[PADG:714] Two Conservation Positions Available at The New York Public Library

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The New York Public Library invites
applications for the following conservation positions:

POSITIONS:  Assistant
Conservator (Specialist II) – 2 positions available

REQUIREMENTS:  Master’s
degree from an accredited graduate training program in conservation or
a related field.  Demonstrated thorough working knowledge of conservation
theory and practice, with satisfactory completion of courses in organic,
paper, and conservation chemistry.  Professional experience in the
conservation of paper-based materials, as demonstrated by a portfolio.
  Demonstrated computer and related technology skills.  Demonstrated
mastery of written and oral communication.  Demonstrated success in
a wide range of conservation treatment procedures.  Demonstrated successful
managerial and organizational skills, including the ability to train, supervise,
and assess work.  Knowledge of the diverse preservation problems of
a large research library or other major cultural institution.  Ability
to work collegially across a large, complex, and dynamic organizational
setting.

DESCRIPTION:  Under
the direction of the Head of Conservation Treatment, performs structural
and aesthetic conservation treatment on a wide range of paper-based formats,
including books, manuscripts, archives, art on paper, photographs, or other
artifactual materials from the NYPL’s diverse collections.  Must
be skilled at performing both single-item and collection care treatments.
 Provides full written and photographic documentation in accordance
with the AIC Code of Ethics (including examination, condition reports,
treatment proposals, final treatment reports, and full photographic documentation).
 Uses computer hardware and software in recording treatments and performing
collection surveys, including database and digital imaging software.  Applies
appropriate research techniques and uses advanced technology and equipment
in the scientific examination of materials.  Works with library and
conservation staff to develop and manage treatment strategies for discreet
collections.  Participates in training conservation staff.  Plans
and conducts library staff training.  Assists in the general maintenance
and organization of the conservation laboratory.  Participates in
disaster response and recovery activities.  Maintains Associate level
membership in AIC.  Keeps abreast of current developments in the conservation
field.  Performs other related duties as assigned.

The New York Public Library comprises
a set of scholarly research collections and a network of community libraries,
and its intellectual and cultural range is both global and local, while
singularly attuned to New York City. The research collections of over forty-three
million items resemble the holdings of the great national and university
libraries and the community circulating libraries with seven million items
resemble classic American municipal libraries. The Barbara Goldsmith Preservation
Division supports the mission of the Research Libraries by preserving both
the artifacts and intellectual content of NYPL's rich and vast collections.
A wide variety of preservation activities are performed in four units:
Binding and Shelf Preparation, Collections Care, Conservation Treatment,
and Reformatting.

To apply, send a cover letter and
resume via one of the following options:

E-mail:  Send to lsresumes@xxxxxxxx
with reference to job code LL-S2PTM in the subject line.  When applying
by e-mail, cover letters and resumes should be sent as attachments.  Attachments
may be in a Microsoft Word or RTF (Rich Text Format).

Mail:        The
New York Public Library
        HR
Department, Code LL-S2PTM
        188
Madison Avenue, 5th Floor
        New
York, NY 10016

Fax:        (212)
592-7327

For additional information, please
contact:

Shelly Smith
Head, Conservation Treatment
Barbara Goldsmith Preservation
Division
The New York Public Library
Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, Room
60
New York, NY 10018
Voice:  (212) 930-0649
Fax:  (212) 302-5328
sksmith@xxxxxxxx