Assistant Book and Paper Conservator
Richard C. Baker
Conservator in private practice, Richard C. Baker, is seeking a full-time assistant conservator to work in his conservation studio in St. Louis, Mo. This is an entry level position and will include training for conserving books and items printed on paper and parchment. The studio has been in business for 13 years and does work for both institutional and individual clients. The work ranges from Elizabethan bindings to Civil War parchment to William Faulkner manuscripts. Occasionally, small edition bindings are also taken on. You can visit the studio and view examples of the work online at http://www.RichardCBaker.com.
Candidates should have a BA and some experience in hand bookbinding and conservation. This is an ideal situation for anyone seeking broad, hands-on experience in book and paper conservation. The job will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. If interested, contact Richard at 314-781-3035 or e-mail him at <baker@RichardCBaker.com>.
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