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ANNOUNCEMENT OF
Professional
Vacancy
UNIVERSITY
AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
1400 WASHINGTON AVENUE, ALBANY, NEW YORK 12222
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Applications
are invited for consideration for appointment for the following position:
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Budget
Title:
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Instructional
Support Associate
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Descriptive
Title:
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Collections
Conservator
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Department:
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University
Libraries
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Item
Number:
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To be
determined
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Professional
Rank
and Salary Range:
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SL-2
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Date to
be filled:
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October
2008
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Brief description
of duties:
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Brief
description of duties: The University at Albany seeks a full time Collections
Conservator to repair, rehouse, and reformat materials for the University
Libraries. These functions include both simple and complex book and paper
repair/ conservation, construction of protective enclosures, and pamphlet
binding. Duties also include emergency response activities, and student
training/supervision.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs simple and basic conservation
repairs, enclosure construction, and preservation photocopying/scanning for
the University Libraries’ general circulating collection. Utilizes technical
skills and judgment to carry out appropriate repairs on artifactually valued
materials. Assists with exhibition installations. Fabricates protective
enclosures for books, pamphlets, compact disks, fold out maps, works of art
on paper, photographs, etc. Collaborates with Preservation Librarian on the
treatment of materials from the Special Collection & Archives. As the
Department’s student staff supervisor, monitors work performed and workflow
patterns, and ensures quality of completed work. Assists with maintenance of
Lab furnishings, space, and equipment. Reports to the Preservation
Librarian. The Collections Conservator keeps abreast of current and new
developments in conservation principles, treatment, and procedures, and
actively participates in the Libraries and University community.
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Qualifications:
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Qualifications:
Required
- Baccalaureate degree. Relevant experience and training. Familiarity with
basic conservation philosophy and ethics. Demonstrated ability and experience
with book repair (rebacking, board reattachment, resewing, recasing, pamphlet
binding, etc.), flat paper repair (dry cleaning, humidification and pressing,
washing, mending), and enclosure construction (phase boxes, portfolios,
encapsulation, matting and framing). Working knowledge of Windows
applications. Strong service orientation. Ability and willingness to work
according to departmental specifications, guidelines, and procedures.
Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
Applicants must address in their applications their abilities to work with a
culturally diverse population. Preferred: Two years experience
with technical processing in a large library environment, supervisory
experience, reformatting experience (photocopying, microfilming, scanning),
and experience teaching or conducting workshops.
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Special Notes:
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Special
Notes: SUBMIT APPLICATIONS VIA E-MAIL TO: azrl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Finalists will be
asked to submit official transcripts and will demonstrate communications skills
and knowledge of trends in preservation through a presentation to library
faculty, staff, and other members of the University community.
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Persons
interested in the above position should submit a resume along with a letter
of application, referencing P08 # below to:
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Name
and Address:
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Anna Z.
Radkowski-Lee
Library Personnel Officer
University Libraries
University at Albany
1400 Washington Avenue, LI 111
Albany, NY 12222
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P08-15602R
Item No: TBD
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Closing
date for the receipt of applications:
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August 25,
2008
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THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER
Anna
Z. Radkowski-Lee
Library
Personnel Officer
University
at Albany Libraries - LI 111
University
at Albany, SUNY
1400
Washington Avenue
Albany,
New York 12222
Telephone:
518-442-3574
Fax:
518-442-3567
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