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NEW YORK UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES is recruiting for a Preservation
Librarian in the Barbara Goldsmith Preservation & Conservation Department. The
job description and application procedures appear below. The deadline for
application is September 21, 2007. Title: Preservation Librarian Description: The Preservation
Librarian oversees the physical care, protection and handling of NYU
Libraries’ collections and manages a program of collection care and
preventive actions to preserve library and archival materials. Responsibilities
include planning and implementing condition assessments; maintaining library-wide
procedures for the proper storage and handling of all collections; supervising
mass deacidification, commercial binding, and reformatting activities for the
Libraries’ general and special collections; implementing basic
preservation education for Library staff and patrons; assisting in disaster
preparedness and salvage activities; and managing an environmental data
collection program for the Libraries. In addition, grant-related
responsibilities vary from year to year. The Preservation
Librarian reports to the Head of the Preservation Department and also assists
in program planning, prioritizing, and grant-writing to preserve the
Libraries’ research materials. S/he works with the department’s conservation
librarian to address collection maintenance issues; collaborates
with the moving image and sound preservation specialist and the digital
conversion specialist; and
interacts with other Library faculty to fulfill preservation program
responsibilities. Qualifications: ALA-accredited master's degree
in library and information science and an advanced certificate in preservation
administration. At least three years experience working in a library, special
collection, or archive environment. Knowledge of book and paper preservation;
familiarity with preservation standards, ethics and current trends in the
field. Experience with staff supervision and project management. Strong
leadership skills. Knowledge of
standard word processing, spreadsheet, and database software, database development
and data management skills. Strong organization skills. Strong writing and oral
communication skills. Strong project management and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a large, complex and changing environment with diverse staff.
Experience developing, designing and/or carrying out condition surveys and
preservation needs assessments preferred. Knowledge of non-print media
preservation desirable. Salary/Benefits: Faculty status, attractive benefits
package including five weeks annual vacation. Salary commensurate with
experience and background. Apply: To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of
application, including the name, address and telephone number of three
references to: Janet Koztowski, Director, Human Resources, New York University
Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012. NYU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. ______________________________ Paula De Stefano Head, Preservation Department Barbara Goldsmith Preservation & Conservation Department Voice: 212/998-2563 Email: destefano@xxxxxxx |