[PADG:1060] Potential position for paper conservator

[jeanann croft <jeanann+@xxxxxxxx>]

The University of Pittsburgh is optimistic about receiving grant funding
to provide for the creation of an ongoing preservation program to 
stabilize and prepare maps from the CONSOL Energy Inc. coalmine map 
collection for scanning as well as improve housing to further protect 
the artifact for future use. To this end, the University hopes to hire a 
professional paper conservator to carry out duties which will include 
reviewing the maps, assessing their condition, designing an appropriate 
treatment strategy and executing the conservation work on the maps in 
preparation for scanning.

The CONSOL Energy Inc. maps are printed on a variety of media, however, 
this project would focus on the "hardbacks." The "hardbacks" consist of 
approximately 600 maps drawn on paper adhered to linen cloth dating from 
1854 to 2002. In many cases these “hardbacks” are the most complete, if 
not only existing, map of some of the older mine works.

Contingent upon grant funding, this one year project is scheduled to 
begin this summer/early fall with possibility of extension. Please 
contact me if you or someone you know might be interested in applying 
for this paper conservator position when posted and I can provide more 
details.  We expect to hear from the funding agency by the end of June.

Best,
Jean Ann

Jean Ann Croft
Preservation Librarian
University of Pittsburgh
7500 Thomas Boulevard
Room 205
Pittsburgh, PA. 15260
412-244-7522