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[padg] Position at Huntington Library



Applications are being accepted for the position of

 

The Lloyd E. Cotsen Chief Preservation Officer


Job Number: 045-09
Department: Library
Classification: Regular, Salary, Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week

Working independently as department head, manages preservation activities in a major repository of rare books, manuscripts, and other rare and secondary materials.  With other department heads, participates in library planning and policymaking.  Supervises  conservation and exhibitions preparation staff. Reports to the Avery Associate Director of the Library.

Essential Functions:
Oversees a comprehensive program to ensure long-term access to all Library collection materials, in both original and digital form. Supervises operations and staff of Conservation Department, including conservators, an exhibition preparator, and interns. Prepares budgets and reports, works with vendors, handles preservation-related contracts, ensures appropriate documentation, creates and implements policies and procedures.  Responsible for management of preventative preservation, conservation treatment of materials in all formats, book repair and housing, commercial library binding, and environmental monitoring. Works closely with Imaging Department and other Library staff on issues of digital reformatting and archiving of digital information; works with curators to plan and manage digital projects.  Prepares grant proposals and oversees projects. Responsible for Library disaster preparedness planning.  Manages preservation issues relating to a large and active exhibition program.   Participates in outreach to Huntington community of readers, staff, volunteers, docents, members, and donors. Represents Huntington with professional associations and institutions at local and national level.

Qualifications:
Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent professional degree and experience in preservation administration.  Awareness of current research and ethical issues in conservation and preservation administration, and substantial knowledge of current best practices in the field.  Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.  Record of participation in relevant professional and educational activities.  Experience:  Five years’ professional experience in special collections, research library, or museum setting. At least two years’ experience managing preservation or conservation staff.

 

 

 

Holly Moore

Conservator, Rare Books and Bound Manuscripts

Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108

hmoore@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

PH: 626.405.2100 x 2522 FAX: 626.405.3444

 


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