[BKARTS] Position Available - Conservator, Herzog August Bibliothek, Wolfenbuettel, Germany

["Peter D. Verheyen" <verheyen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The Herzog August Bibliothek Wolfenbuettel Germany is seeking to appoint as 
soon as possible (subject to the release of funding)


Conservator

(Salary IVb BAT)

Qualifications:
·       degree from a recognized graduate conservation training program, or 
equivalent formalized advanced training or relevant experience in book and 
paper conservation
·       long-standing hands-on experience, particularly in the handling of 
library materials
·       capacity for independent work and initiative
·       commitment to the job and ability to work in a team
·       familiarity with IT applications
·       willingness to pursue further vocational training
·       working knowledge of German and English is essential

Responsibilities:
·       preservation and conservation treatment of manuscripts, rare books 
and graphic art on paper from the Middle Ages to the present day
·      solving of particularly difficult conservation and preservation 
tasks and their documentation in written and visual records
·      co-operation in the installation of exhibitions

The Herzog August Bibliothek is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes 
applications from women. Applications from candidates with disabilities 
will be given preference in cases of equal qualification.

For further information please contact Almuth Corbach (Head of 
Conservation) +49 (0)5331 ? 808 217, corbach@xxxxxx, http://www.hab.de

Closing date for applications is 30 June 2006. Please submit a letter of 
application and a resumee (c.v.) listing education, training and experience 
to the:

Director of the Herzog August Bibliothek
Prof. Dr. Helwig Schmidt-Glintzer
Lessingplatz 1
D-38304 Wolfenbüttel

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