Position at University of Michigan

Conservation Librarian/Book and Paper Conservator
University of Michigan Library
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

The University of Michigan Library is seeking a conservation
librarian to conserve bound books, maps, documents, and other
materials in the within the library's special collections.  This
position will coordinate with other conservators to manage and
support the care, use, and exhibition of special collections.

The Conservation and Book Repair units in the Department of
Preservation and Conservation

    <URL:http://www.lib.umich.edu/preservation-and-conservation>

work in a well-equipped, full-service conservation lab on South
Campus in Ann Arbor.  A team of six conservators and technicians,
assisted by students, interns, and volunteers, perform exacting
handwork to conserve, repair, and care for the library's print and
manuscript collections.  The lab aims at high standards of library
conservation service while maintaining efficient production to
support the preservation care of over eight million general
collection and some 300,000 special collection books, as well as
thousands of manuscripts, maps, and archival materials.

The library is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse
workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their
diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work
and towards the fulfillment of the library's mission.

Required qualifications include an ALA-accredited Master's degree, a
Master's degree in conservation, or equivalent combination of a
relevant advanced degree and experience.  Faculty appointment is
anticipated as an assistant or associate librarian.  Application
deadline is July 11, 2016.

Details and application information at

    <URL:http://umjobs.org/job_detail/126932/conservation_librarianbook_and_paper_conservator>

For questions, please contact

    Shannon Zachary
    Head, Department of Preservation and Conservation
    szachary<-at->umich<.>edu


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