[PADG:1226] Yale Conservation Assistant III

[Roberta Pilette <roberta.pilette@xxxxxxxx>]

Hello,
  We have Conservation Assistant position open in our Conservation
Lab.  Posting is below.  

Thanks.
Bobbie

Conservation Assistant III
Preservation Department/Conservation Laboratory
Yale University Library
Rank: Level E 

Full-Time 37.5 hours/week
Permanent position

THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARY
The University Library, which is a highly valued partner in teaching
and research at the University, has more than 12 million volumes housed
in the Sterling Memorial Library and 22 school and departmental
libraries. It employs a dynamic and innovative staff of nearly 600 FTE
who have the opportunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty and
students, participate on committees and are involved in other areas of
staff development. A full spectrum of library resources, from rare books
and manuscripts to rapidly expanding network of electronic resources,
constitutes one of Yale's distinctive strengths. The Library is engaged
in numerous digital initiatives designed to provide access to a full
array of scholarly information. Yale is a member of the Program for
Cooperative Cataloging and contributes to the NACO and BIBCO Programs.
For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit
the Library's Web site at:
http://www.library.yale.edu/.

CONSERVATION LABORATORY
The Yale University Library?s Conservation Laboratory is one unit
within the Preservation Department and is responsible for item level
treatment and housing of rare and special materials. In addition to
treatment, the lab provides support for exhibits and consults and
provides leadership Library-wide on conservation issues such as the safe
care and handling of non-circulating collections, emergency response and
recovery, and provides information to the public on conservation
practices at Yale University Library.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Chief Conservator or Assistant Chief
Conservator, performs a variety of tasks related to the conservation of
books and other library materials from Yale?s rare and special
collections including repairing library materials by returning them to a
usable condition while retaining as much of the original information as
possible; disbinding, binding, repairing, and conserving bindings;
treating and protecting paper by dry cleaning, washing de-acidifying,
tissue mending, tape removal, encapsulation, matting and mounting;
proposing appropriate treatment methods, based on established treatment
protocols, giving time estimates and documenting treatments performed;
assisting in determining appropriate treatments and repairs, and
independently carrying them out according to specified standards. 
The Conservation Assistant may use a limited range of chemicals to
perform specific treatments when necessary, following appropriate safety
measures; handle highly complex conservation tasks that require knowledge
and expertise in multiple techniques and tools and use skills and
abilities to adapt techniques and knowledge to solve unique
problems.  He/She will be expected to track personal work statistics
via electronic spreadsheets; maintaining accurate records of object
status throughout accession, treatment and return.  Responsibilities
also include making protective enclosures, including phase boxes,
clamshell boxes, portfolios and mats, as well as to help maintain
equipment. The Conservation Assistant is expected to keep current in
bookbinding and conservation techniques by reading and attending
lectures/workshops.  He/She may assist in preparation of library
materials for exhibition, in training staff and may take lead
responsibilities, including overseeing and coordinating projects or work
processes and assist with disaster recovery operations following standard
recovery procedures. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS
 Bachelor's degree and two years of directly relevant experience
or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated
knowledge of the fundamentals, techniques and history of bookbinding,
paper treatment and conservation.  A portfolio of relevant work is
required. Excellent manual dexterity and sustained concentration with
delicate and occasionally repetitive tasks. Good communication and
interpersonal skills. Effective organizational skills.  Basic
computer skills including word processing and use of spreadsheets. An
ability to push a fully loaded booktruck, lift boxes up to 30 lbs and to
move pallets of board or other oversized supplies, using a hand truck is
required.  References must indicate reliable attendance and
punctuality, accuracy, attention to detail and diligent performance.
Experience in directing the work of others is preferred.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
Offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background
check.
Full benefits package can be viewed at:

http://www.yale.edu/hronline/placement/ext/cleric_tech_benefits.html.
Interested applicants are advised to complete the on-line job application
at:

https://apps.business.yale.edu/oja/index.jsp. For more information,
please contact Sharon Tarascio, Human Resources Coordinator at (203)
432-1810 or via email at
sharon.tarascio@xxxxxxxx.

 

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