[GBW] Postion at Princeton

["Jody Beenk" <jbeenk@xxxxxxxxx>]

We are encouraging applications for the following position at Princeton
University Library.

General Collections Conservator

https://jobs.princeton.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1215791650489
requisition number: 0800201

Jody Beenk
jbeenk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx




GENERAL COLLECTIONS CONSERVATOR

The Princeton University Library, one of the world's most respected research
institutions, serves a diverse community of 7,200 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.
http://library.princeton.edu/hr/positions/JobGenCollectionsConservator2008.html

MID-LEVEL PROFESSIONAL POSITION — MINIMUM SALARY $50,000

AVAILABLE: IMMEDIATELY

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 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,
experience coordinating conservation treatment and preservation activities
among a number of constituencies.

An applicant who is chosen for an interview must present a portfolio of
successful general collections book conservation treatments, including
paper, electronic and photo-documentation.


COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and
accomplishments. Twenty-four (24) vacation days a year, plus eleven (11)
paid holidays. Annuity program (TIAA/CREF), group life insurance, health
coverage insurance, disability insurance, and other benefits are available.

NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled. Nominations and applications (cover letter, resume and
the names, titles, addresses and phone numbers of three references) will be
accepted only from the Jobs at Princeton website:
http://www.princeton.edu/jobs

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING TO PRINCETON, PLEASE VISIT
http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm


PRINCETON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
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