise with
conservation colleagues and curators to ensure the longevity,
stability and accessibility of these prized assets.  Operating with
minimal supervision, you'll also demonstrate your ability to plan
and manage your work to ensure that production deadlines are met and
provide clear, detailed and accurate records of all treatments
undertaken in accordance with professional conservation standards
and frameworks.

Closing Date: 1 May 2016
Interview Date: 24 May 2016

More information can be found on the British Library website:

    <URL:https://britishlibrary.recruitment.northgatearinso.com/birl/pages/vacancy.jsf?latest=01000826>
    The reference number is 00789

Mark Browne
British Library Manager of Conservation.


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