[BKARTS] Conservation Position at Princeton University Library

[Peter D Verheyen <pdverhey@xxxxxxx>]

Position at Princeton: General Collections Conservator

The position as General Collections Conservator is available at
Princeton University Library.  The responsibilities and qualifications
are below but a full description and application information are
available at
http://library.princeton.edu/hr/positions/JobGenCollectionsConservator20
08.html 

This is a mid-level professional position with a minimum starting salary
in the mid-50s.  If you wish to nominate anyone who meets the
qualifications, please contact me directly via email at
milevski@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx  Thanks.

Robert Milevski
Preservation Librarian
Princeton University Library

Responsibilities:
In a production environment administers and manages general collections
conservation operations within the Preservation Office. This includes
planning, organizing, managing, staffing and supervising all
preservation activities for the physical care of the Princeton
University Library general collections. Specific responsibilities
include the following. Sets treatment and production standards, which
include materials sorting, treatment decisions, workflow, recordkeeping,
inventory control, contracting, and quality assurance. Manages
computer-based point system which tracks and provides statistics about
treatment production and staff resources for fifteen (15) libraries.
Proactively advises collection managers on the handling and preservation
of damaged and deteriorated general collections materials, including
recommending treatment options, priorities, and courses of action.
Manages budget for materials, tools, and equipment and maintains
inventories of same. Manages brittle books and contract preservation
photocopying and boxing workflows. Provides on-call and first response
assistance in disaster recovery, including staff training and monitoring
and replenishment of emergency kit supplies.  Treats 16th-21st century
materials from the general collections, with particular emphasis on
material from 1800 to the present. Supervises three full time
conservation technicians, plus students, including hiring, training,
quality assurance, and performance evaluation. Reports directly to the
Preservation Librarian. 

Qualifications:   
Required:  Masters Degree in Library/Information Science or Book Arts
through an accredited graduate program, with an advanced certificate or
specialization in book or library collections conservation.
Three-to-five years bench experience at the professional level in an
academic or research library general collections conservation program.
Demonstrated and proven experience preserving 16th-21st century general
collections materials. Two years or more years supervising conservation
support staff and managing a general collections conservation program.
Current knowledge of and experience in ethics, practices, and techniques
employed in the conservation of general collections of library research
materials, including broad knowledge and experience in bookbinding and
book conservation. Must demonstrate excellent treatment/hand and
decision-making skills and successful outcomes in general collections
conservation. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and work
effectively with staff at all levels within a highly complex
organization. Must be able to work as part of a team with preservation
and conservation peers and colleagues. Must be able to work
independently and to plan and structure one's supervisory, treatment and
management responsibilities accordingly. Demonstrated and proven
experience coordinating conservation treatment and preservation
activities among a number of constituencies.  
 

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Robert J. Milevski
Preservation Librarian
and Manager, Typography Studio
Princeton University Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-258-5591 

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