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[padg] Position at Iowa State U.
Title: Position at Iowa State U.
Posted for
Hilary Seo
Position
at Iowa State University
As the head of the Conservation Unit, the Collections Care Conservator
establishes priorities; makes treatment decisions; maintains workflow;
supervises and trains staff, students, and interns; oversees daily
operations of the conservation lab; maintains quality control;
performs appropriate treatments on general collections and Special
Collections and Archives materials (including but not limited to
books, manuscripts, photographs, glass slides and negatives, art on
paper, artifacts); works with private conservators when out-sourcing
conservation treatment is necessary; and provides assistance in
Special Collections. Assists the Head of Preservation in training,
education and outreach for Library staff, other practitioners, and
citizens of Iowa; assists to develop, coordinate and implement
preservation programs.
Required: Master's degree in library and information science,
with specialization in conservation or related field and one year of
related experience in book and paper conservation. A related
Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience may be
substituted. Preferred: Required plus additional 2 years
specialized experience in academic library and archives conservation
working with both Special Collections and circulating general
collections materials.
Skill requirements: Exceptional organizational, analytical,
interpersonal, communication, and time and project management skills.
Demonstrated knowledge and skill in conservation of special
collections and general collections library and archives materials,
including the relevant chemistry and conservation theory,
problem-solving and decision making skills, and the technical skills
to carry out and document complex treatments.
Terms and Benefits: Professional & Scientific position; sick
leave and annual leave; health and disability insurance; dental,
vision and prescription coverage. TIAA/CREF available.
Deadline: The deadline for receipt of applications is JUNE 4,
2007. Please go to:
www.iastatejobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=73943 for on-line
application and more information.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action/IRCA/ADA Employer
Hilary T. Seo
Head of Preservation
Iowa State University
441 Parks Library
Ames, IA 50011
515 294 3540
Fax: 515 294 5525
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Ellen Cunningham-Kruppa
Director
The Kilgarlin Center for Preservation of the Cultural Record
School of Information
The University of Texas at Austin
1 University Station D7000
Austin TX 78712-0390
Phone: 512.471.8287
FAX: 512.471.8285
E-mail: e.cunnk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx