[PADG:676] position at Georgetown University

[Yvonne Carignan <carignan@xxxxxxx>]

Job No: 2005-0815A
Job Title: Assistant Librarian - Preservation
Department: Preservation
Grade/Level: ( S) -- $ 21.17
Date Posted: September 16, 2005
Under the general direction of the Associate University Librarian for 
Collections and Technical Services (AUL-CTS), the incumbent serves as 
the principal individual responsible for the ongoing review and 
assessment of damaged library materials for review and assessment of 
damaged library materials for decisions on retention, conservation, 
binding, reordering or withdrawal. Also, serves as the primary resource 
for preservation-related questions received from other members of the 
library staff, and assists in the development of policies for special 
handling of materials damaged by flood or any other emergency situation 
that may arise. Master's degree in Library Science, Conservation, 
Materials Science, or a related field, and two years preservation 
experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is 
required. Knowledge of conservation principles, techniques and 
procedures as relating to a wide variety of materials and demonstrated 
through previous relevant experience in a research or academic 
institution; knowledge of the organization and administrative policies 
and procedures of libraries and archives. Bibliographic literacy in the 
widest possible range of languages is helpful. The position also 
requires strong communication and analytical skills, the ability to work 
independently and with others, and to excel in a dynamic team 
environment, as well as well-developed organizational, research, and 
analytical skills. Experience with a local online system, Innovative 
Interfaces preferred. Familiarity with Windows desktop, word processing, 
e-mail and Internet resources and tools preferred.

For more information please contact Karl Debus-Lopez at ked37@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Yvonne Carignan
Head of Preservation
McKeldin Library
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742

Phone:  301-405-9343
Fax:  301-314-9971
email:  carignan@xxxxxxx