[GBW] Assistant Rare Books Conservator, Princeton University Library, Princeton, NJ

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

Assistant Rare Books Conservator
Princeton University Library
Princeton , New Jersey
Preservation Office

The Princeton University Library, one of the world's most respected 
research institutions, serves a diverse community of 6,600 students and 
1,100 faculty members with more than 6 million printed volumes, 5 million 
manuscripts, and 2 million non-print items. The holdings in its central 
library and 15 specialized libraries range from ancient papyri and 
incunabula to the most advanced electronic databases and digital 
collections. The Library employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of 
more than 300 professional and support personnel, complemented by a large 
student and hourly workforce. More information can be found at the 
Library's Web site: http://library.princeton.edu/

Available : January 2006. This is a two-year half-time term appointment 
with possibility of renewal.

Description : In association with and working under the direction of the 
Rare Books Conservator is responsible for the physical care and 
conservation treatment of rare books and bound manuscripts in the Princeton 
University Library. These materials are characterized by rarity, 
uniqueness, and complex technical problems. Performs all aspects of book 
conservation designed to preserve their historical, artifactual, and 
intrinsic value, including: mending; sewing; disbinding; board 
re-attachment and endband construction; repairing all Western binding 
styles in paper, cloth, leather, vellum, and alum-tawed materials; aqueous 
and non-aqueous treatments; enclosure fabrication; examination, 
specification, and written and photographic documentation of treatments; 
development and execution of book condition and needs assessment surveys. 
Recommends conservation priorities and treatment strategies for these 
materials in consultation with the Preservation Librarian, Rare Books 
Conservator, and rare books and special collections curators. Reports 
directly to the Preservation Librarian.

Qualifications

Required : Masters degree in rare book conservation through an accredited 
graduate degree or certificate program or equivalent experience. 
Additionally, a minimum of five years professional experience in rare book 
conservation in a research library or archives setting. Demonstrated 
knowledge of the principles of book conservation, history of book 
structure, binding techniques, and materials science. Demonstrated 
knowledge of the broad range of western binding styles. Demonstrated 
ability to work on a wide range of rare book collections in a complex 
organization and to communicate effectively with people. Ability to work 
with peers as part of a team is essential, as is the ability to work 
independently and to plan and structure one's own treatments according to a 
schedule as well as shifting demands. Experience in coordinating 
conservation activities among several constituencies.

Desirable : Familiarity with operating Macintosh computers.

An applicant who is chosen for an interview must present a portfolio of 
successful rare book conservation treatments.

Compensation and Benefits: Salary based on experience and qualifications. 
Two (2) vacation days per month, designated paid holidays. Medical and 
other benefits available.

Nominations and Applications: Review of applications will begin immediately 
and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and 
applications (resume and the names, titles, addresses and phone numbers of 
three references) should be sent as an MS Word attachment via email to: 
<libhrpro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> or by fax to 609-258-0454.

Submissions via regular mail are also welcomed and can be sent to: Search 
Committee for Assistant Rare Books Conservator, c/o Lila Daum Fredenburg, 
Human Resources Librarian, Princeton University Library, One Washington 
Road, Princeton, New Jersey 08544-2098

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

For information about applying to Princeton , please link to 
http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm


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Robert J. Milevski
Preservation Librarian & Manager, Typography Studio
Princeton University Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08544
(609) 258-5591
Fax:  (609) 258-4105
Email:  milevski@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Preservation Office website:
http://libweb2.Princeton.EDU/preservation/ccu/PO-IntroPage.html
http://diglib.princeton.edu/
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