[BKARTS] Position at Cornell

[Michele Brown <mb72@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Assistant Book Conservator
Cornell University
3 year term

The Cornell Library department of Preservation and Collection 
Maintenance is seeking an Assistant Conservator. The Assistant Book 
Conservator is responsible for the conservation treatment of rare and 
unique library materials contained in the Native American collection. 
The collection encompasses more than 4,000 rare books, several 
significant manuscript collections, as well as photographs, artwork, 
and related materials. Under the direction of the Book Conservator 
and following professional standards, the Assistant will carry out 
complex book conservation treatments consisting of: analysis and 
replication of historic structures, conservation of paper and 
parchment via aqueous and chemical treatment, re-sewing in a variety 
of styles, leather and vellum rebinding/binding restoration, and gold 
and blind tooling.

Qualifications: Bachelors degree and additional formal training in 
book binding and conservation. Extensive knowledge of book and 
manuscript conservation techniques as evidenced by: degree/diploma in 
conservation, and/or apprenticeship completion certificate, and/ or 
other verifiable certification of advanced training and education. 
Some experience beyond training is required. Preferred: Minimum of 
two years experience beyond training in a conservation facility. Good 
written and oral communication skills.

Please apply on-line at http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs/index.html 
and include a resume and cover letter.

This is a 3 year term appointment.

No relocation assistance is provided for this position.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 
educator and employer.

Any questions about the position? Please contact Michele Brown


Michele Brown
Book Conservator
Department of Preservation and Collection Maintenance
B-31 Olin Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-2484
http://www.library.cornell.edu/preservation/operations/bookconservation.html 

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