Position at Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences

Conservation Technician (Part Time)
Margaret Herrick Library
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences', Margaret Herrick
Library is seeking a Conservation Technician to assist the
Conservator with a variety of conservation and preservation tasks.
Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor's Degree and at least two
years of applied experience in the conservation of paper-based
collections in a library/museum/archives setting or a private
conservation lab.  The applicant should be well versed in acceptable
handling and storage practices for book and paper collections, be
familiar with condition reporting and building basic housings.  The
position reports to the Conservator.

    Basic book, paper and photograph conservation treatments with
    full documentation, under the supervision of the Conservator

    Assist the conservation staff with more complex conservation
    treatments

    Fabricate/adapt specialized storage housings for the collection

    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,
    operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

    Monitor the Library environments; i.e. Integrated Pest
    Management and collecting data for environmental logging
    equipment

    Assist with general lab duties and supplies maintenance

    Other duties as assigned

    Position Requirements:

    Bachelor's Degree and/or an equivalent combination of relevant
    education and experience

    At least two years of experience in library preservation or
    paper conservation

    A working knowledge of accepted conservation standards,
    practices and terminology and of proper use of conservation
    tools, equipment and supplies

    Aptitude for detailed hand work and superior manual dexterity

    Ability to work independently following instructions set by the
    Conservator and comfortable interfacing regularly with other
    staff and interns

    Strong computer skills, including experience with PC platform
    and databases

    Strong time management and organizational skills

    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

    Neatness and ability to share workspace respectfully with other
    staff

    Job duties entail standing and/or sitting for extended periods
    of time with occasional climbing, bending and kneeling

    Capability to lift and/or move up to 50lbs

About the Organization: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences was founded in 1927, and is an honorary membership
organization whose ranks include more than 7,000 artists and
professionals in seventeen craft branches.  In addition to the
annual Oscar Telecast, the Academy presents a diverse year-round
slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; does research to
advance motion picture technology; and, through its Margaret Herrick
Library and Academy Film Archive, collects, preserves, restores and
provides access to our movie history.  Through these and other
activities the Academy serves students, historians, the
entertainment industry, and people everywhere who love film.  The
Margaret Herrick Library has extensive and comprehensive research
collections on the subject of motion pictures including posters,
production and costume drawings, books, periodicals, screenplays,
photographs, manuscripts and ephemera as well as other special
collections relating to prominent industry individuals, studios and
organizations.

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer.  All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin,
disability status, protected veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by law.

To apply go to

    <URL:http://www.oscars.org/careers>

Applications are due by July 5, 2016.

Dawn Jaros
Conservator
Margaret Herrick Library
333 S. La Cienega Boulevard
Beverly Hills CA 90211
310-247-3000 ext 2233

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