Assistant Conservator
Preservation Department
Special Libraries
Northwestern University Library

Professional Librarian Vacancy

Reports to: Conservation Librarian

Two-Year Term Position

Northwestern University Library is offering an Assistant Conservator
position for a two year appointment, effective from the date of
hire. The Assistant Conservator position allows a new professional
the opportunity to work with general collections as well as diverse
special collections, applying conservation treatment skills and
developing project management skills at a conservation lab in a
leading academic research library.

Position Description: The Assistant Conservator position provides
practical experience in a busy academic library conservation lab
balancing treatment responsibilities with project management
responsibilities.  The Assistant Conservator will develop an
understanding of the functions and responsibilities of a research
library conservation lab working with special collections and
circulating collections materials.  There will be the opportunity to
develop skills in treatment decision making, and participate in the
management of a complex workflow. In addition, Northwestern's unique
holdings allow the possibility to gain experience in assessing a
variety of library and museum objects including paintings,
ethnographic objects, textiles, and realia.

Duties: Under the general supervision of the Conservation Librarian,
the Assistant Conservator provides support for a broad range of
conservation treatment initiatives for both general and special
collections.  The Assistant Conservator performs complex
conservation treatments and works closely with curators and subject
specialists on matters related to conservation treatment.  The
Assistant Conservator participates in and manages special projects
related to library strategic initiatives, including exhibits and
outreach, providing access to hidden collections, and caring for
Northwestern's most valuable collections of distinction. The
Assistant Conservator also participates in a wide variety of
Preservation Department initiatives aimed at increasing the useful
life of collections, including disaster response and environmental
monitoring.

Conservation Treatment: Under the direction of the Conservation
Librarian, performs conservation treatments on a wide range of
library and archival material, including rare and special library
materials. Performs complex treatment on general collection material
on a regular basis and participates in weekly roundtable discussions
of conservation treatments.  Provides full written and photographic
documentation in accordance with the AIC Code of Ethics and
Guidelines for Practice. Works with private conservators and
contract staff as needed for special projects.  Performs other
related duties as assigned.

Project Management: Develops and implements workflow for
conservation projects.  Coordinates the work of temporary and/or
full time support staff as needed.  Provides technical advice on the
housing, storage, handling and repair of both general and special
collections.  Advises library staff on conservation principles and
practices.

Departmental Responsibilities: Actively participates in disaster
response planning and recovery initiatives. Participates in
collection surveys and multi-divisional and multi-institutional
grant-funded projects. Assists with preventive programs such as
environmental monitoring and pest management as needed. Participates
in preservation education and outreach initiatives.

Professional Development: Stays current with new developments in the
field of library conservation; attends appropriate regional,
national and/or international meetings of conservation
professionals.

Qualifications

Required:  Master's degree from a recognized conservation training
program or related field.  One year of post-graduate work in a
library or museum conservation department.  Extensive knowledge of
current conservation principles and practices, materials science,
and the history of bookbinding.  Demonstrated ability to perform
high quality conservation treatments on general and special
collections materials, primarily book and paper.  Ability to
communicate effectively about treatment options and decisions.
Demonstrated management and supervisory skills and a strong service
orientation are also required. Applicants invited for an interview
will be asked to submit a portfolio of recent conservation
treatments.

Preferred:  Experience working with photographs and audiovisual
materials. Experience with paintings, objects and textiles
conservation.

Salary:  Annual salary of $45,000. Northwestern University offers a
comprehensive benefits plan, including health care and tuition
benefits.

To Apply: Send letter of application and resume, including names of
three references, to

    Tonia Grafakos
    Conservation Librarian
    Northwestern University Library
    1970 Campus Drive
    Evanston, Illinois 60208-2300
    t-grafakos [at] northwestern__edu

Preference will be given to applications received prior to November
30, 2012

Northwestern University, established in 1851, is one of the leading
private research universities in the United States with an
enrollment of approximately 19,000 students. The University is
located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Evanston and Chicago,
Illinois. Northwestern University's libraries hold over 5 million
volumes. With collections of international standing in Music,
Transportation, and African Studies, Northwestern's libraries are at
the forefront of innovation in library technology and advanced user
services.  One of the top-ranked universities in the country,
Northwestern combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in
a highly collaborative environment that transcends traditional
academic boundaries. Northwestern provides students, faculty and
staff with exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal, and
professional growth.

Established in 1984, the Preservation Department oversees all
aspects of the care, treatment and reformatting of the collections
on the Evanston and Chicago campuses. The Preservation Department
consists of 16 full-time staff members responsible for a broad range
of preservation activities, including shelf preparation,
vendor-based operations such as binding and mass deacidification,
preventive programs such as pest management and environmental
monitoring, and the conservation treatment of both general and
special collections materials.

Job Vacancies | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Job Vacancies | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization: Short-term Job Opportunities

From time to time, the Culture Sector needs extra services provided by people other than its own permanent staff. These temporary services (Appointments of Limited Duration and Consultancies) enable the sector to deal with a short-term overload of work or to bring in outside expertise as needed.

Current short-term opportunities:

Consultant for review and amend the existing Cultural sector draft chapter for the Post Disaster

University of Washington Employment -

University of Washington Employment -

Job Announcement: Senior Conservator, Univ. of Washington Libraries

The University of Washington Libraries has an opening for a Senior Conservator.

Reporting to the Head of Preservation Services, the Senior Conservator will plan, document and perform complex item-level conservation treatments on both bound and unbound special collection materials, including rare books, manuscripts, prints, maps and drawings on paper or parchment.  In consultation with collection managers and preservation staff, establish priorities for treatment and coordinate the workflow of treatments through the conservation unit. The Senior Conservator will work on unique and diverse collections from special collections and international studies and will provide professional advice and education to staff, interns, and other libraries and cultural heritage institutions in the region, as needed.

For additional information, or to apply, see: <http://goo.gl/awWCF>. Application deadline for priority consideration is Sunday, 4 November, 2012.

This position is supported through a generous grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Bristol City Council - Job Details - Collections Officer (Paper Conservation)

Bristol City Council - Job Details - Collections Officer (Paper Conservation)

Collections Officer (Paper Conservation)

Reference: 23536

Department: City Development

Working Hours: Full time

Employment Type: Fixed term

Salary: BG10: £25,472 - £28,636

Closing Date: 23 September, 2012

Location: Based at The City Museum

Fixed term until 30th June 2013 

Bristol is a vibrant European city with culture embedded in everyday life. As a location, partnerships across the city enable an exciting cultural offer for the people of the city and visitors to the city. Bristol Museums, Galleries and Archives (BMGA) is central to this cultural offer and is at the heart of Bristol's history, identity, global recognition and life.

BMGA is an ambitious, creative and innovate service, with the opening of its new museum ‘M Shed’ in 2011, and focus on developing Bristol Museum and Art Gallery and three other museums, the development of collections and enterprise, and delivering a vivid and exciting integrated public programme, there is no better time to join our team.

With the support of Arts Council England, as a Major Partner Museum, we are working to broaden our audiences across all our sites and provide excellence in all we do. With over 1 million visits to the service this year, our approach to audience development will be strengthened through the next phase of transformation. Our Designated collections will reach more people in exciting ways through research, interpretation, learning programmes and community engagement. Our business model will be developed further to support the diversity of activity and audiences, enterprise will be central to this.

The conservation team consists of two oil paintings conservators, a paper conservator (on leave), one preventive conservator and one part time objects conservator. A second object conservator is currently being recruited on a fixed term contract. Post holders report to various Senior Collections Officers. Conservation Studios are located at the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery. Paper conservators are expected to work across curatorial disciplines to ensure appropriate standards of care are provided as an Accredited service with Designated collections.

The Museum & Art Gallery collections are divided into nine curatorial sections (Public History, Industrial & Maritime History, World Cultures, Archaeology, Geology, Biology, Fine Art, Applied Art and Eastern Art). In addition to these collections (which are the largest in the South West and number over 1.75million items) the service has just taken on responsibility for the collections formerly of the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum. There are paper items across the majority of the collections including some 16,000 works on paper in the Fine Art collection. Members of the conservation department are involved in delivering the lively exhibition programme across several museum sites.

The successful candidate will be expected to have considerable existing museum conservation experience and expertise along with drive and ambition to promote their subject. The museum offers conservation services to external clients and this is an important element of the role. You will be required to assess and complete external work to agreed estimates.

Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives Service supports Professional Accreditation for Conservator-Restorers (PACR). The successful candidate should be accredited or working towards achieving this.

Concorso pubblico n. 1 posto per l’indirizzo Restauro librario e documentario

PROVINCIA AUTONOMA DI TRENTO

Concorso (Scad. 14 febbraio 2012)

Concorso pubblico, per titoli ed esami, per la copertura di complessivi n. 5 posti a tempo indeterminato di personale della figura professionale di Assistente indirizzo storico/culturale (n. 2 posti per l’indirizzo Archivistico, n. 2 posti per l’indirizzo Laboratorio fotografico, n. 1 posto per l’indirizzo Restauro librario e documentario), categoria C, livello base, 1^ posizione retributiva del ruolo unico del personale provinciale con contestuale selezione pubblica, per esami, con i medesimi indirizzi, per eventuali assunzioni con contratto a tempo determinato di personale della medesima figura professionale
In esecuzione della deliberazione della Giunta provinciale n. 2857 di data 23 dicembre 2011 è indetto un concorso pubblico, per titoli ed esami, per la copertura di complessivi n. 5 posti a tempo indeterminato di personale della figura professionale di Assistente indirizzo storico/culturale (n. 2 posti per l’indirizzo archivistico, n. 2 posti per l’indirizzo laboratorio fotografico, n. 1 posto per l’indirizzo restauro librario e documentario), categoria C, livello base, 1^ posizione retributiva del ruolo unico del personale provinciale con contestuale selezione pubblica, per esami, con i medesimi indirizzi, per eventuali assunzioni con contratto a tempo determinato di personale della medesima figura professionale.
Per essere ammessi al concorso e alla selezione gli aspiranti dovranno far pervenire al Servizio per il Personale della Provincia Autonoma di Trento, Piazza Fiera n. 3, 38122 Trento (orario: dal lunedì al venerdì dalle ore 9.00 alle ore 12.45 e il martedì ed il giovedì anche dalle ore 14.30 alle ore 15.45) entro le ore 15.45 del giorno martedì 14 febbraio 2012
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Position at Shepherds Bookbinders

Paper Conservator
Shepherds Bookbinders Ltd,
76 Rochester Row, London SW1

Maternity Cover, until October 2012

Mon - Friday; May consider part time

Shepherds Bookbinders, incorporating Sangorski and Sutcliffe and
Zaehnsdorf has two workshops and three retail outlets. Our range of
services includes traditional craft bookbinding and the conservation
of books and artwork on paper; for the international book trade,
small London based institutions, and collectors.

Applicants should:

Have a good knowledge of all aspects of paper conservation.

Have a recognised qualification in conservation.

Have experience of treating flat works of art on paper.

Have experience and extensive knowledge of aqueous treatments.

Be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Be confident interacting with customers.

Be able to produce references from recognised sources.

Knowledge and / or experience of bookbinding and book conservation
techniques is an advantage but not essential.

UKP19,000 - UKP21,000 pro rata, dependent on experience

Covering letter and CV to Daniel Wray

Paper conservator Book conservator The University of Aberdeen

Paper conservator
Book conservator
The University of Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen is about to complete the construction of
a new University Library, Special Collections Centre and
Conservation Centre. The Glucksman Conservation Centre will be a
state-of-the-art facility for the conservation of the University's
extensive collections of rare books, manuscripts and archives.
Following the recent appointment of a Senior Conservator, we are now
looking to recruit a Paper Conservator and a Book Conservator to
join the team.

Paper conservator
(Grade 5, UKP25,101 - UKP28,251)
Ref 1202461

   The postholder will be responsible for the conservation of the
   University's paper-based and flat items but will also play a
   wider preservation role; undertaking conservation surveys;
   monitoring environmental conditions; preparing material from the
   collections for exhibition display; and contributing to the
   outreach and learning programme to be delivered in the new
   University Library. Successful candidates will have a good first
   degree in a relevant subject and a post-graduate qualification
   in paper conservation. They will have practical experience in
   the conservation and preservation of paper-based material in a
   laboratory/studio environment. They will be passionate about the
   profession and have or be committed to attaining ICON (Institute
   of Conservation) accreditation.

   Further particulars can be found at

       http://www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs/index.php>

   Closing date: 19 September 2011
   Interviews: 9 + 10 October 2011

Book conservator
(Grade 5, UKP25,101 - UKP28,251)
Ref 1202450

   The postholder will be responsible for the conservation of the
   University's book and codex-form items but will also play a
   wider preservation role; undertaking conservation surveys;
   monitoring environmental conditions; preparing material from the
   collections for exhibition display; and contributing to the
   outreach and learning programme to be delivered in the new
   University Library. Successful candidates will have a good first
   degree in a relevant subject and a post-graduate qualification
   in rare books conservation. They will have practical experience
   in the conservation and preservation of rare books in a
   laboratory/studio environment. They will be passionate about the
   profession and have or be committed to attaining ICON (Institute
   of Conservation) accreditation.

   Further particulars can be found at

       http://www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs/index.php>

   Closing date: 19 September 2011
   Interviews: 9-10 October 2011

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Paper Conservator - University of Oxford - jobs.ac.uk

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Paper Conservator - University of Oxford - jobs.ac.uk: "Paper Conservator
University of Oxford - Bodleian Libaraies, Conservation and Collection Care

Grade 6: Salary £25,854 - £30,870 p.a.

The Bodleian Libraries are seeking a highly motivated experienced Paper Conservator to join the Book and Paper Conservation Section for eighteen months. The Conservation and Collection Care Department safeguards the world class collection of Oxford University's Bodleian Libraries and consists of several sections: Book and Paper Conservation, Preventive Conservation, Exhibitions and Packaging and Display Services.

You will undertake the conservation treatment of works on paper and related materials as well as the preparation of condition reports and treatment proposals. You will also give advice and provide training to other members of staff and readers on the handling and use of the collections. You will occasionally assist in the preparation and installation of exhibitions."

Book Conservator - University of Oxford - jobs.ac.uk

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Book Conservator - University of Oxford - jobs.ac.uk: "Book Conservator
University of Oxford - Bodleian Liraries, Conservation and Collection Care

Grade 6: Salary £25,854 - £30,870 p.a.

The Bodleian Libraries is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Book Conservator to join the Book and Paper Conservation section for two years. The Conservation and Collection Care Department safeguards the world class collection of Oxford University's Bodleian Libraries and consists of several sections: Book and Paper Conservation, Preventive Conservation, Exhibitions, and Packaging and Display Services.

You will undertake the conservation treatment of bound items and other related material as well as the preparation of condition reports and treatment proposals. You will also give advice and provide training to other members of staff and readers on the handling and use of the collections and will occasionally assist in the preparation and installation of exhibitions.

This is a fixed-term post for two years."

Position at Bookconservation

Position at Bookconservation Sabine Fleischer

Assistant Book Conservator (full-time)
Bookconservation Sabine Fleischer
Term: One year (term may be extended)

The Book Conservation lab Sabine Fleischer is located in Nijmegen
(NL) and provides conservation treatment, preventive care and
consultancy for preservation for book collections. The conservation
lab works for public institutions such as libraries, for church and
monastery foundations and for private book collectors nationally and
internationally. The objects vary from bound manuscripts to printed
books, pamphlets, and albums.

The Book Conservator should have a Master's degree from a recognized
graduate conservation training program specialized in book
conservation. Pre-training in hand-bookbinding as well as
post-training experience and the willingness to learn Dutch is
highly desirable.

Other qualifications:

Ability to develop and implement treatments independently, as
well as a part of a team

Strong knowledge of historical bookbinding structures

Understanding of materials and techniques, theory and ethics of
book conservation and related materials

Excellent hand skills, attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as motivation and
enthusiasm

Ability to prioritise and organise work

Ability to set and meet deadlines

All work shall be performed in accordance with the Code of Ethics
from The European Confederation of Conservators' Organisations
(E.C.C.O.).

Salary commensurate with experience.

Please send your application before June 30, 2011 to:

Bookconservation Sabine Fleischer
2e Walstraat 18a
6511 LV Nijmegen
The Netherlands
fleischer_s [at] bookconservation__eu
+31 24 322 21 48

Employment: Research Technician (P-T), Ligatus, University of the Arts London | FMRSI

Employment: Research Technician (P-T), Ligatus, University of the Arts London | FMRSI: "Employment: Research Technician (P-T), Ligatus, University of the Arts London

Closing date: 11th March 2011

Research Technician, part time – Ligatus
Reference: 300081
Ligatus Research Unit
University of the Arts London

Position Type: Temporary – Part time
Salary: £26,017 pro rata
Closing Date: 11/03/2011

Job Overview

One year fixed term contract, 20 hours per week.

University of the Arts London is a vibrant world centre for innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts and a long involvement in the book arts and book conservation.

Ligatus is one of the University’s research centres that could transform the role of object documentation in digital humanities. It is set to combine traditional bookbinding and archiving knowledge with the latest
web technologies in a whole new way, making this role unique in its field.

At the moment, there is no system in place to manage the considerable volume of data Ligatus is accumulating. As part of the team, you will help to design a new system to organise, publish and optimise Ligatus digital collections. You will then manage and maintain the system, administering the digitised data.

Highly IT literate, you can use XML technologies and administer XML data, XML native databases, relational databases and simple type data. You can also deal with image quality issues and design, code, test and correct batch data processing scripts and macro-commands for both text and images.

Articulate, organised and team-focused, you have worked on digital humanities projects before and handled text encoding. Perhaps most importantly, you have an interest in the history of material culture, plus the ideas and enthusiasm needed to get a new research centre off the ground.

This is one of the two positions currently offered by Ligatus, with the second one being a part time Research Assistant.

In return, University of the Arts London offers generous leave, a final salary pension and a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity
and diversity.

Please download an application pack and then upload your completed application form by clicking link:
http://jobs.arts.ac.uk/ViewJob.aspx?id=7afc7837-db9e-4c61-a037-442564fe42d5

If you have any queries about this role that are not covered in the documentation available below please contact Ewelina Warner, Ligatus Administrator. Telephone: 020 7514 6432.
Email: warner@camberwell.arts.ac.uk.

University of the Arts London aims to be an equal opportunities employer embracing diversity in all areas of activity.

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