The Rare Books Conservator is responsible for the physical care and conservation treatment of rare books and bound manuscripts held in the special collections throughout the Princeton University Library. These materials are characterized by rarity, uniqueness, and complex technical problems. They inspire and support the research and teaching of students, faculty, and scholars.
Within this context, the Rare Books Conservator performs all aspects of book conservation designed to preserve the books' historical, artifactual, and intrinsic value while insuring their ability to be used. The Rare Books Conservator should be comfortable assessing, discussing, recommending, and performing treatment and stabilization of bound books and manuscripts across a spectrum of traditions. She or he should approach each treatment with sensitivity, and be versatile, calling upon their knowledge of materials and techniques drawn from deep experience with the craft.
The Rare Books Conservator works in close association with Preservation Office staff including the Head, Library Preservation and the Rare Books, Paper, and Collections conservators. As part of this team, and in close collaboration with curators throughout the library, she or he formulates preservation and conservation priorities and treatment, as well as housing strategies for Princeton University Library's rare and unique bound materials.
While the emphasis of this position is on single-item treatment, the Rare Books Conservator contributes to the overall preservation effort by advising our colleagues throughout the Library on care and handling of rare materials during use, collection storage and transport, exhibition, and digital imaging. In addition, she or he will be called upon to provide training to staff and/or interns. This position reports directly to the Head of Library Preservation.
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