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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

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