Assistant Book Conservator,Etherington Conservation Services Etherington Conservation Services (ECS) is a conservation facility that handles bound material and works of art on paper from institutions and private clients across the United States. The Book Lab at ECS completes a range of conservation work from collections maintenance to Bible repair to fine conservation binding, including new bindings for such works as the Kelmscott Chaucer and bound volumes of the letters of Thomas Jefferson. ECS’s Paper Lab has completed conservation treatments on such varied works as original 19th Century block printed wallpaper, double elephant Audubon illustrations, and photographic materials. ECS invites applicants for the position of Assistant Book Conservator. The individual will join the fifteen-member staff of the Book Conservation Department and assist with conservation treatments, examination, and the preservation initiatives of client institutions. The opening is a full-time position in our regional conservation facility in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.
Responsibilities: The Assistant Book Conservator is responsible for the treatment of a wide variety of bound materials, including incunabula, period bindings, modern firsts, and albums, in bindings of leather, vellum, cloth, and paper. Excellent hand skills are required. The candidate must be capable of guiding a project from inception to completion: handling initial consultation with clients, compiling time and cost estimates, and determining and completing the course of treatment as well as producing documentation adhering to current ethical standards. Qualifications: Master's degree from a recognized conservation training program with a minimum of three years post-graduate experience in bookbinding and conservation; or a comparable combination of professional training and experience treating bound material is desired. Good verbal skills and an ability to work collegially in a regional conservation environment are prerequisites. Knowledge of preservation theory, standards and ethics of conservation practice, and historical book structures is required. Skills should include: * precision hand-skills * attention to detail * knowledge of bookbinding materials, tools and equipment * ability to safely handle fragile books and paper objects * ability to work efficiently while maintaining conservation standards * ability to work in a group environment * excellent communication skills * ability to meet deadlines and assist in coordinating workflow Salary commensurate with experience.Benefits package provided.Position will remain open until filled. If selected for an interview, the applicant is expected to present aportfolio of completed projects during the interview process. Please send resume and three references to: Michael K. Lee Director of Conservation Etherington Conservation Services 7609 Business Park Drive Greensboro, NC 27409 USA Phone: (336) 665-1317 Etherington Conservation Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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