Position at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Assistant Conservator for Special Collections
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

    <URL:http://library.unc.edu/jobs/assistant-conservator-for-special-collections/>

Available:  July 1, 2016

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an energetic,
collaborative, innovative, and knowledgeable individual for the
position of Assistant Conservator for Special Collections.

The Special Collections Conservation Lab works collaboratively with
five special collections in the Louis Round Wilson Special
Collections Library: the North Carolina Collection, Rare Book
Collection, Southern Folklife Collection, Southern Historical
Collection, and University Archives.  This position offers an
excellent opportunity to participate in a well-established program
of preventive care and treatment for diverse special collections.

The Assistant Conservator will report to the Head of Special
Collections Conservation and will work closely with staff throughout
the Wilson Library.

Responsibilities

    Evaluate books, manuscripts, and other collection materials from
    Special Collections and carry out conservation treatments at
    varying degrees of complexity

    Assess condition and handling needs of materials selected for
    digitization and provide conservation support for digital
    projects

    Organize and implement conservation projects including planning,
    estimating necessary resources, and managing workflow as
    required to meet deadlines

    Train and supervise student assistants working in the
    Conservation Lab

    Provide support for exhibition planning and installation,
    including consultation on physical factors that might influence
    the selection of materials, carrying out treatment prior to
    exhibition, and constructing cradles or mounts for installation

    Participate in the management of the environmental monitoring
    program

    Oversee the day-to-day running of the Lab in the absence of the
    Conservator

    Assist with response to emergencies involving library materials
    from anywhere in the library system

    Manage special projects as assigned

Required: ALA-accredited Master 's degree in Library and Information
Science or a Master's degree from an accredited graduate training
program in conservation or related field.  Broad knowledge and
practical experience in conservation treatment of special
collections materials, in adherence with the AIC Code of Ethics and
Guidelines for Practice.  Proficiency in a wide range of basic book
and paper conservation treatment techniques (including bookbinding)
and highly developed hand skills, as demonstrated by a portfolio for
those invited to interview.  Demonstrated ability to make
well-informed decisions regarding complex conservation treatment.
Basic knowledge of the history of paper, printing, manuscript
production, and binding (structure and decoration) as related to
making treatment decisions.  Knowledge of the chemical and physical
properties of materials used in books and manuscripts and an
understanding of the causes of their deterioration.  Strong
commitment to the role conservation plays in providing access to
special collections materials.  Excellent interpersonal skills and
written and oral communication skills, including the ability to
train student assistants.  Ability to work productively and meet
deadlines with minimal supervision.  Strong analytical skills and
problem-solving abilities.  Effective organizational skills.

Preferred: A minimum of two years ' experience in conservation of
special collections.  Experience in a research library.  Membership
and participation in AIC or other related professional
organizations.

The University Libraries are committed to increasing the diversity
of its staff, and therefore welcomes applications from candidates
who bring additional dimensions to our mission and work.  The
University Libraries invest proudly in our employees, strive to
create a diverse environment of respect and collaboration, and
encourage vision and innovation.

Salary and Benefits: This  is a twelve-month academic librarian
appointment.  Salary is commensurate with qualifications and
experience.  Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave,
and State or optional retirement plan.

Deadline for Application:  Review of applications will begin on May
22, 2016.  Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled, but preference will be given to applications received by the
begin review date.

To Apply please visit

    <URL:http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/96583>

and complete the online application.  Please include a letter of
application, a resume, and the name, mailing address, email address,
and telephone number of three professional references, one of whom
must be a current supervisor.  Additionally, please indicate in your
cover letter where you first learned of this position.

Jan Paris
Head of Special Collections Conservation
Wilson Library, CB#3936
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill NC 27515-8890
919-843-8476

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