[GBW] temporary position at Yale

[Roberta Pilette <roberta.pilette@xxxxxxxx>]

Hello,
  We have a short term temporary position for a Conservation Assistant 
I.  If anyone is interested or knows of someone who is interested I'll be 
happy to answer any questions.  See the job description below.


Yale University Library

Preservation Department
Conservation Assistant I, Collections Care

Grade:  C&T level D
37.5 hours/wk
Work Schedule:  Weekdays 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Temporary position: immediately to January 31, 2007

THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARY
The University Library, which is a highly valued partner in teaching and 
research at the University, has more than 13 million volumes housed in the 
Sterling Memorial Library and 22 school and departmental libraries. It 
employs a dynamic and innovative staff of nearly 600 FTE who have the 
opportunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty and students, 
participate on committees and are involved in other areas of staff 
development. A full spectrum of library resources, from rare books and 
manuscripts to a rapidly expanding network of electronic resources, 
constitutes Yale's distinctive strengths. The Library is engaged in 
numerous ambitious projects such as the renovation of the main library 
building and various automation projects that include network access to 
scholarly information and preservation imaging. Yale is a member of the 
Program for Cooperative Cataloging and contributes to the NACO and BIBCO 
Programs. For additional information on the Yale University Library, please 
visit the Library's web site at: 
<http://www.library.yale.edu/>www.library.yale.edu/

THE PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT
Yale University Library's Preservation Department, started in 1971, is one 
of the oldest in the country.  It has strong administrative support and has 
played a major role in the development of the preservation field.  The 
department consists of units covering special collections conservation, 
collections care and reformatting with system wide responsibilities for the 
treatment of rare and special collections materials and circulating 
materials, mass deacidification, microfilming, preservation photocopying, 
staff and user-education and consultation on wide variety of preservation 
concerns.

COLLECTIONS CARE
Collections Care is one unit within the Preservation Department and is 
responsible for the care and repair of all circulating collections 
including reference materials. In addition, Collections Care includes 
monograph commercial binding and a stack-cleaning project. Collections Care 
staff consult and provide leadership Library-wide on conservation issues 
such as the safe care and handling of circulating collections, emergency 
response and recovery, and provide information to the public on 
conservation practices at Yale University Library. The Collections Care 
Supervisor serves as a member of the Preservation Management Team.



RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the close supervision of the Head of Collections Care and under the 
work direction of the Conservation Assistant (E level), the Conservation 
Assistant I performs a variety of tasks related to the repair of books and 
other library materials from Yale's circulating collections.  The 
Conservation Assistant I is responsible for repairing library materials by 
returning them to a usable condition while retaining as much of the 
original information as possible; performing minor book repair, including 
hinge tightening, preparing books for commercial binding, rebacks, board 
reattachment, and other types of repairs as assigned and repairs and 
protects paper by dry cleaning, tissue mending and encapsulation.  S/he 
performs pamphlet binding using pre-made binders in a variety of styles and 
makes protective enclosures including tux and phase boxes, clamshell boxes 
and portfolios. The assistant performs book and paper treatments with tools 
and equipment appropriate for the task; this includes but is not limited to 
hand tools, book presses, board shears, guillotine, ultrasonic welder, 
board creaser, wire-stitcher or stapler and may also perform minor 
maintenance on this equipment.  S/he uses limited range of chemicals to 
perform specific treatments when necessary, following appropriate safety 
measures.  The assistant photocopies material to preservation 
standards.  S/he charges and discharges all titles to the appropriate 
department patron id card; sorts appropriate library material by binding 
style; moves, counts and sorts volumes for pamphlet binding; mixes and 
applies solutions used in the conservation of library materials; and is 
expected to track personal work statistics monthly via written record and 
electronic spreadsheet; keyboard call numbers and labels; and search for 
reader requests and misplaced books retrieving and delivering library 
materials.  The Conservation Assistant is expected to follow unit and 
department procedures and policies.



QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of directly relevant work experience and a high school level 
education or the equivalent combination of experience and education; good 
manual dexterity; patience with delicate, sometimes repetitious work and 
ability to accurately follow detailed procedures.  Basic computer skills 
including word processing and inputting data on spreadsheets.  Ability to 
move pallets of board or other oversized supplies using a hand truck; to 
push a fully loaded book truck; and to lift boxes up to 30 lbs.  References 
must indicate reliable attendance and punctuality, accuracy and attention 
to detail, self-motivation, and diligent performance and indicate the 
ability to interact and communicate tactfully and effectively with a wide 
variety of people, to work efficiently and independently, to organize own 
work to meet unit goals and priorities and to work under pressure in an 
environment of change.  The ability to participate in setting goals and 
priorities with fellow team members and to solve a wide range of problems 
in accordance with established procedures.  Experience in bookbinding or 
book repair is preferred.

Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names of three 
references should be mailed to: Sharon Tarascio, Human Resources Supervisor 
& Staffing Specialist; Yale University Library; P.O. Box 208240, New Haven, 
CT 06520; fax: (203) 432-1806. Submissions via email are also welcomed and 
can be sent as a Word attachment to<mailto:hrlibrary@xxxxxxxx> 
hrlibrary@xxxxxxxxx

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer




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