NYPL Chief Librarian for Preservation

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     New York Public Library, Preservation Division
     The Aaron and Clara Greenhut Rabinowitz Chief Librarian for 
     Preservation
     
     In this position, you are responsible for all operations of the 
     Library's Preservation Division including managing staff and budgets; 
     establishing goals and objectives; monitoring expenditures, existing 
     programs and special projects.  Serves as coordinator for a shared, 
     cooperative program to provide and care for the security of 
     collections in all formats throughout the four research centers and as 
     principal Library representative for programs and issues relating to 
     the preservation of library and archives materials.  Reviews, 
     develops, recommends and monitors policy in the area of preservation 
     and security of collections.  Represents preservation and conservation 
     interests to potential donors and grantees, library staff and other 
     organizations and assists with development of and reporting on funding 
     proposals and contracts.  Reviews operations and treatments to 
     identify problems and to assess production goals and quality controls. 
      Evaluates staff; recommends staff development and training; and 
     reviews work assignments.
     
     To qualify, candidates must possess an ALA accredited MLS and 
     substantial professional experience in a major research library or 
     similar institution.  Advanced training in conservation techniques and 
     management.  Substantial knowledge and experience with preservation 
     issues and concerns, physical treatment of library materials in 
     various formats, technological and administrative solutions to 
     preservation problems and current direction in the preservation and 
     conservation fields.  Managerial and organizational skills including 
     the ability to work effectively within a complex organization.  
     Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.  
     Active participation in a wide range of professional activities at the 
     local, state and national level preferred.
     
     Salary commensurate with experience.  Please send resume and cover 
     letter to:
     Human Resources Department KN-PR
     The New York Public Library
     188 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor
     New York, NY  10016-4314 
     Or email hrd@xxxxxxxx
     An Equal Opportunity Employer