[PADG:1055] Conservation Librarian

[Paula De Stefano <destefan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The following position has been upgraded and reposted:


New York University Libraries

CONSERVATION LIBRARIAN
Preservation Department

Position description:  The Conservation Librarian is responsible
for the physical care of a wide range of research materials in
New York University's Elmer Holmes Bobst Library.  He/she
administrates a comprehensive program to conserve materials held
in the general collections, special collections and archives, and
performs a variety of treatments designed to stabilize, conserve
and protect their condition.  The Conservation Librarian's time
is divided between treatments for unique and special collections
materials and supervision of 3.5 FTE conservation technicians.
The Conservation Librarian reports to the Head of the
Preservation Department and assists in managing and planning the
conservation program, including: establishing conservation
priorities within the Library; planning and managing treatment
methods and procedures for circulating collections, special
collections and archives materials; performing treatments
primarily on special collections materials; hiring, training and
supervising 2 full-time conservation technicians and 3-4 student
workers; assisting in development and coordination of special
projects; ordering conservation supplies; maintaining and
analyzing conservation statistics and treatment records;
participating in the Library's disaster preparedness plan;
assisting in exhibits; and serving as a consultant to NYU branch
libraries. The Conservation Librarian must communicate and
consult with selectors, bibliographers and curators regarding
treatments and processing of general collections and special
collections materials. 

New York University's preservation department supports a wide
array of program activities including, commercial binding,
conservation, preservation microfilming, preservation
photocopying, digital imaging, staff and user education, disaster
preparedness, environmental monitoring and state and federal
grant-funded projects.

Qualifications: Completion of a formal training program with a
graduate degree or certificate of conservation.  ALA accredited
MLS preferred. Extensive knowledge of current conservation
principles, practices and procedures. Minimum of two years
experience in a conservation program in a research library with
experience in treatment decision-making.  Demonstrated ability to
work independently and productively in a fluid, complex
organization and to communicate effectively both verbally and in
writing; supervisory capabilities; strong analytic and
organization skills; ability to work with staff at all levels and
with many different backgrounds.  Additional experience in
conservation of archival collections preferred.  Portfolio of
work will be required at interview. 

Salary and benefits: Faculty status, attractive benefits package
including five weeks annual vacation. Salary commensurate with
experience and background. Minimum:  $38,000. Send resume with
salary requirements to: Janet Koztowski, Director for Human
Resources, NYU, Bobst Library, 70 Washington Square South, NY, NY
10012.