[padg] Yale Library Exhibits Conservator

[Roberta Pilette <roberta.pilette@xxxxxxxx>]

Hello,
  Apologizes in advance for cross-postings.

Exhibits Conservator
Preservation Department/Conservation Laboratory
Sterling Memorial Library
Yale University Library
Rank: Conservator I
 
37.5 hours per week; Monday through Friday
Fixed duration:  6 months from date of hire
Or 
20 hours per week; Monday through Friday
Fixed duration:  48 weeks from date of hire

THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARY
The University Library, which is a highly valued partner in teaching
and research at the University, has more than 13 million volumes housed
in the Sterling Memorial Library and 22 school and departmental
libraries. It employs a diverse, 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/.

THE PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT
Yale University Library?s Preservation Department, started in 1971,
is one of the oldest in the country.

http://www.library.yale.edu/preservation/  It has strong
administrative support and has played a major role in the development of
the preservation field.  The department consists of units covering
special collections conservation, collections care and reformatting with
system wide responsibilities for the treatment of rare and special
collections materials and circulating materials, mass deacidification,
staff and user-education and consultation on wide variety of preservation
concerns.  
 
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 throughout the
Library system including the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library,
one of the world's largest buildings devoted entirely to rare books and
manuscripts.  In addition to treatment, the Lab provides support for
exhibits and consults and provides assistance Library-wide on
conservation issues such as the safe care and handling of non-circulating
collections, emergency response and recovery, and provides information on
Yale University Library conservation practices to the public.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Chief Conservator, prepares and oversees
or assists with installation of books and other library materials for
exhibition at the Sterling Memorial Library, including Manuscripts &
Archives, and Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library.  The
conservator, working with the curators/librarians? exhibition schedules,
will discuss preservation/conservation requirements of items to be
exhibited 6-12 months before exhibit/loan; reviews materials with
curator/librarian before exhibit/loan and direct materials  needing
extensive conservation work to Conservation Lab.  S/he will
coordinate with curators/librarians the schedule of treatments and/or
assists in the proper packing of materials going out on loan and prepare
preservation paperwork and loan parameters associated with loan
agreements.  S/he will be expected to carry out minor repair and
stabilization of objects before exhibition; construct and/or assemble
mounts for materials going on exhibit and coordinate the mounting and
installation of exhibits with curators/librarians working with
appropriate staff to ensure that exhibition environment meets
preservation standards either in the Yale Library system or for an
external loan.  The conservator will monitor the Yale Library
exhibit schedule.  In addition s/he will assists with disaster
recovery operations following standard recovery procedures and assist in
the maintenance of conservation equipment and supplies.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
Master?s degree in Conservation, Materials Science, Library Science
(ALA-accredited program), or related field, and one year relevant,
professional conservation experience; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience is required.  The successful candidate is
expected to have experience in conservation treatment, as demonstrated by
a portfolio of work, concentrating on library and archival materials with
preferred experience in mounting and installing exhibitions.  The
position requires thorough knowledge of conservation principles,
techniques and procedures, as demonstrated through previous relevant
experience in a research or academic institution and thorough knowledge
of chemistry, artists? materials and techniques, and history of library
materials in general. The successful candidate is expected to have
knowledge of the organization and administrative policies and procedures
of libraries and archives as well as strong communication and analytical
skills; the ability to work independently and with others; the ability to
excel in a dynamic team environment; and strong computer skills

SALARY AND BENEFITS
Rank and competitive salary will be based upon the successful
candidate's qualifications and experience. All external candidates for
employment will be subject to pre-employment screening. All offers are
contingent on successful completion of a background check. Internal
candidates are also subject to pre-employment screening for this
position.  Full benefits package including 22 vacation days; 18
holiday, recess and personal days; comprehensive health care; TIAA/CREF
or Yale retirement plan; and relocation assistance. 
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  To be
considered, complete Yale?s on-line application and provide a cover
letter and resume including the names of three references at

http://www.yale.edu/hronline/stars/application/external/index.html
.  If selected, offer is contingent on the results of a background
check.  Questions regarding application and/or job description may
be directed via email to
hrlinbrary@xxxxxxxx.
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer